s is for sincere

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The first email I opened up today couldn't have been sweeter and had to share....This one's for you boys! Thanks for sharing K.

Good morning Susan, On Saturday Slade had on a T-shirt that read, 'S is for spider' and it had a picture of a big spider and web. So I said to Slade tell me some things that start with S and together we listed several things...then Bo who was not even in the room at the time peeks his head around the corner and says, "Susan Sidoriak"!! It just cracked me up! Little minds store things away don't they!?!?

To our Silverbox clients, I absolutely adore each and everyone of you. You make coming to work a dream.

let it be

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Facts about Let it Be ~ the Beatles

Paul McCartney wrote this song. It was inspired by his mother, Mary, who died when he was 14. Many people thought "Mother Mary" was a biblical reference when they heard it.

McCartney had a dream one night when he was paranoid and anxious. He saw his mom who had been dead for ten years or so; she came to him in his time of trouble, speaking words of wisdom. This brought him much peace when he needed it. It was this sweet dream that got him to begin writing the song.

In 2001, McCartney helped organize the "Concert For New York," to benefit victims of The World Trade Center disaster. He closed the show with this, inviting the other acts and some New York cops and firefighters on stage to sing with him.

Sesame Street used this with the title changed to "Letter B." The lyrics were changed to list words that begin with B.

The album had the largest initial sales in US record history up to that time: 3.7 million advance orders.

You'll hear different guitar parts on different versions on this song, as there were several overdubs of the solo. On April 30, 1969, George Harrison overdubbed a new guitar solo over the best take from the January 31, 1969 session. Harrison overdubbed another one on January 4, 1970, but there's a possibility that it was actually McCartney on that overdub. The first overdub solo was used for the original single release, and the second overdub solo was used for the original album release. The Let It Be... Naked version is the one from the movie.

This was the first Beatles song released in The Soviet Union. The single made it there in 1972.

for the love of art

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I've been thinking a lot lately about my personal influences that got me where I am today: that made me who I am today. I've made the decision to find time to start oil painting again and breathe in life a little, and take it back to the basics. The love of art and being right-brained, I believe, I was wired with at birth, but the encouragement and education are such important factors to who we are today. It's crucial that children who are interested in the arts have the avenues they need to explore their interest, and the encouragement to grow. Therefore, Silverbox has decided to run a kids-only contest. So sharpen those crayons and colored pencils and look for details really soon!

Below is a college assignment designed by my daughter, via the University of Delaware. I thought it was so worthy of a blog post. Nice work Emma! You continue to amaze me.

Today's post I dedicate to my grandfather that sat with me for hours upon end, drawing, encouraging and just plain sitting still while I took the entire afternoon to draw his portrait. To him, I will forever be grateful.

lovely little parties

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Yet another "lovely" business to business client. While we're at the beginning stages of identity, we couldn't wait to show off this new logo. Future projects bring business cards, notecards, blog and website design. This company will be one to watch in the near future. We'll keep you posted with wonderful events they create. Event design by lovely little parties. Photography by melaniemauer.com. Identity design by silverboxcreative.com. That's what we call teamwork :)

lovelylittleparties

lovelylittleparties

While the above logo was the design the client chose, we thought it would be a nice idea to showcase a few or our initial concepts before getting to the final. Silverbox keeps your best interest in mind and works together with you throughout the entire design process, as you are our true inspiration in creating something that is uniquely yours.

lovelylittleparties2

lovelylittleparties2