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Hello, new friends! And hello, old friends!

Welcome and thanks for your patience on the slow startup. I’ve had this blog in my head for some time, and it’s been a challenge to storyboard and narrow the focus and make sure it’s not just a “big bag of weird” (as Lorelai Gilmore would say) pouring out onto the screen. But strangely, the most daunting part has not been thinking up content for future posts – it’s how to even begin here. What kind of introduction will do this little blog justice but not seem like too… much.

So here’s where we begin – a little about me. I’m a graphic designer by education and profession. I have worked with clients of all types from engineering firms to legal teams, moms to musicians, engaged couples of all types, and everyone in between. My most common thread has been creating things that serve the client’s messaging and brand while being of good value, because good design shouldn’t be unaffordable, out of reach or half-assed.

I also like to help my clients help themselves. Lots of DIY brides and grooms want to leave their own mark on their weddings – how ’bout I design you a lovely personalized invitation suite but show you how to make envelope liners and seating cards? Lots of small startups and nonprofits have brilliant, multi-talented people on staff – how ’bout I design your logo and then teach you some social media branding tricks?

I like to encourage people to strike a balance between DIAY (do it all yourself) and DNY (do nothing yourself) and make sure they know when to look for specialized help and when to tackle something themselves. The same goes in all areas of life

And that’s the theme of this blog.

In future posts, we’ll get on a little bit of a schedule. Look out for: Monday Mood (pretty colors! design inspiration! nice stuff to look at!), maybe some Real Talk Tuesdays (I’ve got some real thinkers coming), Fridays from the Garden (see what vegetables the ants ate this week!) and so on…

I think we’ll have fun. Nothing in life in perfect – especially now, in this the Year of the Dark Lord 2020, during which I am starting this sweet little blog. But while it’s not perfect, I hope you’ll find some small bits of positivity, humor, inspiration and maybe some new things you can do in your life to create a vibe, space and style you love.

Thanks for coming! I’ll be back tomorrow to really get this beast rolling!

Welcome to House and Highway! I’m so excited you’re here! Stay tuned for tales from the garden, insights on home improvements and design style, vintage cars, light travel, some snacks, a few curse words, and most assuredly – a lot of pretty pictures. I’ll be back soon with some actual content. Thanks for joining me!