Weekend Wrap Up: Photo challenge project

One of my resolutions for 2013 is to create more fine art & get back to my roots of finding inspiration in the world around me. Last week I decided to challenge myself to do a photo study of the sunset on my way home from work. Southern California has been blasted with some pretty low temperatures lately with a few storms that rolled through making for some gorgeous late afternoon sunsets. If you follow me on Instagram, then you would have seen these wonderful sunsets on my feed. I tried really hard to take the photos in the same spot every time, but hey..... I was driving trying not to get caught by the po-po (it will never happen again, sorry honey).

So in conclusion to my photo study, I have taken the colors of the sky on various days & have applied them to some projects I am currently working on. Stay tuned for those project posts. I quite enjoyed giving myself this creative challenge. What should I challenge myself with this week? How do you challenge yourself creatively? I would love to hear your ideas!!!

Photos by: Tawny Doan via Instagram

Color // LOVE: 2013 Pantone Color of the Year

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah..... I'm green with envy. 

Introducing the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year, Emerald! I do love me some vivid emerald pops of color. Also, which happens to be my birthstone as well. I'm excited to see what creatives will come up with for this year's cool hue! 

Pantone's past superstar colors [2007-2012]

Photos via: www.pantone.com

Type // LOVE : iPhone Type

Loving these type inspired iPhone cases right now from Society6. My personal fave is the first one below titled Sanswich..... geeky typography humor... makes me chuckle. Which one should I choose?

Photos via: society6

Weekend Wrap Up: NorCal Holiday

Happy 2013 EVERYONE!

I hope everyone had a nice holiday season and New Year's celebration. It's so fantastic to look back & see what you have accomplished through out the last year. My year was amazeballs!! Full of adventures, laughs, loves & shenanigans (of course!). I can't wait to see how 2013 turns out. Seems like every year gets busier & busier, however busy means good. I am ready for you 2013.... bring it on!

I know this post is a schmidge late, but I finally got some time to slow down and organize myself. My husband & I took a little holiday to Northern California to spend some time together & reconnect. With our busy work schedules it's tough to make time to enjoy each others company. We traveled to the Napa/Sonoma wine country area to check out the local wineries & breweries. Food options weren't too bad either. Some of the best rated restaurants in the world are all located in this area & it was a pleasure to enjoy some of them. Brunching on local wine & cheese was my fave!

After a few days in wine country, we headed for "The City". San Francisco was delightful. A city full of different culture, it reminds me so much of NYC, just more laid back. We spent our NYE celebrating in the city with some classic French cuisine and a fine bottle of vino we bought from a small local Sonoma winery. I must say, I had so much fun spending time with my handsome honey. I can't wait to take another trip back up there. The views are so gorgeous, it's crazy it's still the same state. Almost feels like your in another country. 

Photos by: Tawny Doan via Instagram

Weekend Wrap Up: i heart themed parties!

Happy Holidays friends! It's that time of season where holiday parties are constant & the sweeter things in life are of abundance. What better way to celebrate the Holidays than to throw a cookie exchange party! I'm a huge fan of themed parties..... to think of it, ever since we have moved into our house, we've thrown about half a dozen crazy themed ones. This one in particular was our most successful. Our guests really came out to support our cookie cause & we are SO THANKFUL for everyones contribution & help. A few highlights below of the party & our makeshift Holiday photobooth. I think our parents really enjoyed the photobooth...haha! 

Invitation design: Tawny Doan Art & Design

Home baked goods made by my fabulous friends!

Peanut Butter Balls were a huge hit!

Holiday party success!

Photos by: Tawny Doan Art & Design

Decade of Excellence

After 10 years of being together, I can honestly say that I am the happiest girl right now! Still smitten about this guy... he is my best friend... he is my husband. We are celebrating our Decade of Excellence of being Brent & Tawny today! Is that weird to talk about myself in third person?.... hahaha. Anyways, we are celebrating the evening by staying in with some gourmet cheese & wine. Simple, yet the only place I would rather be. We plan to take a little getaway and celebrate larger over the weekend. Happy Anniversary to my handsome hubby! I love you so much! This one's for you =)   

Photo below by: Dana Grant Photography

Key chains from the L.A. County Fair since 2002! I switch out my keychain every years.

Photo credits: iPhone, InstaEditor

Just mt TYPE Tuesdays: Ain't that the Truth

Helvetica Bold. To all my graphic designer friends... Enjoy and/or hate.

Photo credits: Pinterest