We are marketing and communications experts. We focus on entrepreneurs, expressing passion through engaging design and content that drives business.

 

Sara Graham

Founder, Content Director

As both a designer and a writer, Sara is able to create not just the visual experience, but also to capture the unique story of her clients. In this way, she is able to set them apart by showcasing their passion and personality in order to connect with their audience. She helps her clients engage with their customers and show them they are catered to.

“Words are not just descriptive, they are transformative... generative.”

Sara is a design and content workhorse, but she also acts as a coach, taking inspiration from her clients' visions and successes and fashioning a marketing strategy tailored for today's aesthetics- and authenticity-driven environment. She helps her clients understand their target audience, express their business through design and define a desired return on investment.

Sara has been a contributing writer with the Riverfront Times, Sauce Magazine, Zagat's St. Louis beat, St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, St. Louis Magazine and ALIVE Magazine

 
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Our latest blog for @radpad was a breath of fresh air to write! 💛 HOTTEST APARTMENT STYLES FOR 2019 New year, new place! Or, maybe just a refresh. Whatever the occasion, 2019 offers fresh new ways to nest. At the 2019 Atlanta Furnishings Show, tactile experiences were everywhere. Richly colored velvet sofas, sumptuous wool and faux furs and nubby natural fabrics added depth and an experiential flair to interior elements. Handcrafted items continue their comeback and offer not just uniqueness, but also an authenticity. Finally, the simple, relaxing style of northern Europe (“hygge” anyone?) has crossed the pond and is redefining cozy. Elle Decor marks a trend towards “less is more” with light-filled, airy spaces with less clutter and, a return to “form is function” and more clever storage options. Many are seeking a deeper connection to the natural world, both literally with walls that open to create outdoor living spaces and also by bringing nature indoors through plants, and natural materials such as fibers and stone. Also continuing into 2019 are deep paint colors for walls, especially saturated greens and warm neutrals. House Beautiful rolls out a move towards bold wall paper, especially in botanical and patterned prints. (And, removable peel-and-stick wallpaper is becoming more widely available, offering a great option for apartment dwellers that is also easy to update on a whim!) Linen bedding is offering easy-care luxury in comfy, natural tones. Move over “industrial farmhouse,” welcome “nature-inspired comfortable” – happy decorating! 💛 #design #apartmentdesign #blog #blogger #bloggerlife #newyearnewplace #2019 #sumptuous #richcolor #wool #fauxfur #interiordesign #handcrafted #hygge #cozy #airy #light #lightandairy #formisfunction #connectiontonature #saturated #botanical
#Repost @bymariandrew ・・・ #inspiration #quote #quoteoftheday #takeawalk #rest #rejuvination
Congratulations to @bellifioristl on the launch of your new website! It's simply stunning and we love the in-depth event stories on the Belli Blog! Well done! Check it out at bellifioristl.com! 💐 #websitedesign #design #branding #floraldesign #events #community #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #stl #stlouis
Our client @kakaochocolatestl is putting lotsa love into each Valentine’s Day morsel over in their chocolate factory! . . . #valentinesday #bemine #bemyvalentine #chocolate #nothingsayslovelikechocolate #celebrate #languageoflove #foodislove #stl #stlouis
Congratulations to our client, @nathanielreidbakery — well-deserved! 📰 #Repost @nathanielreidbakery ・・・ We are deeply honored to be named one of this year's '40 Under 40,' a prestigious and well-established award bestowed by the St. Louis Business Journal every year. The recognition as a "mover and a shaker" both in business and in my local community is precisely what I have striven to accomplish since opening our doors in 2016. We have been blessed with a few awards over the last two years, but this holds special significance to me as it acknowledges hard-work and dedication in my hometown community. "The best part of my job is [looking through the kitchen window] and seeing the expressions of joy on our customer' faces as they look through the display cases - it's so rewarding." Hats off to rest of the incredible class of 2019 -- congratulations! . . . #stlouisbusinessjournal #40under40 #stl #stlouis #community #recognition #moverandshaker #strive #accomplishment #hardwork #dedication #hometown #rewarding #40under402019
One of my clients asked for some tips on taking good “phone photos” of food and I thought I’d share them with you! These tips can be applied to any subject matter, of course. Professional photography is always the best way to showcase your offerings, but sometimes there’s magic unfolding in front of your eyes in the moment and you need to be ready to capture it! 📱 3 Critical Steps For Taking Gorgeous Food Photos With Your Phone: LIGHTING Indirect natural daylight is the best lighting for capturing the highest resolution and the most vibrant color. (Restaurant lighting is often very dim, leading to a pixelated, fuzzy image. Kitchen lighting is often very harsh but will do in a pinch, but see #3!) If you can time your photo for a daytime photo, DO IT. It often works best to pick a table in the restaurant near a window - indirect is best, but direct sun can sometimes be lovely. BACKGROUND One of the hallmarks of a professional photograph is the focus on the subject matter with the rest of the world blurred out. These days, it's easy to achieve this with a smart phone. On an iPhone using the Portrait feature, follow the instruction to step back enough to engage the feature. Contrasting background colors work best. With a Samsung, install the Google Camera app and use the Lens Blur option - this blurs after the photo is taken and you can adjust the settings in preview. SETTING Obviously, your food is the star, but you might not realize what else is taking the stage in your photos. After your dish is plated, set it on an interesting surface, such as a table in the restaurant, the bar top, even the grass or a gorgeous sidewalk outside. If you must take the photo in the kitchen, make sure the surface is clean. Then, keep waste, trash cans, signs, people, light sockets -- any clutter -- out of the photo. All of these photos were taken with an iPhone 7 Plus. #phonephotograpy #foodphotography #phonephotos #foodphotos #howto #protip #diy #marketing #iphone 1. The recently closed Squatter’s Cafe from @chefrobconnoley (anxiously awaiting @bulrush_stl !) 2. Salad @turnstl 3. Ramen @nudohousestl 4. Brunch @turnstl
Our graphic designer @meaghandee crafted a gorgeous illustrated logo for @bellifioristl in St. Louis (a high-end florist). Stay tuned for their new website launching soon! . . . #graphicdesign #design #illustrated #illustrate #logo #branding #marketing #floraldesign #smallbusinessmarketing #flowers #newlook
#followfriday Did you know we create blog content? Check out our latest on @radpad and get tips on apartment searching and living! . . . #apartmentlife #loftlife #blogging #blogger #urban #urbanliving #testimonial #clientlove #protip #create #blog #engagetaste
 

Meaghan Dee

Graphic Designer

Meaghan Dee is an Assistant Professor in the Visual Communication Design Program at Virginia Tech. Prior to that, she worked as a designer in the architectural field. Her design focus is on branding, typography, editorial design, user-experience and packaging. Her work has been awarded nationally and internationally by the American Advertising Federation, the American Institute of Graphic Artists, Graphic Design U.S.A., Graphis and Hiii Typography.

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Katy Corea

Photographer

I am a fine art, documentary photographer in Saint Louis, MO and am always on the look out for genuine smiles, beautiful light, stunning backgrounds and of course, lot's of color.

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Virginia Harold

Photographer

Virginia Harold specializes in capturing wedding stories. "Weddings are incredibly inspiring to me, because they are charged with emotion, action and beautiful details."

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Sean Loftin

Videographer

"Everyone has a story to tell, whether it is the story of your business, your nonprofit, your community or yourself. My passion drives me to tell those stories."

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