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Home Studio Makeover

March 8, 2011 by dailygnome 9 Comments

When we moved into our new house we debated where my home studio should go. About 15 years ago an addition was built off the kitchen that receives incredible light (walls of windows, a skylight!). Although it wasn’t private the space was the best option for my studio (since we won’t be bumping out a dormer or finishing the basement anytime soon).

To make the space work we called on Dan, our carpenter friend who did such an incredible job with the kitchen nook at our last house. We broke the room up with a pony wall (thanks Jim!) and created a separate breakfast nook (soon to be complete). We carried out the same wall color from the kitchen (Divine Olive). The wainscoting was inspired by the house we stayed at during our trip to Olivia Beach.

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The window I found in the salvage section at Rejuevenation. After I cleaned it up, Jason hung it creating a wonderful visual barrier without blocking out any natural light:

Rain or shine, I’m loving my new light-filled studio. Since the majority of the time the house is empty during my quiet working hours, I don’t mind having it located just off the hub.

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Site Launch: Bella Via | a boutique event venue

February 1, 2011 by dailygnome Leave a Comment

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!”

– Nicole Foland 

View Bella Via website

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Client Shout Out

November 29, 2010 by dailygnome 1 Comment

I feel very fortunate to work with so many talented clients. Portland is overflowing with creative people and I’m honored to interact with many in my daily work. A peek into the recent happenings of a handful:

La Pomme de Portland releasing her 2011 calendar this week, featuring her favorite food photos {she does have a knack for capturing amazing images of her dishes}. With all proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank and the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation! Makes a wonderful teacher gift or local foodie on your list.

Craigmore Creations hosting their book launching party this Sunday at Mississippi Pizza {family-friendly, too).

Mt. Hood Bed & Breakfast featured in the December issue of Sunset Magazine.  A cozy getaway for a ski weekend!

The Viewpoint Inn written up in the current issue of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Wallin and Buerkle‘s leather bracelets featured in the holiday Sundance Catalog. Check them out here.

Greenlight Creative awarded the People’s Choice at this year’s Bravo! Live Show.

And you can now purchase Buenisima Blends Mango Nectar online {a staple of our morning smoothies}.

Congrats SimplyFine Design clients!

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Craigmore Creations: Educating through Entertainment

October 7, 2010 by dailygnome 1 Comment

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!

View site

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