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Shop Update: Get Your Shit Together Notepad

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:38:03 +0000

Hello friends, I’m happy to share my new notepad is now officially available. As you can see, this notepad delivers a wee bit of sass and I do hope you appreciate it’s cheekiness. I did consider being a little bit more PG and going with SH*T over SHIT instead but well, sometimes we have to tell it like it is right?

This notepad is available as a single unit but I’m also offering it as a bundle of 3 (great for gifting) with a 10% discount.

So, what do you think?Popular Posts:

Blog Makeover

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:52:36 +0000

It seems I’m craving a lot of makeovers lately. Not only do I want one for myself but it was time to give my blog one too. I like to do it at least once a year, and while last year it was a little extreme (goodbye old blog), this year it’s was just a matter of aesthetics.

As with most things, it’s a work in progress and there are a few kinks I need to work out. The new design was supposed to part of a more expanded web presence but there’s still a lot of work to be done before it’s complete. However, knowing I had a new design just waiting made me look at my old blog design with a little distaste. So, I’m just launching the blog component for now and will slowly add the additions over time.

I do hope you like it and if you experience any funky stuff, please let me know in the comments. I am aware of most of the kinks but haven’t had a chance to preview this on a PC and on the dreaded Internet Explorer! ;)

To celebrate the new look around here, I’m offering my blog readers a shop discount. If you fancy yourself some modernemotive goods, simply enter “newblog2011” in the coupon code field when you check out on Etsy for 20% off. Offer is valid until Tuesday, February 15th, noon EST.

Happy Friday folks!

Artwork Copyright: Mary Kate McDevitt. The print can be purchased in her Etsy shop.Popular Posts:

Retailer Spotlight: Twelve Chairs

Adele {modernemotive} — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:14:49 +0000

As I mentioned last month, I recently accepted my first wholesale order and I’m so happy to finally share the details with you.

The store is called Twelve Chairs and is located in Fort Point, Boston. Founded by Roisin and Miggy, who met in university while majoring in Interior Design, the store opened its doors in September 2010. I am truly honored to be stocked in their beautifully curated store. The list of vendors include Rifle Paper Goods, Hammocks & High Tea, Suzy Jack, Pigeon Toe just to name a few and I’m beyond thrilled to be alongside such amazing artists. Pinch me please!

Aside from the above, I’m also thrilled the core philosophy behind Twelve Chairs is a commitment to the environment. Offering eco-friendly products has always been at the heart of modernemotive, so this partnership couldn’t get any better for me.

“Twelve Chairs goes beyond offering beautiful products that are socially and environmentally responsible by integrating sustainability and stewardship into our day-to-day practices.”

I could go on and on about how much I love this store. The esthetic is stunning and I wish I was close by so I could visit in person. So for now, I’ll have to make do by browsing the photos of their location.

Beautiful isn’t it? If you a Boston local, be sure it pay them a visit.

P.S. Accepting this wholesale account was certainly the push I needed to finally get my wholesale availability up and running. I’ve been very fortunate to get a fair bit of interest in my work without actually approaching any stores myself. There’s lot of reasons I stalled on this, which I will eventually write about, but my 1st to-do in 2011 is fulfilling existing interest from retailers and approaching some myself. Stay tuned.

Photo Credits: Twelve ChairsPopular Posts:

Now in black and white

Adele {modernemotive} — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:50:17 +0000

I’ve been wanting to do some one color work for a while now and I thought my 2011 Desktop Calendar lent itself perfectly to this project. Black and white seemed like the only option. Perfect for minimalist interiors.

I plan on using this version around my own home.

What do you think?Popular Posts:

Now offering printables

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:41:39 +0000

I’m testing a new product in the shop – printable paper goods. I’ve debated many a time whether I wanted to offer these but hey, I won’t know until I try right? First up are printable bookplates. As a kid (okay and an adult) I was always a little possessed with my books. I was never a fan of lending them to others and I STILL remember the one book I lost and WHO has it. Should of put a bookplate on it. ;)

Printable Zig Zag/Chevron Bookplates

Printable Sketched Lines Bookplates

IDEA: Want to use these as regular labels instead? Just request a file without the text. No problem. :)

P.S. Don’t forget… today is the last day to get 25% OFF my 2010 Holiday Collection and 2011 Desk Calendars.Popular Posts:

Holiday 2010 Collection now available

Adele {modernemotive} — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:02:29 +0000

*** UPDATE: I went ahead and dropped the prices in my Etsy shop to make it easier! ***

I’ve been slowly adding all of my Holiday 2010 designs into my shop the past week or so and the update is now complete! Have you seen it? If so, I hope you like it! And if not, go take a look. But, first read this…

If you’ve been jonesing for some modernemotive goodies, I highly recommend you order your Holiday items soon. Before we know it, the mailing system is going to clogged with gifts and greetings making their way to the recipients and the likelihood of customs keeping your package hostage for a little while is increased.

As an incentive, check out my Holiday deal below. Enjoy!

Okay, NOW you can go check out the new Holiday goodies. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend friends! xoxoPopular Posts:

I took the plunge

Adele {modernemotive} — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:15:48 +0000

Early this week, an email appeared in my Inbox from a retail store located in Boston requesting my notepads for wholesale. As can be expected, my initial reaction was “OMG, so cool!”. I’ve had many requests. But then, reality sets in when I realize I’m not set-up to wholesale and still need to iron out many details. Yes, I know, I know, it’s been on my to-do list forever. But, let’s not go there. I’m saving that for another post.

Anyway, I fired off an email letting them know when I plan on officially opening up for wholesale (I have a plan I swear) but they asked if there was anyway they could get some for the Holiday season. This request made me pause. Did I really want to lose a potential opportunity because I didn’t feel ready? Because perhaps everything won’t be as perfect as I would hope? I didn’t. I couldn’t. I owed it to myself to just say YES and let the chips fall where they may. So, I did. I said yes.

I’ll share more on the actual shop soon. It’s truly beautiful and worthy of it’s own dedicated post. But I will say it’s stocked with the most beautiful, eco and sustainable products. And, that my little paper goods are going to be amongst the work of some of my favorite stationery designers. I’m honored, excited, nervous and everything in between.

So, yes, modernemotive is heading to Boston. I did it. I took the plunge.

Photo Credit: txhippichicPopular Posts:

Open stock for sale!

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:34:18 +0000

I updated my product shots last week and I’m now selling off the open stock I have for the notepads. By open stock I mean the shrinkwap has been removed. Otherwise, they are in perfect condition and were stored safely away in my supply cupboard to prevent damage.

I’m now selling the 6 notepads below in sets of 2 (any 2) for $16 + shipping. You will be sent the colors seen below in a sturdy cardboard mailer to prevent any damage. If anyone is interested, just send me a convo on Etsy.

FOR THE OFFICE

Daily Agenda To Do Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD + Project Planning To Do Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD

FOR THE KITCHEN

Weekly Menu Planning Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD + Grocery Shopping Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD

FOR THE HOME

Weekly Planning Ecofriendly Notepad + Daily Chores Ecofriendly Notepad

Hope you are all having a fab week so far. I hope to be back blogging with some regularity soon. And not just shop updates I promise! xoPopular Posts:

I couldn’t wait

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:46:48 +0000

So excitement took over and I decided to put my 2011 Calendar on pre-order. Patience is clearly not my virtue. Here’s a look at more of the monthly patterns.

Available in both my Etsy and Big Cartel shops. It will start shipping out late next week.

Have an awesome weekend!Popular Posts:

Sneak Peek: 2011 Desktop Calendar

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:21:40 +0000

I’ve got a sneak peek for you today. I’ve been busy designing all week (hence my lack of presence over here) and one of the projects I wrapped up was the very first modernemotive calendar for 2011. I’m so excited to get this in the shop. I am just waiting (i.e. stalking my mailbox) for the last component.

It will be available in my shop very soon so stay tuned.

What did you get up to this week? Man did it fly by huh?Popular Posts:

4 and a half months

Adele {modernemotive} — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:07:30 +0000

Yesterday I was putting together a shop game plan for the remainder of the year. I came to a realization. We are a mere 4.5 months away from 2011. Now let’s get the “WTF, OMG, say it isn’t so?, where did the year go?” responses out of the way, trust me, it ran immediately through my head too along with my Twitter buddies when I tweeted my realization.

We always hear (or proclaim it ourselves) the saying “time is flying” and boy, saying it yesterday was one HUGE wake up call. I had big goals for 2010. I’ll be the first to raise my hand and say those goals were derailed with an unexpected hiatus amongst other life events. I’ll also admit that I’ve dropped the ball and lacked in my follow through countless times. There’s no denying it.

While it would be easy for me to sit here and rue the facts (and believe me, here and there I will) all I can promise myself over the next 4.5 months is to give it my everything. To walk new paths and venture outside of my comfort zone. It’s pointless for me to look back on 2010 so far and see it as a failure. I don’t talk about every aspect of my life here and what can’t be shown on paper, or in sales and revenue is the life-changing events that have occurred. Thankfully mostly for the better.

Whenever I’d go quiet over here or throughout my break, I’d always bemoan the fact that I wasn’t sharing everything with you guys. I felt this need to justify why it appeared as though I was doing absolutely nothing while in the background things were often changing faster than I could comprehend. I’ve come (need!) to accept the most of 2010 wasn’t meant to be about modernemotive directly but more the centre of it – me. So, I can’t chastise myself for taking the time to recoup from it all. Truth be told, I was still regrouping from much of 2009s events too as well as other things. It’s typical of me to push any aftermath aside and keep chugging on. Eventually it all catches up to you but at some point you have to let it all go. Eventually you have to say goodbye to the “what ifs” and regrets. We have no choice.

As I’ve already said, it’s time to put everything I have into this. To put it mildly, I gotta kick some ass! When I used to work agency-side, no matter where I went, I was always known as the go-to girl to get things done with the key being I’d get it done fast with great results. There’s some slight irony that I take forever to get my self-assigned work complete, but with no bosses breathing down my neck, it’s easy to do. Very easy! So, I need to find that girl again and squeeze every drop of possibility out of the next 4.5 months. I’m ready.

What’s your take on 2010 so far? On track with your goals? And if not, what are your next steps to rev yourself up?

Photo Credit: .Mallory Beth.Popular Posts:

Quoted

Adele {modernemotive} — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:53:59 +0000

I have a fairly large wall in my my main living area. Right now it’s the home for a painting I bought years ago. Sadly, that painting no longer fits in with my tastes and so I’ve been formulating plans for this wall of mine over the last few weeks.

Some of you may of seen my moodboard for my main living area. First of all, yes, it still hasn’t been started BUT I promise you, it’s been slated for September. No ifs or buts. Anyways, let’s forget about my lack of following through for now… I mentioned back then I was going to purchase the Toronto Ork Poster in black and white. I still am and I’ve decided to build a whole photo gallery wall around it.

Rather than talk my way through it I figured I’d give you some context. So, below is where I am thinking of going. The photos shown aren’t necessarily the ones I’ll use but at least it gives you an idea (please ignore the scale of the images within the frame too!). I wanted to add a small burst of color to it but not something that would compete with the photography. Of course, finding frames/images that will work with the symmetry I’m hoping for may not be possible, but I’ll adapt if need be.

As I hope for the wall to be full of great memories and things near and dear to me, I wanted any artwork on there to be my own too. I want the wall to be a story all of it’s own. So, as I love quotes and lean on them often when I need a bit of motivation, I took two I discovered recently and turned them into prints which are now available in my shop. I adore how they look in white frames and I hope that you do too. I’m already sending this one out in gray to a customer so I’m excited to see how others place these within their homes as well. I currently have them at an introductory price of $8 but they will go up to $12 as of July 30th!

Eye Chart Albert Einstein Print

Eye Chart Elbert Hubbard Print

What do you think? Do you have any home renovation projects going on?Popular Posts: