Posts by hazelbasil

Sorry for the lack of posts guys, but Shepard Fairey [of the famous Obey Giant campaign] is coming to the Charleston Music Hall in May. Thanks to my hubs, who is always more culturally aware than me. 🙂

Just read another great article about “talent is persistence” theme [which also reminds me of Seth Godin’s “Linchpin” chapter on  shipping it (putting your stuff out there!)]. Pardon the f- bomb at the bottom of the article, but this really is a great read from the 99u.com. It brings me back to my decade’s old  question: “what does it take to be you?” My intentions for today’s blog...

Although this article is more for writers, some of what he says can be influenced for other forms of art [setting aside time, focus; just producing/creating, etc.] Here’s How Daniel Pink Writes my favorite takeaway: Can you offer any advice to writers and content producers that you might offer yourself, if you could go back in time and “do it all over?” Don’t worry about what other people think. And work harder. You might not...

The Creative Group’s 2014 Salary Guide is here! Check it out, especially if you’re in a creative field [such as: designer, web designer, web developer, interactive marketing manager, digital project manager, user experience (ux) designer, web content writer, etc.]. I love the coffee theme of the guide too.

Some of you know, I bake, as part of my weekly or sometimes monthly routine. I lean towards the sweet stuff, but on occasion can make a quiche. I also like to try gluten free or even strange combinations [like Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies!] In today’s post, I wanted to feature someone who can do it all, Allison Galentine. She previously worked at Caviar and Bananas, but is now at Charleston Bakery. I first met Allison, at a...