IKEA Cookbook :: Hembakat är Bäst

Keep an eye out for the IKEA Cookbook :: Homemade is Best. I like the new spin on recipe illustrations IKEA came up with. This approach is the kind of thing that would sell me on the book even if I knew nothing about the recipes. (Photos styled by Evelina Bratell and shot by Carl Kleiner)

Chunky Beads

I have been noticing chunky beads in a few looks this fall.
I think I like it.

(Photo Credit: Where the Lovely Things Are | YanniCreations | Zasra)

Yellow Elm Feature

Head over to Yellow Elm and check out my guest blog about papercut illustrations!

Pie Season

For Labor Day I said goodbye to Summer by taking my last (or maybe not) swim and welcomed the approach of Autumn with a homemade apple pie. I love crafting pies with lattice tops and scalloped edges (sorry I forgot to take a picture of mine to share). In the spirit of what I consider pie season here are some gorgeous inspirational pie ideas. Don't you just adore the Pie Pops below by Bakerella?

Also Pie in a Jar from Our Best Bites is sooo cute! Must try these soon.

Plus, check out Martha Stewart's Making Decorative Piecrusts article for more ideas.

Frazee Communications Package

Along with the Frazee Dream Center materials from earlier posts I developed a communications package including letterhead, envelopes and business cards.

Indie Craft Parade

Be sure to check out the Indie Craft Parade this weekend in Greenville, SC. Don't miss Christin O'Bryan's gorgeous handmade books or Elizabeth Blanton's lovely handmade wearable accessories!

Frazee on Facebook

For Frazee Dream Center's Facebook presence I created this profile identity. The icon and logotype were arranged to accommodate Facebook's layout, but can still be quickly associated with the Frazee identity at a glance. If you are in the Greenville area check out their page for volunteer opportunities and other ways you can help the Center!

Frazee Dream Center

This summer I developed a logo for the Frazee Dream Center in West Greenville, South Carolina. I wanted the design to reflect the Center's mission to guide children in character, academics and emotional wellness.

Since 2006 the Frazee Dream Center has purposed to make a
difference in their community. Their slogan, “Life is looking
up”, captures not only the Center’s own desire, but also
describes their engagement of under resourced children in
activities and learning that lead them to look beyond what is
and to dream of what could be. The Dream Center’s presence
offers stability for many neighborhood children, providing
safe and fun after school programs. This mark reflects the
slogan, “Life is looking up”, with the use of clouds. The clouds
represent the dreams and possibilities and are positioned
above the foundation of the Frazee Dream Center’s name. The
colors used also underscore the center’s mission using blue
reflecting dreams and looking up and black providing the
foundation. It is safe to look up when life’s foundation is stable.