Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by by Nubby
Source In a recent post, I proclaimed that you should make it your mission in life to do what you love. That’s easy enough to say but the big question is, how do you make it happen? Because social media has become so polished over the last few years, from the outside, it can seem [...]
Posted on December 26th, 2011 by by Nubby
I snapped this photo a few days ago and wanted to share this simple thought. Warhol was definitely onto something when he proclaimed, “I think everybody should like everybody.” We live in a complicated world but a little kindness can go a long way in 2012. I’ll be back later in the week with my [...]
Posted on December 19th, 2011 by by Nubby
Last week, I found these simple yet powerful screen prints by coniLab on Etsy and thought they’d be a perfect reminder to hang in my office, just in time for the new year. With so many blogs peeking into other people’s (seemingly perfect) lives constantly surrounding us, it’s easy to lose track of our own [...]
Posted on December 14th, 2011 by by Nubby
Two of my main goals for 2011 included revamping my web and print portfolios. I’d done so many projects since my last version that I felt like my portfolios were no longer an accurate representation of my skill level. So, I got to work, first redeveloping the print version and then basing my web version [...]
Posted on November 10th, 2011 by by Nubby
You seem very motivated! But, how do you keep that motivation? Do you ever get hung up on a piece/project? If so, what do you do to get out of that funk? I would consider myself to be very motivated but that motivation is mostly tied to doing things that I love, most visibly design [...]
Posted on September 8th, 2011 by by Nubby
Source: Jasper James Photography. I’m currently working as a graphic designer and have completed schooling. The one thing I have however not been able to master is the power of the blog. I enjoy blogging, but I just can’t seem to find the proper balance to get people into reading it. What would you suggest [...]
Posted on August 15th, 2011 by by Nubby
My collection Moleskine planners including monthly and yearly formats For the last few years, I’ve relied heavily on Moleskine planners to keep me organized. Let’s face it — staying on track can be especially difficult when you’re forgetting half of what needs to get done. Every day, I make a to-do list and cross it out [...]
Posted on August 8th, 2011 by by Nubby
Over the years, so many of you have asked me about my methods for organization. You want specifics. You want photos. You want me to reveal the nitty-gritty. Well, I’ve finally sat down and transcribed some of my simple everyday strategies for keeping belongings easy to locate and visually pleasing in the process! This article [...]
Posted on July 6th, 2011 by by Nubby
Source. What are you meant to do? What’s holding you back from making your dreams a reality? There’s one thing that I know for sure: If you continually make excuses, there’s always going to be something that’s holding you back because life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. Nothing is [...]
Posted on May 25th, 2011 by by Nubby
So many of you have been writing in with questions lately so I wanted to use this week to answer as many of the shorter ones as possible. Enjoy! Givenchy Heels I’m almost 20, and even though I adore how they look, I don’t know how to walk in high heels. Really. I own a [...]