Spring is a time of renewal, and with that comes new endeavors, projects, and chapters. I’m thrilled that this spring opened the double doors to a significant new chapter. Drum roll, please … my husband and I are property owners! We now proudly own Sundeck Cottages on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.

This Fast Company piece dives deep into what the layoffs mean for graphic designers and where they might go. As reported in the article, Daniel Wert of Wert & Co., a bi-coastal firm, mentioned one of the critical factors that led to these recent layoffs. “The last 10 years, there’s been a lot of over-hiring,” he said.

It's a scary thing to hire someone... but completely worth it! I just recently (over the past two years) started hiring for a variety of things that I need done for my business and I don't have the capacity to handle.

This is a one-day long virtual session for established businesses that need a brand boost or help in their marketing channels. Together we decide on a goal for the day, prioritize the work and get it done.

I consider myself lucky because I've been working remotely for a long time now! Happy to share my TOP 10 THINGS I've learned over the years.