Sweet Horizon

Graphic Design, Fashion and Lifestyle Blog Based in Raleigh, NC.

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Travel

 

Where I’ve Been:

Scotland │ England │ Wales │ Czech Republic │ Poland │ Hungary │ Alaska │ Most of the US

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 SCOTLAND:

 

Edinburgh

Aberdeen

Torrin, Isle of Skye

 

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  • I’ve continued to make it a priority to take the weekends off to recoup, decompress, and enjoy my weekend plans a little more. Not only do I find my body and mind thanking me for this little reprieve but I also find myself looking forward to Monday in a way I previously never thought was possible. Monday is a chance to start fresh with my goals, to hit the ground running, and to lay a foundation for the rest of the week. But since I’m SO not a morning person, easing my body back into the routine is essential for a productive day. . My morning routine starts off with making a cup of tea, taking some time to journal, planning out my work week, answering emails, and occasionally doing a quick design to get my creative wheels turning. I’m all for bridging the gap between the weekend mindset and the work week mindset. . Do you start off Monday with a hustle mindset? Or do you ease in like I do to maintain the refresh from the weekend?
  • Today on the blog: It may be a little late but I’ve finally sent out my free background download for this month. April’s moodboard is all about greenery and warmer weather (if I wish for warm weather long enough it’ll happen, right??) Sharing 5 of my business goals for this month as I prepare some pretty new things for all of you!
  • I’m always looking for more creative outlets and journaling this year has served as a fresh outlet that also documents some favorite memories. On the blog: Ways to document your everyday life and have fun in the process.
  • #designinreallife found on these sweet window illustrations. Always on the hunt for beautiful windows.
  • My little partner in crime/work assistant. He may spend most of his time sleeping the day away on the couch but he’ll never say no to an adventure.
  • Still so in love with these soft patterns I made for @megbasinger’s recent rebrand. Patterns are one of my favorite parts to design for a brand as they really help round out the entire idea behind a brand, but I so often have clients ask how to actually use them. On the blog today I’m discussing the importance of brand patterns and simple ways to incorporate them throughout your business.
  • I think most of us can remember the first time we landed on a blog that really inspired us, whether that was to start our own blog, start a business, or simply introduce us to the possibilities of blogging. There’s something to be said for this huge (and quickly growing) community of creatives that are making a living online and that are becoming favorite online destinations for visitors around the world. TODAY ON THE BLOG: I’m sharing some of my absolute favorite blogs that I think everyone should be reading this year. And who knows, maybe your new favorite blogger is on the list!
  • Friday, I’m ready for ya! Ending the week with multiple cups of coffee, dog park playtime, and making some serious headway on an absolutely beautiful ecommerce website. What are you guys up to today?