A few years back we established a brand for the sensational, Emily Weiss, a photographer in the Washington DC area. Our job was not complete until we allowed her true style and authenticity to shine. Emily calls on us from time to time to create printed material.  Now when she’s in need of a postcard, etc. we can get right down to the business with her already-established look. Through soul searching via the initial design process our clients magically become family. It’s what makes our job so rewarding.

We believe that visually communicating who you are is one of the most powerful things you can do for your business…and yourself!

Never, ever a dull moment. Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

Are QR codes a fad or here to stay?

Here are some “qr”eative uses that we used them for at Silverbox.

1. New Year’s Card ~ Year in Review video montage.

2. QR buttons that go to our website.

3. Birthday invitation with QR code that take you to the party destination and directions.

4. New Year wine bottle label at takes you take you to a video of the last 35 years of New Year’s countdown celebrations at Times Square, New York. The perfect hostess gift.

5. Wine bottle label printable that takes you to Etta James’ At Last, but feel free to put in your own song.

6. Business card with QR code on back that takes you to company website.

Yep, this is me. I decided to head to the salon today and get my hair all cut off. I asked for a French look. Really, I did. Maybe it’s 40. Maybe it’s yearning for the need to start feeling on a whole new level. Living life to it’s fullest. I am surrounded by the most incredible family, friends, clients, and all of you that follow my blog. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me into your lives and letting my art be seen. Now go out there and start living life to it’s fullest. You have my permission to find some time to kick up your feet and enjoy your weekend! Tgif blessed blog followers.

We are woman entrepreneurs.
A designer and a writer,
an athlete and an artist.
One of us wears pearls,
the other wears dreadlocks.
Different styles, shared values.

We think big.
We do our homework.
We’d choose love over logic any day.
We love a good deal.

We have branded companies and rallied causes;
designed websites and books and business plans.
We have style homes and style people,
and what we know for sure is that style is a language.

We help people to articulate.
We inspire authenticity.
We see possibility everywhere.

I think of this painting every 1st of May. It’s entitled Snow Hill by Andrew Wyeth and hangs so beautifully in the Brandywine River Museum. It’s truthfully one of my favorites of all time. I was hesitant to post this today due to the fact that it doesn’t do the painting any justice, then decided to use it in order to give thanks to dear ole’ Andrew for the inspiration you’ve provided to so many over the years.

I love this little chick-a-dee! We’ve been taking her photo for years and I adore each visit. What a nice way to close out this communion season. Between designing invitations and taking photos, it’s been smooth sailing with such lovely clients. Thank you so much for having Silverbox be part of such a special time in your life.

If so, here’s your chance to win a complete overhaul of your business and the chance to transform your studio and your life! Silverbox is so excited to be a part of this awesome opportunity in offering up our design services to one well-deserved soul, along with a team of the industry’s top experts that will put you at the top of your game! For more information, visit thrivemakeover.com.

The value of this contest is worth over $10,000 in products and services from support and sponsors! What a way to end the week! Good luck!

Introducing the Image Box, by Silverbox. These boxes are custom-designed for each and every session and house as many as 800 4×6 loose prints. What a fancy way to store your memories! Did you have a past session or sessions that you think my warrant an Image Box? If so, inquire within for your custom keepsake. Oh, how we love these!

I’ll also leave you with one of my favorite quotes to any movie… “Well, yes, ma’am, I do… I mean, I got everything I need right here with me. I got air in my lungs, a few blank sheets of paper. I mean, I love waking up in the morning not knowing what’s gonna happen or, who I’m gonna meet, where I’m gonna wind up. Just the other night I was sleeping under a bridge and now here I am on the grandest ship in the world having champagne with you fine people. I figure life’s a gift and I don’t intend on wasting it. You don’t know what hand you’re gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you… to make each day count. ” ~ Jack Dawson