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Looking for a cause to support in the Greater Denver area? Here’s a fun and vital program and event you can put on your calendar for the fall! See more below…

Save the date for Warming Ways for Winter: A Home for Every Season, Family Promise of Greater Denver’s signature fall fundraiser.

On Thursday, October 8th at Blackstone Country Club, our community will come together to support families experiencing homelessness with shelter, meals, and the resources they need to achieve long-term housing stability.

📅 Thursday, October 8th, 5-9pm

📍 Blackstone Country Club 7777 S Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016

ℹ️ Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities coming soon

THIS SATURDAY! I’m excited to attend this event and support one of my favorite orgs supporting mental health! ❤

🏇We’re just one month away from Griffith Centers’ Kentucky Derby Watch Party—happening May 2, 3–7:30 p.m. at Woodie Fisher in Denver!

🌹Bring your Derby flair and join in the Hat & Bow Tie Competition, where the boldest styles and most creative looks will steal the show. Expect festive vibes, friendly competition, and meaningful fundraising that supports the families we serve.

🎟Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and get ready to turn heads and make a lasting impact at this unforgettable Derby Day event: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/griffithcenters/tickets/tix

It’s again — already?! I’ve been feeling this urge to get on a fresh canvas again and explore oil painting. It’s been a very long time since I’ve worked with oil and certain to be exploratory. Anyway, if you’re around, stop by the studio and say “heeeey!”

"Our physical world is dulling. Artificial intelligence, generative pre-trained transformers, and bots replicate people. The Atlantic reported on the psychological flattening of friendships as we socialize more through our phones, and Kyle Chayka’s Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture suggests we aren’t even shaping our own culture anymore."

On brands and typography:

2026 Type Report – PRINT Magazine The 2026 PRINT Type Report explores how typography is meeting today's branding challenges by addressing the future while mining the past.

Focus isn’t a constraint—it’s a catalyst.
Reflecting on this Case Study: Intentional Focus, it is clear that focused strategies yield substantial results.

Case Study: Intentional Focus on Seasonal Giving Growth Discover how a strategic approach led to a 762% growth in seasonal giving in this Case Study: Intentional Focus.

That’s a wrap! One of my favorite things to transition to is a new planner every year. Yes, I’m still a pen-to-paper gal. Happy New Year, friends! Wishing you all a beautiful 2026!

File under "Design Trends" — the "new ugly" coming out of East Asia is getting attention. What do you think?

Decoding China's "New Ugly" Graphic Design: The Rise of Intentional Imperfection - RADII You've seen it for years on cheap packaging at mom & pop stores, so why is Gen Z suddenly obsessed with tacky design?

Making the season brighter for families in need. Gathering donations for the children — the community is showing up this season. My heart is full. And so is my jeep! Thank you, all, for supporting children in their care! This is just a fraction of the donations the team will be sorting this afternoon.

Grateful for You — Thanksgiving Reflections + Ways to Give ✨ -

Grateful for You ✨ As we settle into this Thanksgiving week and into the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the incredible people, projects, and communities I’ve had the privilege to work alongside this year. Whether through design, strategy, storytelling, or the deeply mission-driven work so many of you le...

Happy Veteran’s Day to all who served across all branches. Grateful to be amongst the many!
And… “Go Navy!” ⚓️