live. breathe. design.

as i have been developing my freelance and wedding invitation business i felt it was time for a fresh look including a new name, logo, website and blog. i wanted everything to be a bit more professional and more in line with the style of work i do. there is tons more work to do – but i am finally at a point where i can launch!

i did some serious thinking about what my first post should be and some of those other ideas might show up later. however, as i was doing some research, i thought why not start off by featuring the artist/designer blogs who inspire me. these bloggers posts are must reads for those interested in design.

there are tons of design/art blogs out there – these are the ones that stick out in my reader everyday. in no particular order:

• jenn ski studio blog: from retro to modern - artist jenn ski features her work, her fabulously decorated home and her mid-century influences on this blog. her art is layered with beautiful textures and clear mid-century and modern influences.
• logo design love - graphic designer david airey posts relevant industry information, tips and excellent examples for logo design.
• orange you lucky – artist helen dardik features her work and her inspirations here. dardik’s illustrations are beautiful, vibrant and filled with whimsy.
• puremotif photography and designs – a classmate at mercyhurst college and close friend who is a graphic designer and now mostly photographer living in erie, pa. rachel lusky features her delicate femine designs and gorgeous photography.
• modern photographie – local buffalo photographer dominique mediak-pirigyi features her photojournalistic approach to wedding photography including inspiring colors and compositions.
• Another former classmate and still close friend, michelle is a talented graphic designer for a law firm in columbus, oh. while her posts are not about design usually, her blog inspires me to be a better blogger and to come up with great topics to keep people reading.

who are the bloggers that inspire you? i would love to hear from you and add to my list!