SITE COMING SOON
In case you’re new here, I will die on this hill: our friends @henryscreamery make THE BEST VANILLA ICE CREAM EVER TO EXIST. And perhaps my fave ice cream, period. So glad we could get our end of the weekend fix, @mustardseedmrkt. Shop and eat local 🍦
1 week ago
❤️ I’m thrilled to share that I’ve accepted a new role as Director of Marketing for @thecentersohio!
The Centers is an incredible nonprofit changing the world one life at a time through accessible health & wellness, early learning, workforce development, and youth residential services. With over 700 employees and roots dating back to 1851, The Centers is the result of many trusted orgs joining forces over the years — names you might recognize like Traveler’s Aid, Cleveland Christian Home, El Barrio, The Free Clinic, and more.
I’m honored to join their Institutional Advancement team to help bring greater awareness and meaningful impact to an organization that serves 20,000+ Northeast Ohioans each year — no matter their background or circumstances. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you to so many of you for the leads, support, and well wishes throughout my search. The world hasn’t gotten any less chaotic, but I’m so grateful to have landed in a place doing such vital work — and where I know my skills will be put to such meaningful use.
Blair is pumped to have a new commuting buddy, as I’ll be in the office Tues–Thurs (next to The Agora) and WFH on Mon & Fri. He says it’s a “whole new life for us,” so we’ll have to see where this takes us, but def expect more Cleveland restaurant content 😉
And yes, Liz Scott Designs lives on, taking on select creative projects moving forward 💗
Hooray for Day One 🎉
3 weeks ago
You guys! Monday is a BIG day for me, I can’t wait to tell you why, soon. To prepare, I needed to restock on @efrancespaper Little Notes, LePens and sure some other totally necessary things. I headed over to see Heather @gardenerofbath and Erin @papermillstudiodesigns - duh, shop local.
🔥 TIP from a former stationery shop owner - no matter where you are, check out the greeting card selection. Buy what you love, not necessarily what you need. Then you’ll have a killer stash, always ready to cheer up a friend or toast a couple, and you won’t have to scramble/rush out to whatever convenient store is open and settle for what they have. Shop smarter, and keep your money in our community 💗
3 weeks ago
🍓+🍊=✨ What a night! My 2nd Cookbook Club, but 1st time hosting the group of lovely ladies! Give it a listen - though you’ll hear that we forgot to take many food pics, but we can all attest, @lideylikes COOKING IN REAL LIFE should be your go to cookbook for summer. We’ve all made multiple recipes from it already. It’s so approachable with easy ingredients, directions, and above all yummy!
THE DETAILS:
📕 Cooking in Real Life by @lideylikes
〰️ Lanterns and Ceramic Daschunds @berrysblooms
〰️ Foxglove, Astilbe, and other giant leaf plant I can NEVER remember the name of in planters @grafgrowers
〰️ Dark Pink Peonies are from my garden, the rest are @littlebeanfarm
〰️ Giant Neon Sparklers, oranges and strawberries @acmefreshmarket
〰️ Tablecloth and Napkins @jcrew
〰️ Servingware @lecreuset @mrsalice @crateandbarrel
I’m so grateful for this little group, where we can talk food and life. Thank you friends for getting me to actually like cooking again, even if it’s only once a month 💗
4 weeks ago
So much inspiration in these tiny little miracles of nature. Not sure what exactly I will be inspired to make, but I knew I had to take reference photos. Fingers crossed that a few of them make it back to Akron with me. From Sanibel, with love 🐚 #lovelysomethingstravels
1 month ago
In working on my proposal in order to be considered to design the new logo for our great city (Akron), it was a little trip down memory lane. The second company I co-founded was @rubber_city_clothing with my friends, and I think this was our first shirt: @derseders’ tattoo! Akron is home to so many great things, 🍔, 🎶, 🌳, and people often talk about the cost of living being relatively low (which is great), but because of that I think it lends itself wonderfully to so many of us taking the leap and starting businesses! But above all the cool things from our town, it’s really the people that make it what it is (and that they support all of our dreams).
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Shout out to the other RCCC OGs: @joy_tcb @derseders @gabledroid @patrick_carroll35 and Jon!
#akronisawesome
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We sold it in 2006, and it’s changed hands several times since, but they are still slinging shirts!
1 month ago
Happy Spring, everyone! It never fails that I plan a trip when I’d normally be planting at home. I’m heading down to Mom’s in Florida, and at least this year I didn’t plan a ton before I left. Tonight I planted the big window boxes above the garage that have a self watering system. And I’m planting the leftovers all together in a group of pots next to the garage so Blair can easily water them, then I will replant/disperse when I get back. Spoiler alert 🚨 the palette this year is NOTHING like this photo. Now time to head to even warmer weather, working remotely, and I hear we may go on an airboat ride…
2 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day, to my beautiful Momma. Thank you for a fun filled weekend, full of lots of laughs 💗 @alliefinnerty
2 months ago
Had the most amazing night, participating in my first official Cookbook Club night. They normally pick one cookbook a month and each person will do a diff recipe. Tonight’s selection was simply the divine @inagarten, so there were cookbooks aplenty to select from. I’ll admit I was anxious today as these days Blair does the lion’s share of our cooking, and I horrendously torched a huge pot of beef/rice last week (I’m still trying to clean out the Dutch oven from it)…anyhoo…I got it together and made Leek and Mushroom Bread Pudding, joined the party and had the best time talking about food and restaurants. Heaven, I know. And in true #barefootcontessaathome fashion, I didn’t get around to making a dessert I was considering so i said “store bought is fine” as I unveiled the raspberry oat bars I grabbed from @portalwestcoffee on the way to the party. And you know darn well that @jamtoothbakingco treats are waaaaay better than fine. Thanks, @vswaggz for the beautiful setting and thanks to everyone for being so wonderful (and making great food)! #cookbookclubrulz
2 months ago
As you’re enjoying this beautiful (when not raining) spring and hitting the trails, remember to take along an LSD journal, complete with a trailheads checklist on the back cover to HIKE, BIKE, and PADDLE. Link in Bio 🔗
2 months ago
How is it already Friday again?! Tell me your weekend plans…
I’ll be hitting the gym with @aratay.eebay, Date Night with @darth.hulk to see Sinners, doing some house stuff, and ending it with joining an @inagarten themed cookbook club/garden party over @vswaggz - now to remember how to straighten my hair 😬
2 months ago
The world keeps turning and I keep going. While I’m still searching for the right home for myself from 9-5, I continue to do meaningful work through @lizscottdesigns. I’m currently wrapping up a project that I can’t wait to share with you. Recently this incredible human/education consultant, Matt Eskin, out of Philadelphia hired me for both Strategy and Design projects. So far I have 1. NAMED his new business; 2. DESIGNED his branding and identity system, including logo, business cards, letterhead, and of course brand guidelines; 3. am currently designing MARKETING collateral; plus 4. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, with SOCIAL MEDIA templates and strategy on the horizon.
I can’t wait to share all of the good stuff including cluing you in to his services that will help so many families across the country, but for now, let’s all say it together: #letlizhelp.
2 months ago
Friday Funkalicious Beauty. This week I was def drawn to moody greens and pops of you guessed it, 💗.
2 months ago
Thrilled to share that I’ve received a bronze Indigo Design Award for my work on Waxed Crescent—my very first design competition...and I went big, entering and winning INTERNATIONALLY.
This design not only featured my favorite of her signature items, the goat cheese truffle rolled in everything spices (top), but it also turned into a charcuterie board itself, Manchego wedge and all.
I’m beside myself to be honored in this way, especially from the esteemed jury—designers from Google, Nike, and on and on.
This project—and the recognition it’s received—is a great example of how I partner with passionate entrepreneurs to bring their brand stories to life through thoughtful design and strategic marketing. I’m currently exploring new opportunities in creative direction, branding, project management, and marketing—full-time and freelance—so if you know someone looking for an experienced creative leader, I’d love an introduction!
Read more about the award, LINK IN BIO 🔗
#LetLizHelp #CreativeDirection #IndigoDesignAwards #IndigoDesignAward #BrandStrategy #MarketingLeadership #DesignAwards #OpenToWork #VisualIdentity #AwardWinningDesign #WomenInDesign @indigoawards @waxedcrescent
3 months ago
Friday Festive Beauty, aka screenshots of what I’ve been drawn to lately. Florals not surprising, intricately piped cakes is a new fascination- but my love of baked goods is forever 🥐 💗 🍰 🌺
3 months ago
What a Sunday Fun Day! I was honored to tag along on Cookbook Club’s outing to @birdietowncle in Lakewood yesterday. We had an EXCELLENT time and I can’t wait to go back. Highly suggest it for double dates (4 people can play per card). Grab a cocktail, play 9 (or 18) maybe with more cocktails, and have a wonderful dinner.
As a big putt putt fan, I wasn’t sure how exciting the holes would be without windmills and Humpty Dumpty, but they were super creative and of course aesthetically pleasing. A lot were modeled off of old school games like Skeeball and Plinko and designed around the existing architecture. I can’t wait to go with B so I can beat him (if you’ve followed for a while you know I search out putt putt on vacations). BTW, last pic is after my hole in one!!!!!
Oh yeah, and the food was 💯. @jmvedaa’s incredible coconut calamari from Salt+, perfectly fried pickles, and roasted carrots with chili crisp and yogurt got us started, then most of us had the short rib grilled cheese, or burger, or mushroom strudel, all wonderful!
You know a place is awesome when you’re texting other people that you aren’t with to make future plans to go there so 1. You can come back and 2. You can show them a great time! 👏 ⛳️ Only note is to carpool as is street parking. Thanks Cookbook Club ladies and @birdietowncle for an awesome outing.
3 months ago
What happens when wildfires and floods affect a brilliant product idea and its launch? Well…my lifelong friend, Erin Eisinger, developed these incredible TIME CARDS to help people plan days with room for growth, play, rest, and surprise, in collaboration with another former Akronite, Sara Kinnamon Fritsch, and her gorgeous company, @studiotigress. And let’s just say Mother Nature was NOT on their side.
🗓️ TIME CARDS are the ultimate conversation starter for you and your family—
💡 What’s your absolute best holiday memory?
💫 What was so special about it?
🪄 How can you recreate some of that magic for that holiday this year?
🔮 How will you make it special or different this time?”
Man, there are some wonderful things to plan for and reflect on…and their beauty can be experienced all year long. There are no dates, so start the conversations now and plan out a month, a season, the rest of the year, or keep going…
TIME CARDS are an incredible gift for yourself, and of course others. They are especially great to keep on hand for hostess gifts.
Head to the link in bio to read my blog about the cards, including a video of Erin describing her challenges, and a link to purchase.
Kudos to @eeeisinger and the @fourbynorth team for the idea, design, and execution;👏 to @mehmetic for the artwork; and 🎉 to @portlandsunshine and @studiotigress for offering always-beautiful, never boring products.
4 months ago
I first met Cassie when she shopped at Lovely Somethings—she’s a true delight! In the years since, Cassie has joined our favorite team, the @cavs, as their Senior Graphic Designer. I’m constantly in awe of the physical scope of her projects and her talent ✨ In this second installment of 5 Questions, @cassie_jo33 shares some really cool accounts to follow, a very legit pet peeve, and you’ll learn about her fave designs 🔗 Link in bio.
4 months ago
Not much tops good mail in my (stamp) book - see what I did there 😉
4 months ago
🚨 Life Update 🚨
Like so many Americans, I find myself in need of a FULL-TIME JOB due to federal funding cuts. While I’ve loved consulting (and will still take on projects!), this upheaval has me looking for something steady.
〰️ My background is rooted in design, but I’m most interested in roles such as: CREATIVE DIRECTOR, MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, SALES —though I’m totally open to new opportunities!
💡 Know of a job? A great connection? I’d love to chat! Every share, referral, and lead helps more than you know.
〰️ I put everything—resumes, portfolio, relocation info, and more—in one spot:
lizscottdesigns.com/opentowork (link in bio)
Being self employed isn’t for the faint of heart, a couple of the things I’m looking forward to with a FULL-TIME POSITION:
✔️ A steady income for the first time in 8 years
✔️ Paid time off for the first time in 20 years
✔️ Helping another company THRIVE
These are uncertain times, but I’m staying hopeful and excited for what’s next. Thank you for your support! 💗
#OpenToWork #JobSearch #Marketing #Design #CreativeDirector #Networking #MarketingDirector #DirectorofCommunications #ProjectManagement #Sales #LetLizHelp
4 months ago