Olive & Emerald

09/05/2025

This morning was not the morning I had pictured for myself. This busy year too, if I admit it. Not that anything has been out of the ordinary, but rather the path that I thought I was on appears to have a “detour” sign on it. When I feel so outside of myself, my favorite tether remains creativity. So I look at this accidentally beautiful stack of stuff on my desk and smile knowing that regardless of what else may change, at least my son and I have a new project this week.

02/02/2024

Did you know that Olive & Emerald works with small businesses to create more than just awesome Logos? You dream it up—from accordion Brochures to special packaging Wax Seals to Websites—and we work together to make it happen.

My amazing client My Mama’s Macarons had a huge order and I made sure she was stocked with everything she needed (Stickers, Business Cards, Event Graphics, moral support!) to deliver in style.

12/06/2023

it’s a good thing that my brain’s need to focus on details makes even the tiniest part of an event (like this menu) feel intentional. 📸 by

07/19/2023

this is a fun business color palette. to me, it says "funky university library with a twist". anchor it with moments of super deep green, but what else?

04/26/2023

i was part of the design team that put together this styled shoot and even now, despite having creatively evolved since then, there is a satisfaction that lingers. we poured ourselves into the details but still somehow captured the mood of events from that time. the red heart! 📸 by

04/24/2023

We really leaned into contrast and how it worked against the bright tones of you'd see in the Emerald City, the Yellow Brick Road, and the Ruby Slippers. Are themed events still a thing? Even if it's not a wedding, this is such a fun idea for a milestone birthday party or a kitsch event at a new venue.

Trying to plan a wedding and having a hard time choosing who to hire? I remember that feeling, and so do event designers Chanda and Sam. That’s why they dreamt up the event Knot Crashers. Event guests are actually engaged couples who are hoping to find there perfect professional match for their ow...

04/21/2023

i want to make a poster-sized invitation again. it feels like a lifetime has passed and this project was so fun! 📸 by

03/20/2023

went to the type slam event at the yesterday and what a dream. lorna and janet had such a good vibe and were stellar teachers. kudos go to them for the brilliant idea of inking the flower as a background because it really changes the character of the print. with the theme of spring, i set a lyric from “marry song”..

11/14/2022

happy dots | small | color palette 2
gouache on paper

06/29/2022

i cannot remember when i first heard about the , but i have essentially been making an annual pilgrimage to the collection for a decade. this gem is from 2013 and i still get excited about seeing the papers and presses and brilliant craftspeople. can’t wait for this year!

05/21/2022

palette testing, just for fun. I’ll need to get specific on mix ratios as i perfect the hues.