The List Update

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Hello blog!  It’s been a while, hasn’t it? There’s basically no point in apologizing anymore; the secret is out: I’m a flaky blogger.  (Is that too many colons in a row? Is there such a thing, even?)  To mark my triumphant temporary return, here’s an updated look at my 26 before 26 resolutions.  You may notice that number 15 and 17 have BOTH been taken care of! (I’ll be posting a HUGE picture post later this week, documenting my absolutely delightful trip to Portland with my BFF.)  There’s also a little matter of the “in progress” goals (highlighted in pink) that have been coming along (but don’t yet have any photographic proof).  I also have three (THREE!) crafty tutorials to share, plus a whole bunch of projects and some other random stuff that I’ve been working on for ye olde blog.

You’ll believe it when you see it, I know.  I (still) love you, though!

XOXO, rachel.

Font Friday

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If you’ve ever been on the Subway in Toronto, you’ve probably noticed that some of the older, non-renovated stations still boast some gorgeous type.  I recently found out that the TTC actually created its own hand lettered typeface that was loosely based off of Futura and Gill (two of my very favourite and most often used!).  You can read all about the history of Toronto Subway here, or buy Toronto Subway Regular here.

Metropolis Free FontSince I missed a week, here’s another: Metropolis, a 1920s inspired free font available through Fontfabric. You can probably tell by now that I have a soft spot for decorative fonts. I remain unrepentant.

Metropolis Free Font Download it for free here, (but don’t forget to read the terms of use!)

xoxo

Real life.

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Graphic Business Card

Remember that one time I said “hey, I’m going to start blogging 6 days a week!”? Yeah, me either.  I’m unfailingly horrible at blogging consistently, which is why I’m constantly astonished by how many people still come visit every day.  It actually makes me feel a little bit guilty, which is probably good, all things considered.

A problem I’m having is that I don’t feel like I can blog about what’s happening in “real life” right now – mostly because it’s been an endless stream of projects I can’t discuss, clients I can’t mention, and interviews that I don’t want to jinx.  I’ve noticed a trend of people blogging and tweeting the specifics of their job hunt, but I don’t think that’s the best idea ever.

Anyway, rest assured that I am indeed interviewing, working, designing, planning and scheming, and will continue to blog irregularly (but with great feeling).

Oh, there was a point to this post, and that is BUSINESS CARDS!  I know I promised aaaaages ago to show off my pretty new cards, so now I’m finally delivering.  I got them printed at moo, and I couldn’t be happier with the quality.  I’m planning a complete redesign of my portfolio in the next few months, so I’ll be designing new cards again(!), but I’ll definitely be sad to see these ones go.

Hope you’re having a lovely Friday so far!  Come back later this afternoon for our regularly scheduled “font friday”!

xoxo