Category: inspiration

  • Lush Meadow Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016

    Lush Meadow Color Inspiration Meet lush meadow, a rich, vibrant, and sophisticated shade of green selected by Pantone as a top color pick for Fall 2016. According to Pantone, the lush meadow color “brings to mind fresh botanicals and foliage.” To me, it’s just a more in-your-face version of emerald. I like it, but my…

    Lush Meadow Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016
  • Dusty Cedar Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016

    floral bouquet via deer pearl flowers, dresses photo by ty french via wedding chicks, placesetting via brides.com, cake via philly mag Dusty Cedar Color Inspiration The dusty cedar color is another one of Pantone’s top picks for Fall 2016. According to Pantone, the shade is a version of pink that is more suitable for fall…

    Dusty Cedar Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016
  • Riverside Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016

    placesetting via wedding sparrow, floral design by sarah winward, wedding photography via jacque lynn photo, marisa bridals wedding dresses via style me pretty, wedding invitations via deer pearl flowers Riverside Blue Inspiration Riverside is a cool blue hue selected by Pantone as a top color pick for fall 2016. According to Pantone, this color “displays…

    Riverside Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016
  • Spicy Mustard Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016

    Spicy Mustard Color Inspiration Spicy mustard is one of Pantone‘s Fall 2016 color picks. Pantone describes this color as adding a “splash of uplifting vibrancy” and that it’s “unexpected and unusual.” Although I wouldn’t call it “unusual,” I do think mustard yellow can go overlooked when people are considering a color palette for their next…

    Spicy Mustard Color Inspiration – Pantone Fall 2016
  • Fall 2016 Trends: Pantone Fall 2016 Color Report

    Pantone Fall 2016 Colors Pantone always comes out with a color report for each season, and since it’s basically fall already (PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE WUT UP), I figured I might as well post this right here, right now. I have a couple favorites (Potter’s Clay & Lush Meadow), a couple definitely not favorites (Riverside &…

    Fall 2016 Trends:  Pantone Fall 2016 Color Report
  • Custom Design Spotlight: Heather Watson Photography

    I’ve been taking on a lot of custom logo projects lately, and here’s one I totally love! There are so many small photography businesses out there, so it’s really important to set yours apart with pretty branding that suits your style to a tee. For Heather, we were able to create a full branding package…

    Custom Design Spotlight:  Heather Watson Photography
  • Custom Design Spotlight: The Creative Details

    Catherine came to me looking for a website overhaul on a limited budget. Her old website was created with Wix and while we were looking to keep the same simple, content-based layout, the look needed to be spruced up with some stylish touches. The Creative Details is a wedding and event planning business, so naturally,…

    Custom Design Spotlight:  The Creative Details
  • Starry Eyed: 10 Constellation Designs I’m Loving Right Now

    For some reason, I’ve been extremely drawn to galaxy/constellation/starry EVERYTHING lately. Apparently this has been a trend since 2012, but I guess I’m late to catch on. Here are some of my favorites right now, mostly from Etsy. L-R: 1) constellation coasters, 2) constellation friendship bracelet, 3) gold star garland, 4) star ear pin, 5)…

    Starry Eyed:  10 Constellation Designs I’m Loving Right Now
  • Custom Design Spotlight: Life is Better Polished

    Karissa came to me looking for a stylish but simple blog design. Her Instagram account showcases her fashionable nail designs and has quickly grown to over 70,000 followers (which reminds me, you should join the other 17 souls who have followed Dinosaur Stew’s new Instagram account so we don’t feel so unpopular). Karissa was willing…

    Custom Design Spotlight:  Life is Better Polished
  • Custom Design Spotlight: My Book Muse

    I’ve been working on quite a few custom designs lately, and I am completely in love with the new design we created for Kayla at My Book Muse. Kayla wanted something for her book blog that was, “clean, yet pops with a touch of whimsy.” She sent me this color palette as inspiration which I…