tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8892733279649777272024-02-07T19:42:41.597-08:00Things Learned Along The WayArtist Renee Diggs shares her creations and daily experiences.diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-86171869456154349202017-04-24T11:41:00.001-07:002017-04-24T12:10:01.146-07:00Professional Designer or Run of the Mill?A company and its brand are one and the same. This is the first impression you give to potential customers. Your brand conveys information about your company and how your want to be perceived within the community. So why do companies pinch pennies when choosing a designer for their branding and promotional materials?
Being in the field of design and illustration for over 10 years, working in education, in corporate and as a contractor, my goal is to know my clients and their objectives. Whether I am designing, logos, brochures, travel packets, publications or large format banners, I pay attention to the little details, making sure that the company's brand and message is evident across the board. Quite simply, I want my clients to shine.
When I made the leap from a full-time designer to a contractor about six years ago it was and is very frustrating to come across websites overrun by designers trying to out-bid each other for projects with very unrealistic budgets. Frustrating because designers are underselling their skills which hurts our industry and companies are hurting themselves by cutting corners in the wrong place.
I recently came across Toptal, a company that also identified this problem and came up with a solution. Goodbye "run of the mill," Toptal wants professional designers to become a part of their team. Toptal conducts in-depth vetting, from language and personality screening to skill tests. Only about 3% of applicants are accepted to work through Toptal. Not only do they ensure they have quality creatives but they boast a roster of established clients like Hewlett Packard, J.P. Morgan and Pfizer. I would love to join Toptal Visual Designers as this is the type of platform I am seeking as a professional designer.
The bottom line is, if you're serious about your company then you are serious about your brand. If you're serious your brand then you need to head to Toptal where you can work with professional designers like myself who won't cut corners but will help your company grow by standing out among your peers. diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-54421407795374291612014-02-13T10:33:00.000-08:002014-02-13T10:33:16.500-08:00Something New: Pride and Prejudice Bookmarks and Notecards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice bookmarks and note cards are now available in my <a href="http://www.10cameliaway.etsy.com/" target="_blank">10 Camelia Way shop</a>. You will love the rich colors and the silhouetted characters in these sets. Stop by and take a look! diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-65289950222279983772013-07-08T18:19:00.001-07:002013-07-08T18:19:35.521-07:00Something New - Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice Wedding Invitation Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever since I opened my shop 10 Camelia Way. I have always had it in the back of my mind to design Jane Austen inspired wedding invitations. Fast forward to present day, I have actually made my imaginings into a reality! Introducing the new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155942582/jane-austen-wedding-set-pride-and?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Pride and Prejudice Printable Wedding Set</a>. I had lots of fun staging the photo shoot. Hope you like it!diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-44607554746917984612013-07-01T07:08:00.000-07:002013-07-01T07:08:00.806-07:00In the Swing of Summer!<br />
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I've been lost in action because as soon as the kids started school we went straight into our summer vacation. We drove to Atlanta and had an amazing time with some family friends. We visited the Amicalola Falls and went up and down about 600 steps that left me barely walking for a couple days - and I work out! We visited Red Top Mountain State Park and swam and canoed in Lake Altoona. And my favorite and I have to the rest of my family was blown away, was without a doubt The Atlanta Botanical Gardens. I can't believe this treasure is sitting in the middle of the city. It was just an amazing inspiring place. I can truly call this a harmony between man and nature. Here are some of the photos, I'll have more to share throughout the summer. Hope you have a happy summer!diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-88111285839821343952013-06-03T08:53:00.000-07:002013-06-03T08:53:18.433-07:00What's Cooking at a Kings Breakfast: Bacon and Cheese Frittata<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday! I can't think of a better way to start the week than with a yummy breakfast like this frittata. Egg, tons of cheese, bacon, tomatoes, I think I could have this would be great for lunch too. You can find the full recipe and cooking directions at http://www.akingsbreakfast.com/2012/10/06/bacon-cheese-frittata/diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-7287994497381837582013-05-20T10:31:00.000-07:002013-05-20T10:31:28.417-07:00Bollywood Fever: Mujhse Dosti Karoge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know what it is about this movie but my daughter and I LOVE it! Ok, that's putting it mildly, a little bit obsessed actually, especially with the musical scenes. We dance around like crazy people. It stars Rani Mukerji as Pooja, Kareena Kapoor as Tina and Hrithik Roshan as Raj. All three are childhood friends in India. Raj who has a crush on Tina moves away to London and asks her to email him. Emailing is really not Tina's thing so Pooja decides to email Raj instead and does so for the next 15 years while signing her name as Tina! Raj returns home thinking Tina has been writing him all those years and well you'll have to watch it to see what happens next! You can find it on Netflix. diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-18216344840125220092013-05-20T10:07:00.000-07:002013-05-20T10:07:01.002-07:00Summer Necklaces Big Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is around the corner and its time to jazz up your summer wardrobe. The studio has some fun necklaces that will look great with your favorite summer dresses, tees, tanks, etc. We are also having a huge sale on the necklaces because they will not be back next year! A little bit of a sob there but it's ok we'll have some new stuff to fill its place! Oh, by the way, they're only <b>$10!</b> Check out the shop <a href="http://here./">http://www.diggsstudio.etsy.com</a>diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-71102537142908678172013-04-25T06:57:00.000-07:002013-04-25T06:57:21.708-07:00Bollywood Fever - Parineeta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep, I'm still loving my Hindi movies. Actually I don't think that will be going away for awhile, I think my ancestry is catching up with me. This weeks feature is Parineeta. It is a wonderfully shot film starring Saif Ali Khan and the beautiful Vidya Balan. This story starts with two childhood friends who grow to love each but are challenged by family treachery, loss and deception. diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-13359721003539331212013-04-15T07:54:00.000-07:002013-04-15T07:54:37.628-07:0010 Camelia Way Has A New Look!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I realized some time ago that I had to update the look of my shop <a href="http://www.10cameliaway.etsy.com/" target="_blank">10 Camelia Way.</a> This is my shop on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> where I have all my Jane Austen inspired gifts. For the last couple of weeks I have been styling and shooting photographs, rewriting descriptions on items, re-tagging items and redesigning the masthead. I wish I could tell you it's complete but of course it is a work in progress. There are still tweaks to be made and items to be added. However, I am now ready to share the results. Let me know what you think. <br />
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How has it taken me so long to find out about Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South? Images are from the BBC 2004 miniseries. I was puttering about on Netflix one day. Saw it and passed it up then stopped at it again and decided to watch. What a great story! A story about love and pride and prejudice (sound familiar austenites) is woven into more serious social conflict brought about by the industrial revolution. Daniela Denby-Ashe stars as Margaret Hale who is uprooted from a delicate Southern village to live in a cold manufacturing town where she becomes acquainted with Mr. Thornton a master of a manufacturing plant played by Richard Armitage. Sinead Cusack plays the unbreakable Hannah Thornton and a familiar face from Downton Abbey, Brendan Coyle plays Nicholas Higgins a rebellious worker. When you have time this is definitely worth the watch. diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-74669093950598445232013-03-05T12:11:00.001-08:002013-03-05T12:11:52.859-08:00A Matchmaker Called Emma!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have finally added new Jane Austen prints to my shop <a href="http://www.10cameliaway.etsy.com/" target="_blank">10 Camelia Way</a>. Yes, I have delved into the realm of the ultimate matchmaker Jane Austen's Emma. Also, I have added another dimension to my prints, and that is the Georgian pattern behind the characters. I hope you like them. What are some of your favorite Emma quotes?<br /><br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-60076512917341610002013-02-25T07:17:00.000-08:002013-02-25T07:17:11.497-08:00Bollywood Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Soooo...My husband and I spent our weekend, when we weren't running up and down with the kids, watching Indian movies. On Friday I found this wonderful movie called Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman. It was funny, heart wrenching and romantic. Its a wonderfully woven story about love of family, sacrifice and growth. It stars Rani Mukerji as Badki, Konkona Sen Sharma as Chutki, Jaya Bachchan, as Shabitri, Abhishek Bachchan as Rohan and Kunal Kapoor as Vivaan. The movie like most Indian movies, is a treat to the senses. The music, the colors, the emotion leaves you wanting more. Oh, and did I mention the word "sensual"? I would say this is a feeling that runs through most of the movies we watched this weekend. Curtains will be flowing slowly in the wind and you're thinking "wow". All in all it was a treat. If you have a chance you should check it out.<br />
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You have to make your way to the blog <a href="http://www.akingsbreakfast.com/" target="_blank">A Kings Breakfast</a>. One of my best friends Debbie is the creator of this blog and when she told me she was doing this, I thought of course she is, her cooking is phenomenal! She has great healthy ideas for breakfast and brunch and they are delicious! How do I know? I've had that little blackberry and cherry bar above and it was SCRUMPTIOUS!!! Link <a href="http://www.akingsbreakfast.com/2013/02/09/delicious-blackberry-and-cherry-bar/" target="_blank">here</a> for the recipe. Enjoy!<br /><br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-20347307459608589722013-02-14T10:15:00.000-08:002013-02-14T10:15:25.134-08:00Happy Valentines Day To My First Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't think of a more appropriate time to write about the first love of my life – my dad. His name was Gordon. He was a really great guy who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was funny and scarily intelligent. Our home was filled with philosophy and history books. He cursed like a sailor, not because of a limited vocabulary, but because he liked it! He treated people with respect regardless of who they were or where they came from. My guy friends used to come and visit us not to see me but to sit down and have debates with my dad. He was just that kind of guy. He wasn't perfect by any means but he was always there for his kids. And look he was already treating me like a queen at 3 months old. I mean what more could a girl want?<br />
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Love you dad. Happy Valentines Day.<br />
<br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-56623708671895259152013-02-04T07:46:00.000-08:002013-02-04T07:46:29.021-08:00Strawberry Shortcake Time!!!Once strawberries are in season, we pack up the kids in the car and take a trek to one of our favorite haunts, Brandon Farms in Brandon, Florida. It's about 30 minutes away from us but so worth it. They are famous for their strawberry shortcake and I can tell you why its soooooo yummy!!! On one side you can order your shortcake and the other they have a vegetable stand and they also sell jars of jams and honey (you can try the different varieties). Once you're finished with dessert, I mean lunch (in our case) you can go around the back and take in the acres of strawberries. It's just gorgeous! We also had a surprise friend join us at the farm. Isn't he cute! Too bad I'm allergic.<br />
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<br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-72753527343376445742013-01-28T10:46:00.002-08:002013-01-28T10:46:59.512-08:00Pride and Prejudice 200th Anniversary!For those of you who love you some Mr. Darcy. (hah!) You have a reason to pull out the Pride and Prejudice novels or DVDs. It's the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice. This is the reason I have such a tremendous crush on Colin Firth. Ok, ok, but Colin aside, it is a wonderfully written book by the author, Jane Austen. I have such a love of her writing and characters that my shop <a href="http://www.10cameliaway.etsy.com/" target="_blank">10 Camelia Way</a> is inspired by all things Jane Austen. <br />
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The kids are happily off of school. We started the day with a pancake breakfast. Add fruits and whipped cream and you are in heaven. Then we headed off to the parade down by the waterfront. It's a beautiful sunny day!<br />
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I have been reading Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. I hope he can see that his dream was realized. That people of all races were standing side by side celebrating his dream. I am saddened because he knew that dream would come with the ultimate sacrifice but celebrate because his vision is now a reality. diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-67963562805895735512013-01-16T08:14:00.000-08:002013-01-16T08:14:05.546-08:00People I Dig!Hellooo peeps!<br />
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Hope you are having a wonderful start to the new year. Like most people I have been analyzing last year, especially when it comes to my business. How did it go? What worked? What didn't? How to apply lessons learned in 2013?<br />
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While doing this I came across a sweet heart of a lady named Leonie Dawson. She hails from Down Under. She is a wonderful, free creative spirit who has been extremely successful in business and she shares all her info through e-books or for free. <br />
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I've been getting advice from her blog and YouTube videos and I recently bought two of her workbooks – <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ad4gzz4" target="_blank">2013 Create Your Incredible Year Calendar Workbooks</a> – one for business and one for life for about $17.95 or you can buy each separately for $9.95. Pretty reasonable price I think.<br />
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She has a great part in the workbook about letting go of 2012. I didn't really think how important this would be. But writing it down and then saying goodbye to it, really did wonders for me. I know it may sound a bit cheesy <b>but I'm telling you it works!</b> You say to hell with the bad parts, bring on the good parts and lets go for it in 2013! <br />
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Leonie is quirky, freaking happy with her life and just absolutely a great soul to be in touch with. If you could use a dose of happy along with great advice you can visit her <a href="http://tinyurl.com/bk9t9v6" target="_blank">site</a>. <br />
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Hope you enjoy her as much as I do. Take a look at the workbooks below.<br />
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My friend Tina started a new company called <a href="http://www.smallergies.com/" target="_blank">Smallergies</a>. Her little one suffers from extreme allergies and she wanted to have a way to educate parents in a similar situation. She also offers cute clothing for babes and toddlers that alert caregivers to their condition. Parents can visit her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/smallergies" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to find information or just to have a support system. Head over there and give her a great big LIKE!diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-61621972906777633392012-07-10T20:12:00.001-07:002012-07-10T20:12:21.521-07:00Painting, painting...I am almost finished painting my sunshine yellow walls to white. It's so much brighter now. Once finished with the wall I'll concentrate on the area behind the cupboards and drawers. I found pulls and knobs that I like and a butcher block counter top at Ikea for a reasonable price. I also moved my wooden armoire into the kitchen. It will now serve as my pantry. Its a large piece, I thought about selling it but I just love the solid rustic wood with wrought iron finish. So it stays and will be useful.<br />
I am still investigating the back splash. I am not sure about that yet but will keep you fully apprised with my progress. If you have any suggestions feel free to send them my way.<br />
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<br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-62810985212038801542012-06-25T09:13:00.000-07:002012-06-25T09:13:43.649-07:00Summer ProjectI can't believe we are in the midst of summer already. With that comes working on projects that I have been putting off. Hence we turn to my kitchen. It's in need of major TLC. My friends know my kitchen is an enter at your own risk space. The cabinet doors may fall off when you open them. The cabinets are extremely outdated. I am painting them white and will put on handles on them. The walls are going white as well. The sink is old, old old! I would love a farmhouse sink. The counter top is the challenge. I am thinking butcher block but I'll have to price it out to see where that would put the budget. If you have any suggestions about the counter top let me know. I am thinking about ripping out cabinets and puttin in open shelving in some places. I am in the "if you can't renovate - PAINT mode. Also the fan in the kitchen needs to be updated. Cinnamon's kennel is in the back of the kitchen and unfortunately it has become a holding spot for paint, boxes etc. All that will be moved to allow for this gorgeous wood and iron armoir that is going to become our pantry. Yes I know - ambitious, but I am an ambitious kind of gal. So now you know where I will be spending most of my summer. I'll keep you updated on my progress.<br />
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<br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-43139480153328789052012-05-29T09:36:00.003-07:002012-05-29T09:36:47.838-07:00Fathers Day Gifts!If you are looking for unique Fathers Day gifts take a look at my sports water bottles. Oh I also have these on mugs too! You can find them in my shop on <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/diggsstudio" target="_blank">CafePress</a>. What do you think?<br />
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<br />diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-2764153902380751202012-05-12T07:21:00.001-07:002012-05-12T07:21:49.121-07:00As Featured On The Today Show!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had no idea my little i TEACH tote was featured on the today show on Monday May 7th. Here I was getting mega sales in my CafePress shop. I thought it was because my bag was featured in a photo that CafePress used for its flash sale ad which I am sure gave my sales a big boost as well. But while I was tinkering around with my account I just happened to see a headline in CP's blog that said "Teacher Totes featured on the Today Show" so I took a look at the <a href="http://blog.cafepress.com/?p=12005" target="_blank">video</a> and lo and behold there was my tote up there on the table during their Teacher Appreciation segment. I couldn't believe it! I called my husband and pretty much the rest of my family and friends screaming. I am not sure how much they really understood, but they got the gist. Hence, it was a really good week for <a href="http://www.diggsdesignstudio.com/" target="_blank">Diggs Design Studio</a> and I am so appreciative that <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/diggsstudio" target="_blank">CafePress</a> liked my tote design and sent it to the Today Show!diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-81472101773624108652012-05-08T07:25:00.000-07:002012-05-08T07:25:00.951-07:00Sales, sales, sales!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My I TEACH bag was featured by CafePress for their flash sale. Check it out in their ad. I am so excited. I don't think I have sold this many items ever! Yay! <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/diggsstudio">http://www.cafepress.com/diggsstudio</a>.diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889273327964977727.post-14875105059026444472012-04-26T07:59:00.001-07:002012-04-26T07:59:06.154-07:00Something New: Sketch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a sneak peek at what my little guy is up to next. You have to keep checking in to see how I get to the final illustration. <a href="http://www.diggsstudio.etsy.com/">www.diggsstudio.etsy.com</a><a href="http://www.diggsstudio.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.diggsstudio.etsy.com</a>diggsstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16422256868645992601noreply@blogger.com0