This week has been BANANAS! Between working with clients, I have been helping my felt fantastic friend, Sew Your Soul in her NYC Pop-Up. If you are in NYC or planning to visit the city within the next two weeks, make this a priority! Each piece is hand sewn, painted and almost all are sign by Lucy. "Lucy's Delicatessen is located on ... read more
I’ve got a little competition in the creative photo display field. Perhaps I shouldn’t say little, but young. Caroline Kaplan, owner & brainchild of Task Me is a senior in high school and has been cranking out imaginative photo collages and graphic design throughout her teens. Wildly popular with the Bat Mitzvah crowd, her impressive customized ... read more
Art Framing in New York City Art framing is a skill and when done right can make a huge difference in your home. Do you Yelp? I feel like it is one of the many things I use as a resource but rarely feel compelled to contribute. And when I do it is usually to right a wrong. Like the time I received exceptional service at Shopsin’s in spite of ... read more
I’ve been told the hipsters are now embracing Kodachrome & fancying themselves as professional photogs having been weaned on a lifetime of snapping shots on their smartphones. The truth is phones & apps can make anyone’s images near perfect. However without a foundation and understanding what makes a great photo, you’re just shooting in the ... read more
“You should do _________. You would be really good at it.” I’ve been told this countless times from friends, family, people who seemed to fancy themselves career advisers - all with the best intentions. Perhaps it’s because I do not have a definitive métier - like butcher, baker or candlestick maker or that I am creative & hardworking which ... read more
Today we receive considerably less paper mail than ever, but people still struggle to control the influx of letters, bills and publications. I recently met with 2 different clients who possessed significant stacks of unopened mail. I get it - it just isn’t fun to investigate what is inside a sealed envelop now that we communicate our triumphs, ... read more
Whenever Emily comes to town it is a happening. I always try to schedule a company event so that everyone gets some face time with one another. We’ve recently made some core staff changes and I thought Em’s recent NYC trip would be an excellent opportunity to have a team building experience. My dear friend, La Shell Wooten is beyond inspiring ... read more
The benefit of booking partyjeanie for your next small soiree is that we’re creative, crafty and budget friendly. When a favorite happy home maintenance client wanted to host a baby naming luncheon, I wanted to do something special for the event. Fortunately, I’ve been organizing her photos for the past few years so I was able to surprise her with ... read more
The beauty of digital is you have room to play. Toy with the lines of different photos to create continuity across the pages. Here, two different photos have been cropped and lined up to create the impression that this is one large panoramic. The result is a simply gorgeous & engaging spread. ... read more
My absolute favorite & under utilized option is mirror. This lets you flip a photo - vital for overall visual flow. The row of pastel painted buildings in the upper left corner is actually a mirror image of the original photo. Slick trick: Notice how the tree top is lined up to create the illusion of a roof on the sea green building? Always ... read more
