When I opened my e-mail this morning, I found a newsletter from one of my paper suppliers that discussed the advantages of "handwritten media" over "social media". While the writer of the article and I agree that outlets like Facebook can be very useful for attracting new clients and keeping current clients involved, there's just something to be said for the seemingly-lost art of handwritten notes. When was the last time someone sent you a note over an e-mail? A real note, not just a drugstore card with a signature inside? You have to think hard, don't you? I know I do.
That's why one of my New Year's resolutions as a business owner (and designer) is to make sure my clients know that I'm thinking about them. So I designed a thank-you card and just yesterday sent out the first one, to a new client who has provided me with two jobs in just a few short weeks. I don't know if she's received it yet, but it already makes me feel good to know that I went the extra step - the step so few people are willing to take anymore thanks to the convenience of outlets like e-mail and Facebook - to let her know that I appreciated her business, which I truly do. The fact that the card is of my own design can also be considered advertising, I guess, but really I just wanted a card that expressed my business and myself.
What do you think? Do you prefer handwritten notes over hastily written e-mails? Or are we just too busy as people to ignore the ease provided by the current Electronic Age?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday Inspiration Board - Pantone Honeysuckle
It's Tuesday, and that now means Inspiration Board Day! For my first one, I decided to consider the possibilities of Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year, Honeysuckle. It's a gorgeous, rich, vibrant pink that is a beautiful choice for a wedding any time of the year.
While you could go the more traditional (but still lovely) route and pair it with ice pink, silver and pearl, I chose to play it up by mixing it with bronze and olive. This color scheme would be beautiful for a late summer or fall wedding. The pink really pops against the deeper metallics without being too candy-sweet or overwhelmingly pink. Add a few accents of crimson, gold and green, and you're good to go!
Bridesmaid dress (in Guava) with bubble skirt and embroidered bodice from David's Bridal
Bronze-iced wedding cake found at Flickriver
Flowers by Holly Chapple Flowers
Bridal shoes found at www.perfectweddingzone.com
Pink and bronze wedding invitation layout by Defining Moments
While you could go the more traditional (but still lovely) route and pair it with ice pink, silver and pearl, I chose to play it up by mixing it with bronze and olive. This color scheme would be beautiful for a late summer or fall wedding. The pink really pops against the deeper metallics without being too candy-sweet or overwhelmingly pink. Add a few accents of crimson, gold and green, and you're good to go!
Bridesmaid dress (in Guava) with bubble skirt and embroidered bodice from David's Bridal
Bronze-iced wedding cake found at Flickriver
Flowers by Holly Chapple Flowers
Bridal shoes found at www.perfectweddingzone.com
Pink and bronze wedding invitation layout by Defining Moments
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