Ok, I’ll be honest. Fall isn’t my favorite season. It has a lot going for it, but there is the big, ugly winter that comes around right after it. I just can’t get over that nasty finale to such a pretty time of year! But we’re about positivity here at […]
I spent two days last week in my favorite big city, Chicago, meeting new wedding industry friends and exploring neighborhoods. It was fun to visit with a new traveling buddy, so I tried unique restaurants and stayed at a new-to-me hotel. I have my favorites, but I definitely added some […]
Earlier this year, I was approached by a bride on Etsy who had a very specific image for her wedding. She wanted a “modern vintage” look that tied in a great color combination of eggplant purple, slate gray and mustard yellow. It was going to be a relatively casual affair. […]
My American friends are preparing for a long weekend and my new friends in Australia are happy to see spring on the horizon. In short, it’s going to be a great weekend for everybody! Mark the Occasion Designs will be taking Monday off to celebrate Labor Day. I hope you’re […]
So this month’s Small Business 101 post isn’t so much a lesson in owning a business, but a reminder that your hours are different as a small business owner. Some weeks you may find yourself doing accounting work at 7 pm on a Saturday night. Other weeks you’ll duck out […]
Looking for #therealgoodlife one chocolate bar at a time.