I love the idea of taking an old building rich in history (but in dire need of repair) and breathing new life into it. When Nicole contacted me last fall and told me about her plans to renovate an old church in historic Old Town Sherwood for a boutique event venue I was excited to design the site. Originally built in 1912, the venue is due to open its doors this March and the site launched a few days ago.

Jonathan from Atlier Pictures took the stunning detail shots for the home page, but you can view the progress of the renovations on the Bella Via Facebook Page. Bella Via is an ideal site for weddings, corporate events and private parties. And sweet Nicole had such kind words to say of her experience working with SimplyFine: 

“I love my site –  it is exactly what I wanted.  Amy listened to my ideas and created my vision while offering up creative ideas along the way to only further enhance my website.  She has been so easy to work with and taught me a lot along the way.  I have been so pleased with the quickness of her response to my questions and needs and willingness to help.  I’d recommend her to anyone in need of a print or web designer!”

When Craigmore Creations contacted me this summer about designing a site for their production house I was really excited to be on board. This creative trio creates amazing graphic novels for kids that blend art, education, nature and fun. Their latest creation, Terra Tempo: Ice Age Cataclysm! unlocks the secret of time travel and the great Missoula Floods, when giant mammoths and saber-toothed cats roamed the Pacific Northwest.

They were kind enough to provide me an early release copy and I’m amazed at their talents and story telling. They’ll be a part of wordstock in Portland this weekend, so if you’re planning to attend, stop by and see them in the Children’s area!

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This past New Year’s Eve, we barely stayed up late enough to watch the clock strike midnight. In recent years we’ve spent the evening with a handful of friends quietly sipping wine and wrangling kids up way past their bedtime.

By partnering with A Swank Affair to design the site for the 19th Annual Champagne Ball I caught a glimpse of how partying twenty somethings (and beyond) ring in the New Year in downtown Portland.

I have a vague memory of when I had the energy to bust a move and party like it’s 1999. If I were attending I’d pull out my best old school dance moves.

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