News + Recognition

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 It's a new year for Design With Chon (DWC), and with it, comes new goals and striving for progress. I have been in business for over a year now and am very thankful for all the support that I have received. There are so many things that are brewing for Design With Chon, and I plan to keep everyone abreast with projects and ideas that can benefit you personally for wedding, home or business. Here are DWC 2011 business goals and current projects!
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DWC GOALS:

1. Improved website + functionality
2. Newsletter + monthly promotions
3. Expand awareness of DWC
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NEWS + RECOGNITION:

01.11.11  Attending Chicago Style Wedding Magazine Launch Party. DWC's ad is being featured in their 2011 wedding magazine. A full spread feature is in the work with other wedding vendors, too.
01.07.11  Recently hired a new marketing consultant intern! In process of interviewing Marketing Director candidate for DWC. More info to come...
12.23.10  Met with new programmer, Vic, for DWC. He's awesome, and I am very excited to share the end product with you all once the website has been overhauled. Sneak preview to come possibly by the end of the month.
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NEW PROJECT(S):

- Design two custom family books (documentary of a girl + boy from birth to 1st birthday)
- Logo + Identity for a new start-up business (Chicago Personal Training)
- Logo + Identity for a marketing/PR company (Yellow Duck PR)
- Develop floor plan, research + design my basement (new media/family room, office, art studio + storage)
- Prep 2010 taxes :(

Featured Photography: David Newkirk

It's the first Friday in 2011, and the time just keeps flying by. And if you have kids, before you know it, they are all grown up! So if you have the time and money to spare this year, how about investing in a good photographer while they are still little. Usually, I showcase wedding photography, but I want to expand my range of acknowledgment of good photography out there beyond wedding as the only subject. There is sooo much more to life such as family and documenting those cherished moments.

Today's featured photographer is David Newkirk that resides in Utah. He is a wedding photographer along with many other photography skills under his belt — fashion, commercial and portrait to just list a few more. Basically, he's an all around talented photographer and visit his website to see his full range. In this post, I have decided to highlight his portraiture of a family and these are photos that I just fell in love with. You can see the warmth, the joy of life in the kids and parents come through in each of these shots. Awesome black & white photos and such vibrant color! Kudos to David for his dedication in photography.

{Images via DavidNewkirk.com}

Interior Spaces: Peridot, White + Black

I have been neglecting to show great interiors. I want my blog feed to be your source for inspirational wedding, business and home ideas. From now on when I feature an wedding inspiration board, I plan on sharing good interior spaces that reflect the same color palette. These lovely rooms highlight the Peridot green, black and white as the main colors and accents for each of these rooms. All of these rooms are very sophisticated, and they embrace the airy light and freshness of spring, too.

Remember, any color can work in any room as long as it is balanced amongst the other components in the room. And if you don't know how to make it work and pull it visually together, Design With Chon can be your easy resource to get it done right! ;)

Inspiration Board #10: Spring Peridot Green

It's a New Year! Spring is around the corner, and I can't wait for that first hint of green to bloom on branches and for the grass to peak though the ground. And it's getting close to wedding season, too! Here's a great color palette to pay tribute to a spring wedding that is fresh, rustic, and with an edge of modernity.

The lively color of Peridot goes great with the earthy brown, and then I wanted to add a bit of sophistication through black and white accents to add elegance to the overall setting. Use unconventional ingredients for the decor and table setting – mossy arrangements, dogwood branches with white blooms, black lacquered manzanita branches and an eclectic mix of large white vases. For florals – green mums and soft, white florals like peonies and tulips. And how about a hand drawn invitation design showcasing a flower which sets the mood of feel of your overall wedding with calligraphic and traditional fonts.