ABC's of the ATL

photo: Meg Davidson Photography

This week marks 17 years that I have lived in Atlanta. To be honest, I have a love hate relationship with this town. It is where I have spent my married life, had two beautiful children, grew a small paper and design business and have made friendships of a lifetime that can never be replaced. However, I have always had a very hard time calling Atlanta home. 

The first half of this year was spent thinking that a move back north, closer to our families was finally going to happen. And when the reality hit it that may not be happen as quickly as we had hoped, the following months have been filled with learning to bloom where we are planted. 

This ABC of the ATL series blossomed from the 100 day project that I challenged myself to. Doing a sketch for 100 days turned out to be more difficult than what I had first imagined. So, I thought of an ongoing project that would help fill those days. The 26 letters in the alphabet would knock almost a month of sketches, plus I needed something new to put on the shelves at one of my stockist, 

Crafted Westside  After researching, I couldn't believe that nobody had done this before. The ABC's of the ATL quickly became topic of conversation at our breakfast table. Everyone in the family added their favorite things of our town to the list and off I went to sketch them out. It even became a fun topic to talk about at BBQ's and the food trucks park. (sorry that didn't make it for "F". But, I've already had requests to do single prints using other hot Atlanta finds) 

Our little sketches and ideas quickly caught on. I am overwhelmed by its response. Thank you everyone!  Its been super fun and like I said, I don't think that the party is over just yet. There will be more on this fun subject to come. And who knew that after 17 years, a that series of simple drawings would actually help me to love where I live. Love mite be pushing it a tad, but at least I have learned to appreciate it much more.  

Want your own print? Just head on over to our shop here.

{Goodbye Home, Sweet Home}

For the past 8 years this little historic cottage tucked into a far secret corner of Atlanta has been home. Home to our growing family and inkSpotts. With now four humans, one four legged fur baby and two growing businesses all tucked under its eaves, we are bursting at it's seams.  

Its sad to say goodbye to our sweet little home, but a little extra elbow room is something to get excited about. What mite the Holiday season by like without orders stacked up on the kitchen table? I can only dream of an in home studio with a door instead of a little nook beside the pantry. (although the easy access to a quick bite is a plus) You mean an email with a client may actually get answered without interruption? A creative thought mite actually make its way to a finished product? A girl can dream, right? 

Thanks Curbed Atlanta for giving our house a little wink. Check it out here 

Stop by to say hello on this Sunday at our Open House from 1-4.

{the West side is the Best side}

We are super excited to welcome Crafted Westside to our little corner of town AND to our list of stockists. Crafted is a collective comprised of talented artisans and designers, primarily from Atlanta and the surrounding region. The little shop is chuck full of amazing and one of a kind products.  When Shanna contacted me about selling my wares in her new store that was due to open in April in the BrickWorks of West Midtown, Atlanta I did't know what I was more excited about, having a merchant right around the corner or having such a great shop in the neighborhood! After living on the Westside for almost 15 years, it is always exciting to see the area evolve. Crafted is exactly the type of shop that needed to be added to the list of stores in the area.  We are hoping that our lunch boxes are a huge hit and look forward to adding more products to their shelves in the near future. Good luck girls, we wish you much success!!!

Welcome to the Westside, the best side!!