Little Leaf is officially out-earning my day job by quite a bit and oh my word, it feels so exciting!
And not just because I’m making money – goodness knows it’s still not much – but because I’m making (part of) a living doing something I love. Do you know how wonderful that feels? It feels like I’m doing this.
That whole long story I told you about how I got here (how I’m getting here, really)? Passion is key. It makes all the late nights and early mornings and frantic nap time work sessions worth it.
The craziest thing is I’ve started telling people, “I design websites,” in addition to telling them what my day job is. I’m not sure why this feels like such a big deal, why this feels like it’s making me legit somehow, but it does.
I am a little excited about this. Can you tell?
Anyway! Here is what I’ve been working on in the last two months since I last chatted about design things.
Cleveland Food Goddess // WordPress Design
I secretly want to be a food blogger, so I loved getting to work with another fabulous Cleveland blogger on her fun and bright design. I stalked her to find out that Mexican food was her favorite, and included the chile in the header. Reshae was all, “Hey! I’m Latina!” And I’m like, “Hey! I stalked you!” Good sleuthing skills come in handy.
Charlwood Photography // WordPress Design
Dana Blinder // Blogger Design
Dana is a awesome runner-writer girl (those things can be hyphenated). I layered a photo of a map I took with a brushstroke and some retro font to giver her the vintage-inspired blog design she wanted.
Twenty Four Zen Granola // WordPress Design
Your Super Awesome Life // WordPress Design
Ali in Reality // WordPress Design
Drop by Drop // Blogger Design
Thank You Cards
Sarah just got married (YAY SARAH!) and wanted thank you cards for her shower and wedding that reflected their colors and the ‘Great Gatsby-ish’ theme (HOW AWESOME, right?).
Indeed Realty // Logo Design, Yard Signs, and Business Cards
I love, love, love working with local companies. And I love the idea of making realty yard signs more pretty, as well. This was a fun project and I learned all sorts of new things from it.
Little Leaf // WordPress Design
Oh, hey, that’s me! I changed my front page and added a slideshow.
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I’m currently working with a self-proclaimed gypsy, several beloved bloggers, an author, and more! I really love the diversity of my clients and projects. If you think you might be a good fit, I’d love to chat. Check out my site here.
Dana B says
Wahoo, that’s MY blog! I’m totally in love with it. Ashley did a GREAT job of taking in account what I already had, what I wanted and what I decided last minute that I had to have.
Peter says
I LOVE how Ashley’s blog turned out.
(And her business cards. Thanks again!)
brandy says
LADY. You KNOW how I feel about you and your ability to take 849 incomprehensible ideas and turn them into something absolutely amazing! You have a talent and I’m glad that you are leaning into it and sharing it with others. Thank you!
Brianna says
Your are living your dream! How exciting! That is very inspiring indeed :)
wishcake says
You’re making more with your design work than your day job? Sweet mercy. That is definitely something to happy dance over. Congrats, lady! So exciting!
Amber says
That is so fabulous Ashley! Congrats on your business really taking off. I love those Thank You cards you designed for Sarah too!
suki says
definitely a dream of mine! :D great job on getting your biz up and running!
Alexa says
I adore these updates – it’s awesome watching your skills skyrocket. I LOVE the logo/business card design for Indeed Realty. Like, a lot.
Becky says
You HAVE been busy! What great designs, Ashley!
Ashlie says
I love your designs! I am definitely a future client!