The Flats East Bank : phase 1

Hey guys, another gorgeous day in the CLE, don’t you think?

Today I wanted to share some shots of the new Flast East Bank development. Yesterday I had the opportunity to take a little lunch walking tour and I was really pleasantly surprised at all of the development. I was constantly snapping pics to share so I hope you enjoy and then go down there and check it out for yourselves!

We entered at the courtyard of the tower, close to the patio of the new Aloft hotel. There was a lot of activity in the lobby as the offices are filling up fast; I believe Earnt & Young has already made the move down there.  MORE! →

  NEW Blog Day!

It’s Tuesday and guess what that means? NEW BLOG DESIGN DAY! I have been meaning to update this blog for some time now and what do they say; “Cobblers children’s have no shoes?” Same goes for me as a designer, I am constantly designing work for clients that sometimes my own passion projects take the back burner. Does that every happen to you? Well, I gave myself a deadline and POW! I’m never one to miss a date as long as it get’s on the calendar and so here we are, mid-June and a cleaner, brighter, fresher, more socially-connected blog awaits.

Hope you enjoy the new look knowing that the content won’t change…well perhaps a bit more about this and that, but still all about living and loving the CLE!

I hope everyone has a great week, looks to be super nice weather-wise…and THE SUMMER SOLSTICE is on SATURDAY, so get psyched! If you didn’t get your tickets it’s time to start scouring Craig’s List, begging friends to sell off their extra’s and whatever else you must do to get yourself to the party…it’s gonna be AWESOME!!!

  Busy week, Townhall & Blackbird!

Happy Friday everybody. I just love summer Friday’s, always a sense of adventure in the air. Freedom to go play outside, to lay in the sun, to bike to your friends house or neighborhood bar, you just never know what the weekend will have in store…gotta love a Friday!

So while this week I haven’t been blogging all that much, I HAVE been working on the blog look and feel itself. Something a bit lighter and brighter but with the same essence of the current iheartcleveland. I’m excited to share with you a more integrated site and hope everyone will like it…sit tight just a few more days!

In the meantime, besides unpacking from CAMP (photos to come soon, I promise!), getting caught up on creative design work and working on the blog this week I was able to have some fun.

I got to check out the new Town Hall with my pal and fellow passionate food lover “foodie.” I ordered the proscuitto wrapped dates and the chicken street tacos while foodie ordered the green thumb smoothie and the tofu street taco’s…hmm which one ordered healthier? I’d say for sure go and check it out, we went at lunch to avoid the busy night crowd. Good job Town Hall, keep up the great work.

Along with a busy week, I also had good friends over for our first, summer mexican corn and fish taco grille out complete with with freshly squeezed lime juice margaritas…on a school night no less. Because it was during the week, I couldn’t attempt to whip up a dessert but turned to my local favorite BlackBird Baking Company for their latest summer creation the strawberry almond tarts that I topped with vanilla bean ice cream. If you have a picnic, fmaily gathering or jsut feeling that sweet tooth craving coming on…get yourself to BlackBird, best chcolate cookie known to man!

So while it’s been a busy week, it’s been awesome! Living, working and being completely immersed in Cleveland and fellow entrepreneurs, visionaries and creatives…what could be better? Peace & happy weekend!

  The Sweetest Band!

Morning everybody. Isn’t it pretty out today? Too bad I hear we are supposed to get soaked later today. Go get all those errands and your outdoor fitness accomplished now, this afternoon is gonna be a wet one.

So yesterday we had a printing rep stop by and drop off a big bag of Malley’s Chocolate…and while we tried our best to resist the dark chocolate covered pretzels (FAVE!) were calling out name…munch munch.

When we opened the box we found the cutest little flyer for the new Malley’s Marching Band. Even though I was never in a marching band and could only play the piano…I was intrigued.

The band website says “Join the Sweetest Marching Band In The Land.  Attention all former marching band musicians.  If you love to play and miss your marching band days, fill out the form below to join our all volunteer band!  All skill levels and ages welcome.  You must own your own instrument, we’ll supply a band shirt.  Sign up if you’re looking for a non serious fun time band.  Limited to the first 300 sign ups.”

So all you old band lovers, get out there and show us what you got. I look forward to seeing you at any one of the summer parades! It will be so SWEET! Have a great Tuesday.

  Wade Oval Wednesday

Morning Cleveland and happy Tuesday to you! I am back in the 216 after a few days of hanging out in Big Bear, California. What an experience! 120 fellow creative campers, bonfires, smores, speakers, bunkbeds, camp dance, red wood pines, lots of smilebooth and tons of new (instagram) friends! I will share some pictures in the next few days…but for now as I get back to business check out this ADORABLE commercial for the summer sensation, Wade Oval Wednesdays. A wonderful creative representation of the weekly fun happening over at University Circle, Wednesday nights through end of August. Check it out.