We spent the fourth very simply – we attended a naturalization ceremony, had a picnic lunch, and hung out at Starbucks. (Who can resist a free cup of coffee, anyway?) It was peaceful and restful day. In other news, I’ve been working hard with some wonderful people – some photographers, artists, and more who have been such a pleasure to get to know. I truly can’t wait to share these different projects when they’re done!

It’s time to announce the winners of the giveaways! Let me first say that it was such an honor for me to read why the branding giveaway entrants need the prizes – I have to say that I had an incredibly hard time picking just two winners from all of you! Each of you truly deserves to win. So I’m going to give everyone who entered the branding giveaway 75% off a full custom branding package! Instead of costing $450, it will be $112. I hope it will be a help to you! (When you’re ready, just email me to…

I made for the countryside And my eyes never grew so wide Apple raspberry river blue I don’t wanna leave without you In the sound I gladly drowned Into the emerald underground I rub my eyes ’cause it’s hard to see Surrounded by all this beauty It’s like dying to live, squinting to see All of that distant thunder that never made sense to me As every pearl turns muddy to rust I’ll feather the breeze ’cause dreams don’t turn to dust  Everyone has to take time out of their lives every once in a while to just slow down…

I would like to announce the launch of Hannah Rose Beasley Art & Design! *cue happiness and big smiles* It’s been my goal to solidify and simplify my brand by re-focusing what I do and love most – working with people on their branding. So the focus of my business is just that – the creation and fun of taking who you are as a person and putting it online in a beautiful way. (I will still be doing blog designs, though! Check out the website for more info) I can’t say how excited I am to be sharing the…

Some of you may have read the latest post on my design blog. (Hop on over and check it out if you haven’t already! ;) ) In it I announced that Beauty Design Studios will be closing down forever tomorrow, and that I will be launching a new venture – something similar to what I did before, but new in its own right. This is a big change, something I’ve mulled over and planned for months (hence my recent absence from this blog), and I didn’t want it to happen without holding a giveaway – something fun to celebrate. So….