Color Inspiration

Coke Goes White...and Then Back Again!

I was so excited at Thanksgiving to see my Coca Cola can had a white-out, a nice break break from the typical red. It was so striking that I actually checked the went to arctichome.com to find out what is the point of this special can. It turns out I am enjoying it almost too late. Coca Cola just announced that because of the backlash from consumers.

I will truly miss it. It makes Coca Cola feel more special, and it helps draw attention to the melting polar ice caps. I thought it was a smart choice by Coca Cola. A 3 color can has a beautiful simplicity that is very appropriate for the sparse modern style of today. Coca Cola backing down on these eco-friendly principles and going back to boring old red. Consumers fear of change has ruined this beautfiul can for me.

So do you love it or hate? 

Keeping in Shape

No I am not talking about going to the gym, but practicing photography. Being busy is no excuse, and I neglected my photography skills.


"You will never play really well, unless you practice" - Pride and Prejudice

In school I would take photos everyday, but I have really neglected this artistic outlet. "If you don't use it, you will lose it." Okay, I guess I am full of clichés today, but its true. Perhaps my problem is I have too many hobbies, and too little time. Photography is essential to my job. From understanding equipment and light, taking photos, photo arrangement, and editing.

Each photograph you take is a practice for your next one...and the next one. Improvement comes from inspiration, practice, and the software to editing the digital photos.

Inspired by Gwen Stefani

I have been a fan of Gwen Stefani since I pursued the racks of CDs at ShopKo. Return of Saturn featured Gwen Stefani with bright pink hair. I fell in love with her style first, and then the music. (I know, I know; so uncool!) Her styles have changed, but you always new it was true Gwen no matter the era. A stylish mom with edge. She inspires me in fashion and design.

My Starred List

I am stilling gathering the pieces of my life back together after my move. Part of that life is the blogs that I read daily, that I don't have as much time for right now. I have been starring items that interest me and I may want to go and read later. Here are some of the blog posts that I am looking forward to reading further:


Films of William James Murray: Fun Iconography

Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake: What's not to love?

The Perfect Paragraph: I love type.
Tad Carpenter Holiday Cards: I am a big fan of his work and was a former student of his.
Gingerbread Faces: So cute I could 'em!
DIY Present Tags: Just the DIY project to get me in the holiday spirit.

Our work in progress kitchen, but it is getting there!