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I've been thinking about the connection between si I've been thinking about the connection between simplicity and elegance.⁠ ⁠ Coco Chanel famously advised chic ladies: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” She knew that our instinct is to over-accessorize and that simplifying resulted in elegance.⁠ ⁠ That principal applies equally to design. After building up layers, transparencies, and flourishes, usually I am happier with the design after I pare it back a bit more. It’s something I’ve noticed in my studio photography as well. Often I will start with a lot of props but the photo I like the most is generally the simple one. (I haven’t shared much of my studio photography here yet... maybe I’ll do that later in the week. Or you can go to @thebackroomauthors to check it out now.)
Here are some peaceful waves to start your week.⁠
Video conferencing is awkward! ⁠ ⁠ Introverts Video conferencing is awkward! ⁠ ⁠ Introverts especially hate it, but the truth is, it’s awkward for everyone. ⁠ ⁠ Introvert expert Susan Cain says, “There’s always the question of when are you done talking and when the next person should talk. Everybody seems a little awkward, because the technology is so awkward.”⁠ ⁠ But, like it or not, during this pandemic time, videoconferencing is a key component to maintaining both our personal and professional relationships.⁠ ⁠ So embrace the awkward! Keep your attitude light and be willing to laugh at yourself. 😊⁠ ⁠ Video made by me from stock photos from @unsplash⁠ Read related blog post via link in bio.
Remember back at the start of the pandemic when we Remember back at the start of the pandemic when we were all baking banana bread and freaking out about toilet paper?⁠ 🍌🧻 ⁠ I wrote a blog post back then that I was pretty proud of entitled Videoconferencing for Introverts. (Link in bio if you want to re-read it.)⁠ ⁠ Now several months into lockdown, with a new surge upon us, I'm going back to it and picking out advice to myself such as "try to maintain a baseline smile and good posture to visually communicate openness and friendliness"and "embrace the awkwardness."⁠ ⁠ We're in this #zoomlife for the long haul. Might as well make the most of it! ⁠ How do you feel about all the video conferencing? Are you adjusting or does it still feel uncomfortable?
Roses and persimmon for a sunny Tuesday morning. Roses and persimmon for a sunny Tuesday morning.
Teammates. 👫⁠ ⁠ Since this is now a partner Teammates. 👫⁠ ⁠ Since this is now a partnership, and not a one-woman operation, I thought I should introduce us. ⁠ We are Tom and Sarah Sullivan, a husband and wife marketing and design team based in Salem, Massachusetts. ⁠ • We have been married for 7 years but we were friends for about 5 years before that. ⁠ ⁠ • We love to travel. In this photo we were in LA in front of Grand Central Market after going to @eggslut⁠ We have also traveled to India, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and Guyana where we lived for one year. ⁠ • Tom is really into music and plays in a band. Sarah has no musical talent whatsoever but she appreciates good music.⁠ We have a mean vinyl record collection! ⁠ • Sarah loves photography, even if it's only with her iPhone. And Tom will go out of his way to help her get a good shot, always.⁠ ⁠ Nice to meet you!⁠ ⁠
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