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45 for me two days ago, valentines yesterday, and in two days Blair is 40, and almost done with everyday akron, phew! It goes from Feb 1 to March 1 in a FLASH for us.

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45 for me two days ago, valentines yesterday, and in two days Blair is 40, and almost done with everyday akron, phew! It goes from Feb 1 to March 1 in a FLASH for us.

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1/20

It’s a long one, SHOCKING! What’s the old story about the shoemaker’s kids? Well as a designer/marketer, I let last year pass without mention of this, beyond putting a post-it note on one of my computer monitors: 20 YRS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP! All my life I’ve been rooting for and been the little guy…

Graduating amid the .com bubble burst, and applying for a million ENTRY-level graphic design jobs, that somehow all required 1-3 years experience, I didn’t know what I was going to do, as all I wanted to do was leave Akron. It was different then, I was different then.

Gratefully though, I had my job at @dondrummstudios, where I went from sales girl, to Don creating the first and only graphic design Internship for me, to their Graphic Designer/Art Director/Marketing Director over the the next 22 years.

But ideas never stop in this wild brain of mine, and thankfully I had two wonderful friends that were feeling drawn to do something more, too, and the “let’s do it” business ball started rolling.

I founded or co-founded:  〰️ 2004 - 2020 : Immix Studio [graphic design + IT (closed to start LSD)] 〰️ 2004 - 2011 : Pat’s Computer Rescue and PCR Business Systems (at home + commercial computer support (sold my shares)] 〰️ 2004 - 2006 : Rubber City Clothing Co. [Akron-centric apparel (sold the company, and it’s changed hands many times since, still kicking!)] 〰️ 2009 - 2022 : Lovely Somethings and Troop Lovely Somethings [invitations, the storefront, then subscription boxes during the pandemic (the shop 2014-2019)] 〰️ 2017 - 2022 : Akron Foodie (turned it over to my wonderful friend @akronmomandkids who is still creating with it today);  〰️2017 - 2022 : Akron Candle Company (we gave this to the wonderful Kaley of @urbnbuzz);  and now, 〰️ 2021 - present : Liz Scott Designs

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It’s a long one, SHOCKING! What’s the old story about the shoemaker’s kids? Well as a designer/marketer, I let last year pass without mention of this, beyond putting a post-it note on one of my computer monitors: 20 YRS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP! All my life I’ve been rooting for and been the little guy… Graduating amid the .com bubble burst, and applying for a million ENTRY-level graphic design jobs, that somehow all required 1-3 years experience, I didn’t know what I was going to do, as all I wanted to do was leave Akron. It was different then, I was different then. Gratefully though, I had my job at @dondrummstudios, where I went from sales girl, to Don creating the first and only graphic design Internship for me, to their Graphic Designer/Art Director/Marketing Director over the the next 22 years. But ideas never stop in this wild brain of mine, and thankfully I had two wonderful friends that were feeling drawn to do something more, too, and the “let’s do it” business ball started rolling. I founded or co-founded:  〰️ 2004 - 2020 : Immix Studio [graphic design + IT (closed to start LSD)] 〰️ 2004 - 2011 : Pat’s Computer Rescue and PCR Business Systems (at home + commercial computer support (sold my shares)] 〰️ 2004 - 2006 : Rubber City Clothing Co. [Akron-centric apparel (sold the company, and it’s changed hands many times since, still kicking!)] 〰️ 2009 - 2022 : Lovely Somethings and Troop Lovely Somethings [invitations, the storefront, then subscription boxes during the pandemic (the shop 2014-2019)] 〰️ 2017 - 2022 : Akron Foodie (turned it over to my wonderful friend @akronmomandkids who is still creating with it today);  〰️2017 - 2022 : Akron Candle Company (we gave this to the wonderful Kaley of @urbnbuzz);  and now, 〰️ 2021 - present : Liz Scott Designs CONTINUED IN COMMENTS BELOW…

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2/20

COUNTDOWN: 46 days until spring. Punxsutawney Phil and the calendar seem to agree, spring is spring. This melt made me hopeful that it would be sooner, but 46 days sounds way better than 6 weeks, right?! I think I need to recreate this look from our front steps circa 2021, this year. Maybe I will FINALLY do that lasagna layering of bulbs for our big pots, if I can get bulbs in before it freezes again, if said dirts in the pots is actually thawed, if it’s not too late for that?! To google I go…

#lovelysomethingsathome

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COUNTDOWN: 46 days until spring. Punxsutawney Phil and the calendar seem to agree, spring is spring. This melt made me hopeful that it would be sooner, but 46 days sounds way better than 6 weeks, right?! I think I need to recreate this look from our front steps circa 2021, this year. Maybe I will FINALLY do that lasagna layering of bulbs for our big pots, if I can get bulbs in before it freezes again, if said dirts in the pots is actually thawed, if it’s not too late for that?! To google I go… #lovelysomethingsathome

3 weeks ago

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3/20

TODAY WAS A DAY! A mess of a day!

In a world of so much uncertainty, I keep reminding myself of the words I read from Kamala Harris after the election:
“There is an old adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many young people feel like we are entering a dark time. For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But, America, if it is: Let us fill the sky with the light if a billion brilliant stars.”

Since I read that, I felt compelled to try and paint that sky. Finally, on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I sat down and picked up my oils. Oils are not a quick process, so for a few nights, I added layers, and sat and thought, trying to shed the days news from myself.

If only it were that easy. While I have a strike against me, as I am a woman, I am not marginalized to the extent that many I know and love are. My husband is Black, my family is Black. Many of family of friends represent the LGBTQIA+ community, of which we whole-heartedly support, many of my education-based clients had to stop working today, ICE was surrounding the elementary school at the end of the block from where we used to live in North Hill, and I’m afraid for all! I don’t know what to do. Keep trying to be a star...

This is my tiny attempt to do a tiny thing. I will be donating ALL proceeds from the sales of this sticker to:
* Southern Poverty Law Center ($1) +
* Marsha P. Johnson Institute ($1) +
* International Institute of Akron ($1) +
* The Nightlight ($1) +
* Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center ($1)
I implore you to learn more about these groups, and spread the word.

4” Circle Sticker - thick, durable vinyl

Designed by Liz Scott Designs

Will you be a star?
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TODAY WAS A DAY! A mess of a day! In a world of so much uncertainty, I keep reminding myself of the words I read from Kamala Harris after the election: “There is an old adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many young people feel like we are entering a dark time. For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But, America, if it is: Let us fill the sky with the light if a billion brilliant stars.” Since I read that, I felt compelled to try and paint that sky. Finally, on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I sat down and picked up my oils. Oils are not a quick process, so for a few nights, I added layers, and sat and thought, trying to shed the days news from myself. If only it were that easy. While I have a strike against me, as I am a woman, I am not marginalized to the extent that many I know and love are. My husband is Black, my family is Black. Many of family of friends represent the LGBTQIA+ community, of which we whole-heartedly support, many of my education-based clients had to stop working today, ICE was surrounding the elementary school at the end of the block from where we used to live in North Hill, and I’m afraid for all! I don’t know what to do. Keep trying to be a star... This is my tiny attempt to do a tiny thing. I will be donating ALL proceeds from the sales of this sticker to: * Southern Poverty Law Center ($1) + * Marsha P. Johnson Institute ($1) + * International Institute of Akron ($1) + * The Nightlight ($1) + * Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center ($1) I implore you to learn more about these groups, and spread the word. 4” Circle Sticker - thick, durable vinyl Designed by Liz Scott Designs Will you be a star? Order at LizScottDesigns.com

4 weeks ago

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4/20

Well, Blair and I have decided to start traveling for the holidays, and leaning into what makes us happiest. Not sure when I’ll be all-out decorating again, but I did so enjoy the quiet nights of decorating our 10 trees this year, 11 if you count the 20’ tall one outside! Here are a few of them, including my new floral tree in our living room, a new dog tree in the guest room, a new DIY craft tree in the basement, alongside some of our classics, like the disco/rock tree, the skinny delft tree, our @akronchildrens grinch tree, and it always fun adding the year’s adventure ornaments to the travel tree.

And since I went on vacation right after the holidays, I’m still dismantling. And if it ever thaws again maybe our driveway will return to its non-candy cane ways 🤞

#lovelysomethingsathome #tistheseason #christmastreedecorating

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Well, Blair and I have decided to start traveling for the holidays, and leaning into what makes us happiest. Not sure when I’ll be all-out decorating again, but I did so enjoy the quiet nights of decorating our 10 trees this year, 11 if you count the 20’ tall one outside! Here are a few of them, including my new floral tree in our living room, a new dog tree in the guest room, a new DIY craft tree in the basement, alongside some of our classics, like the disco/rock tree, the skinny delft tree, our @akronchildrens grinch tree, and it always fun adding the year’s adventure ornaments to the travel tree. And since I went on vacation right after the holidays, I’m still dismantling. And if it ever thaws again maybe our driveway will return to its non-candy cane ways 🤞 #lovelysomethingsathome #tistheseason #christmastreedecorating

1 month ago

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5/20

Truer words. Last year, next year - make it what you want. I hope for joy and peace for all of you in 2025 ✨

Art by: @oliviaherrickdesign, shared by my friends @ladyfingersletterpress

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Truer words. Last year, next year - make it what you want. I hope for joy and peace for all of you in 2025 ✨ Art by: @oliviaherrickdesign, shared by my friends @ladyfingersletterpress

2 months ago

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6/20

We hope you had a VERY Merry Christmas today and start to Hanukkah! Blair chose the photo for our cards this year, so I surprised him with it enlarged/framed, and we took great joy in the little touches, like the brass plaque, and the personal message in the envelope attached to the back. Thank you, @framebridge for making not one but two of my gifts special this year, and to @minted for coming through with the perfect design so that I could focus on my clients’ designs.

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We hope you had a VERY Merry Christmas today and start to Hanukkah! Blair chose the photo for our cards this year, so I surprised him with it enlarged/framed, and we took great joy in the little touches, like the brass plaque, and the personal message in the envelope attached to the back. Thank you, @framebridge for making not one but two of my gifts special this year, and to @minted for coming through with the perfect design so that I could focus on my clients’ designs.

2 months ago

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7/20

Putting it out into the universe…NEXT YEAR I’m hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Party, a la @christopherspitzmiller and @jordanferney.
🍬🍭 🍬 Who wants to come? Let me know if I should add you to the list…

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Putting it out into the universe…NEXT YEAR I’m hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Party, a la @christopherspitzmiller and @jordanferney. 🍬🍭 🍬 Who wants to come? Let me know if I should add you to the list…

2 months ago

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8/20

Cheers to friends, felt, and snacks. We had a great time @sabertooth_public_art’s studio inside @bounce_hub tonight making fun felt ornaments, downing some wine and catching up. Big thanks to @hillaryoravec for buying this night at the @summitcountycasa silent auction., and to the wonderful ladies of Sabertooth and their amazing #paintcanchristmastree! And as you’re doing your end of year giving, add CASA to the top of your list.

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Cheers to friends, felt, and snacks. We had a great time @sabertooth_public_art’s studio inside @bounce_hub tonight making fun felt ornaments, downing some wine and catching up. Big thanks to @hillaryoravec for buying this night at the @summitcountycasa silent auction., and to the wonderful ladies of Sabertooth and their amazing #paintcanchristmastree! And as you’re doing your end of year giving, add CASA to the top of your list.

2 months ago

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9/20

‘Tis the Season to be RIDICULOUS 🌟Yet another product of @joy_tcb and I swapping IG reels. We got crafty a couple of weeks ago and made these wacky hats in anticipation of @vswaggz and @derseders annual Holiday Party ❄️ Joy got most of the supplies from @dollartree. The trees already had tinsel on them - prob to be used as a centerpiece or on the mantel but we clearly had other ideas. We beefed them up with more tinsel and then hot glued bits and bobs, and of course had to have tree toppers: from ribbon, to poinsettias, to a disco ball (stolen from my music tree), to my fave gold star that she got @target. The inspiration reel that we saw had one of the trees covered in fake hair, a la beehive. I was tempted but fell down a rabbit hole on Amazon and got overwhelmed in the world of extensions. Fast forward to last night, we went over to Joys to put them on, hers was secure enough with two mini butterfly clips. Mine…well, had the same two clips a million Bobby pins and still wasn’t stable (don’t read anything into that, 😉) so Joy had the idea to add the ribbon - perfect. And because they were so tall we could fit into the car and walked the couple of blocks to the party. A few brave souls wore the other two a couple of moments each throughout the party. Go be…RIDICULOUS! God, it made it all so much fun!!!!

PS - My shirt (and the green velvet pants you don’t see) are rented from @nuuly, let me know if you want a $30 off discount code (I get $10 credit) - it’s truly made holiday party looks a breeze! And coat is from our friends @benchpressed in Minnesota - find all sorts of amazingness on their website for the holidays!

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‘Tis the Season to be RIDICULOUS 🌟Yet another product of @joy_tcb and I swapping IG reels. We got crafty a couple of weeks ago and made these wacky hats in anticipation of @vswaggz and @derseders annual Holiday Party ❄️ Joy got most of the supplies from @dollartree. The trees already had tinsel on them - prob to be used as a centerpiece or on the mantel but we clearly had other ideas. We beefed them up with more tinsel and then hot glued bits and bobs, and of course had to have tree toppers: from ribbon, to poinsettias, to a disco ball (stolen from my music tree), to my fave gold star that she got @target. The inspiration reel that we saw had one of the trees covered in fake hair, a la beehive. I was tempted but fell down a rabbit hole on Amazon and got overwhelmed in the world of extensions. Fast forward to last night, we went over to Joys to put them on, hers was secure enough with two mini butterfly clips. Mine…well, had the same two clips a million Bobby pins and still wasn’t stable (don’t read anything into that, 😉) so Joy had the idea to add the ribbon - perfect. And because they were so tall we could fit into the car and walked the couple of blocks to the party. A few brave souls wore the other two a couple of moments each throughout the party. Go be…RIDICULOUS! God, it made it all so much fun!!!! PS - My shirt (and the green velvet pants you don’t see) are rented from @nuuly, let me know if you want a $30 off discount code (I get $10 credit) - it’s truly made holiday party looks a breeze! And coat is from our friends @benchpressed in Minnesota - find all sorts of amazingness on their website for the holidays!

3 months ago

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10/20

Tis the Season…of Burgundy. I feel like I talk about this a lot, the pull towards a certain color. And right now, it’s this hue that I used to think of tragically late 80s/90s decor with hunter green, and shiny brass. Welp, now our basement is burgundy, and we have a hunter guest room, and plenty of brass throughout, though not shiny. ❓Tell me below, what color are you currently crushing on?

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Tis the Season…of Burgundy. I feel like I talk about this a lot, the pull towards a certain color. And right now, it’s this hue that I used to think of tragically late 80s/90s decor with hunter green, and shiny brass. Welp, now our basement is burgundy, and we have a hunter guest room, and plenty of brass throughout, though not shiny. ❓Tell me below, what color are you currently crushing on?

3 months ago

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11/20

Turkey Day Recap 🦃 We moved things down to our still-in-process basement craft/game room. It was the perfect space to create one giant table using folding tables, lots of tablecloths and the inspiration for it all, @johnderiancompany Asparagus Candles for @target. Blair’s smoked turkey was incredible, we laughed, we ate, and Michelle figured out the corkscrew that we brought back from Paris. I had more fun leading up to it too, including making the ceramic place cards, thanks @instagram for the tutorial! One downside, our house is technically 6 floors high, so from the kitchen to the basement, you have to go down two flights, there was LOTS of carrying, and after dancing my ass of at Thursdays the night before, my legs were def not thrilled with me. So every time I heard “we need more salt”, etc. the little people inside my legs that were trying to keep me upright were screaming… but it was all worth it, for the night before AND Thanksgiving. I’m so very grateful for the lives that Blair and I have built together and for all of our family and friends 💗 Thank you, friends!

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Turkey Day Recap 🦃 We moved things down to our still-in-process basement craft/game room. It was the perfect space to create one giant table using folding tables, lots of tablecloths and the inspiration for it all, @johnderiancompany Asparagus Candles for @target. Blair’s smoked turkey was incredible, we laughed, we ate, and Michelle figured out the corkscrew that we brought back from Paris. I had more fun leading up to it too, including making the ceramic place cards, thanks @instagram for the tutorial! One downside, our house is technically 6 floors high, so from the kitchen to the basement, you have to go down two flights, there was LOTS of carrying, and after dancing my ass of at Thursdays the night before, my legs were def not thrilled with me. So every time I heard “we need more salt”, etc. the little people inside my legs that were trying to keep me upright were screaming… but it was all worth it, for the night before AND Thanksgiving. I’m so very grateful for the lives that Blair and I have built together and for all of our family and friends 💗 Thank you, friends!

3 months ago

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12/20

What a night! To be clear, what a 2 hours! Dancing like it was 20 years ago, but husband picked us up at 10, very not like 20 years ago. Such an amazing night with these people that I am insanely grateful for, and the same thrill of 20 years ago, running into others that you love, hey @meltobes5 😘 Happy Thanksgiving, all 🦃 @mrzubsdeli

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What a night! To be clear, what a 2 hours! Dancing like it was 20 years ago, but husband picked us up at 10, very not like 20 years ago. Such an amazing night with these people that I am insanely grateful for, and the same thrill of 20 years ago, running into others that you love, hey @meltobes5 😘 Happy Thanksgiving, all 🦃 @mrzubsdeli

3 months ago

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13/20

‘Tis the Season…for mail! After addressing and stamping thousands upon thousands of wedding invitations in my Lovely Somethings era, I discovered a handy little trick that I utilize every year for Christmas cards to speed things up and keep things looking good! 🌟 Turn your envelopes sideways so that they are vertical/portrait, so that you can use the bottom corners as guides when applying your stamps. You can then eyeball it with the two sides and corner viewable, holding the stamp above to line it up, then lay it down to apply, no more twisting and turning or “does this look straight?” #christmascards #postagetip

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‘Tis the Season…for mail! After addressing and stamping thousands upon thousands of wedding invitations in my Lovely Somethings era, I discovered a handy little trick that I utilize every year for Christmas cards to speed things up and keep things looking good! 🌟 Turn your envelopes sideways so that they are vertical/portrait, so that you can use the bottom corners as guides when applying your stamps. You can then eyeball it with the two sides and corner viewable, holding the stamp above to line it up, then lay it down to apply, no more twisting and turning or “does this look straight?” #christmascards #postagetip

3 months ago

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14/20

I hope everyone knows the love of a dog, their dog (or in my case 2), at least once in their life. I love you, Quinnie 🐶💗 @adventuresofquinnandpiper

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I hope everyone knows the love of a dog, their dog (or in my case 2), at least once in their life. I love you, Quinnie 🐶💗 @adventuresofquinnandpiper

3 months ago

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15/20

You’ve Got Mail, Always 💌
A perennial fave of mine, it was so special to watch with friends, including my own shop girl, @hellolaurenbrady!  We had INCREDIBLE snacks - you’re going to go insane over the Jarcuterie, and I hope the pencils make you smile. Go read the full blog post (link in bio) where you can get all of the recipes on one page without clicking, plus you can download jar labels that I designed and a cocktail sign - make your guests make their own cocktails, so you can enjoy, too!

RECIPES: - Jarcuterie - Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip - Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Pencil Cookies
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
- F-O-X Fireside Cocktail

DOWNLOADS:
- Jar Labels
- Cocktail Sign

SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS: @lideylikes  @inagarten
@schultz_connie
jeffreyfulvimari
@megryan
@delish
@dechecospizzeria  @vswaggz
@joysakronkitchen

Plus, shop for your supplies, all from your phone.

Party Arty!  @lizscottdesigns #letlizhelp
#youvegotmail #noraephron #megryan #tomhanks

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You’ve Got Mail, Always 💌 A perennial fave of mine, it was so special to watch with friends, including my own shop girl, @hellolaurenbrady!  We had INCREDIBLE snacks - you’re going to go insane over the Jarcuterie, and I hope the pencils make you smile. Go read the full blog post (link in bio) where you can get all of the recipes on one page without clicking, plus you can download jar labels that I designed and a cocktail sign - make your guests make their own cocktails, so you can enjoy, too! RECIPES: - Jarcuterie - Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip - Pumpkin Spice Popcorn - Pencil Cookies - Easy Peanut Butter Fudge - F-O-X Fireside Cocktail DOWNLOADS: - Jar Labels - Cocktail Sign SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS: @lideylikes  @inagarten @schultz_connie jeffreyfulvimari @megryan @delish @dechecospizzeria  @vswaggz @joysakronkitchen Plus, shop for your supplies, all from your phone. Party Arty!  @lizscottdesigns #letlizhelp #youvegotmail #noraephron #megryan #tomhanks

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16/20

Thank you, @jordanferney, for always inspiring me 🌟 Putting this here to remind myself to prune my hydrangeas in loooooooong cuts.

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Thank you, @jordanferney, for always inspiring me 🌟 Putting this here to remind myself to prune my hydrangeas in loooooooong cuts.

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17/20

When one of your best friends nabs her DREAM job, her own neuro-science lab (even if it means she moved Canada), you immediately say YES when asked to design branding for said new lab. Over the years, I’ve always pushed @emilyoby to tell me more about the work she does - you guys it’s so fascinating, for example some of it was done with the goal of helping stroke patients move limbs again - so us doing this work as a team I learned so much.,.but in Liz language, like the beauty of the brainwaves feedback reports. I’ll share the end product very soon; as I didn’t remember to make this post until we wrapped up the designs. Congrats Emma, endlessly and always proud of you 💙 #dremilyoby #theobylab @queensuniversity 🇨🇦

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When one of your best friends nabs her DREAM job, her own neuro-science lab (even if it means she moved Canada), you immediately say YES when asked to design branding for said new lab. Over the years, I’ve always pushed @emilyoby to tell me more about the work she does - you guys it’s so fascinating, for example some of it was done with the goal of helping stroke patients move limbs again - so us doing this work as a team I learned so much.,.but in Liz language, like the beauty of the brainwaves feedback reports. I’ll share the end product very soon; as I didn’t remember to make this post until we wrapped up the designs. Congrats Emma, endlessly and always proud of you 💙 #dremilyoby #theobylab @queensuniversity 🇨🇦

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18/20