by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Aug 21, 2020 | Design, DIY
“Oh this looks great! Can you send it to me in a format that I can edit it in??” Uhhhh, no. The big problem I hear a lot in my work: There is one major problem in the design work when it comes to handing off a file to a client ...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Jul 6, 2020 | Branding, Business, DIY, Photography
When looking to visually market your business, you might be turning to stock photos or even taking some on your own here and there as you need them. In this post, I’ll explain why taking the time to create “foundational brand photos” is the way to go...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Aug 4, 2016 | Crafts, DIY
Here’s an easy summer project that you can use to decorate your office! It takes about an hour, plus time to let the spray paint dry. Do-It-Yourself Frame Display Board: You’ll need: Frame with back and glass removed. I picked mine up at...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Jun 3, 2016 | DIY, Food, Snacks, Travel
If you invite me to go on a road trip with you, anything that is an hour or longer, I will bring snacks. I will also bring extra water, sunscreen and music. This is what happened on a recent trip to Medford, OR with a couple of girlfriends. Nothing makes driving more...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Jan 22, 2016 | DIY, Food
Vanilla extract is one of those things that can be over looked in a recipe. It’s so casual to “add a 1/2 tsp vanilla” or “take off the heat and stir in vanilla.” But why must we take it off the heat? And why do we add vanilla extract in...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Jan 12, 2016 | DIY, Drinks, Fermentation, Food, Non-alchoholic
Kombucha… it’s so delicious, refreshing and magical. I love pairing new flavors with the tart base of kombucha and the results are usually unexpected and delicious. Ginger is one of those wonder ingredients too. It’s like a little shot of...