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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Image by Julian Bialowas. I am currently in my 3rd year of studying design and I am wanting to start a blog a lot like yours. I’m wondering if I should start now and figure it all out, or wait until I’ve got more of a brand going on and do it properly? Simple Advice: [...]

Source: Julian Bialowas. Hi! I see how you adore your job, you put a lot effort into it and, in my opinion, that’s the most important element: PASSION. I’m only 18 and I have realized that I’m just studying physics because it’s like a “safe” way to live my life. You know, you graduate, you [...]

Photo by Juliane Berry In February, I had my first ever Parisian experience and I thought it would be helpful to share what I learned along the way. When you’re traveling into unknown territory for the first time, it’s easy to make assumptions based on your past experiences. No matter how many guide books you [...]