logo board

here are is a logo board for a current client. I am loving the aesthetic of this project and looking forward to sharing the final logo with you guys.

happy

It is the best time of the week! Time to deplug and have fun. On the agenda this weekend is ICE (indie craft experience), my favorite craft show of the year! If you are in the Atlanta area, I highly suggest going. It always has the best local vendors. 

1- omg these shoes. so cheap and so cute. buy them here.

2- sunset at the braves game

3- my mom gave me her old juicer (seriously it looks like it's from the 80's) and I can't stop using it. this particular mix is apples and beets. so yumm.

4- my bratty cat

Happy Weekend! 

summa

i found this aerial view of a beach on pinterest (source unknown) and it got my realizing it is officially summer ya'll. Although it is raining over on this end, I did get some much needed pool time in this weekend. I am hoping to get ample outdoors time this summer. I have a family beach trip planned in august, but hubs and I are trying to plan something to get us to the sandy shore sooner. I need some sand between these freshly polished toes! Also I have some summer secrets to share in the near future. 

: )

friday mood

a little moodboard for a project I am really looking forward to getting started on after the holiday! now off to go start this long weekend and explore a city i have never been too...asheville!

hi!

o-boy, this blog has become the static channel of an old tv set. I am struggling with trying to post original content, and sometimes that just ain't in the cards. with the weather warming up, the last thing i want to do is sit on the computer if I don't have to, which I am sure all my designer and computer labored friends can totally relate too. that said I am going to post what i can when i can, weather it be work related stuff, weekend adventures, life, what I am cooking, music playlists and a few inspo/curated posts here and there. still working on finding that balance in the freelance world and sometimes that is just learning to say no (easier said than done), but I am getting there.

this weekend we are getting some pool time and my parents house while they are out of town. the one downside to moving into a house was giving up our loft complex's community pool. many a good time was had there. I am sure we will still hit it up from time to time this summer.

lastly, how beautiful is this flower crown my sister made me. I dried it out and super excited to rock it this summer.

have a beautiful weekend you guys!

Moms day dIy

Looking for a hand made goodie to give that special lady in your life? I made these bath fizzies this past rainy weekend and they turned out so well I am gifting it to my mommas. They are super easy and will have your house (and bod) smelling like a fancy soap shop. I finally got to use my essentials oils (lavendar and patchouilli) that I have had forever. Don't have essential oils, no problem, use some lemon or dried ginger. I had the most fun mixing smells together.

How to:
1 cup baking soda
.5 cup citric acid
.5 cup sea salt
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoon witch hazel (or water)
1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla)
a few drops of essential oils

combine baking soda, salt, and citric acid and mix well. then, combine olive oil, witch hazel and almond extract in a small separate bowl. stir well and add essential oils if using. add the wet ingredients to the dry and very quickly mix well. quickly work the mixture into your mold of choice. let set for at least 24 hours or until hardened. when dry store in an air tight container.

happy moms day to all you mommas out there!

A Bookie Baby shower

Hey guys! And happy monday! Thought I'd share with you a little invite I whipped up for a close friend. We have a book theme going, and although she is having a girl, she insisted on blues and greens. I kinda love that she didn't want pink (nothing against the color, I do love it) but It is a bit annoying when things are too specifically girl or boy when it comes to baby showers. So here is what we came up with. It was a rainy day when I took this pics, so please excuse the graininess.

***I have had several inquires if these were available for purchase. YES! I am happy to customize these invites to fit your upcoming baby shower. please email me michellebrutto@gmail.com for more details.