Linsibrownson
A creative entrepreneur, Linsi keeps herself busy as the design director of Spark Collaborative, a unique branding agency for small businesses. She is also an interior designer at Redefine Home and co-editor of Clever. www.spark-collaborative.com www.redefinehome.com
MY BLOGS
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Clever
http://thecleverblog.com/
A place for savvy creatives who don’t always fit nicely within the confines of Pinterest boards and DIY blogs. It’s not that we don’t love beautiful things: We do. We are stylish, spirited and always seeking inspiration – but prefer things a little more real than perfect. Ever-developing, our interests span too wide to be ‘obsessed’ with something crafty for too long. We have a good run, and then we move on.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 290 )
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing
Today’s guest is Linda Coss, a professional copywriter – you know, the people who come up with clever things to say on a regular basis. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Creative Connection OC: An Evening at Taim Boutique, Laguna Beach
With fall’s fading daylight (but lingering summer heat!) I (Kristina) have been aiming to savor the last few weeks of Orange County’s summer vibe. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
My Favorite (Thrifted) Things
It’s officially Fall! And, even if it’s still a bit warm where you are, it’s time to clean out your closet and put your Fall wardrobe front-and-center. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
The Secret to Ratatouille
As someone who loves her vegetables, I’m always looking for interesting ways to eat them – aside from salads. So I was beyond intrigued when I found this... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Do You Firmoo?
Have you heard of Firmoo? Until recently I had not…certainly would have remembered a name like that! From a branding perspective I like it. Silly, short ... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Buy This Now – Contrast Stripe Jacket
There’s something about wearing a jacket with a contrast stripe that adds instant lady-like-ness to your look. Add a contrast stripe jacket to a pair of jeans... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Last Bite of Summer Biscotti
Biscotti are twice-baked, crunchy delicious treats which can be filled with any number of flavors – and are a great alternative to cookies. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
3 Questions for Great Branding
When you started planning your business, you probably had at least a brief spurt of wild creativity ~ complete with ideas or sketches for logos, what your... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 BUSINESS -
The Secret to Dressing Your Best – NOW
Unlike Glamour Magazine, I’m not going to tell you that you should “love yourself.” Frankly, it’s a ridiculous expectation that we should experience perpetual... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Successful Side Hustle Series: Your Ideal Client
Howdy! We’re back for part 2 of our Successful Side Hustle series. Last week, we talked about choosing a side hustle that is equal parts what you love doing +... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 BUSINESS -
OC Event: Navigating Social Media
At this point, most people you know are on Facebook, probably Pinterest too. I bet you’ve got lots of friends on Instagram and maybe even Twitter for their... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH -
Fashion Diary: Memories of My Grandmother
You may already know this, but I’m slightly obsessed with the 1960s. Just recently I did a 60s-inspired engagement shoot to correspond with my 60s-inspired... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Successful Side Hustle Series: Decide on Your Hustle
Meet new Clever guest contributor Nailah Blades of Polka Dot Coaching. Nailah is a certified Life and Business Coach and for her first post she is kicking off... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Inspired By [TYPOGRAPHY]: Jane Austen
The style, size and lineweight of the fonts you select can make all (yes, ALL) the difference in your branding. Inconsistent or inappropriate type confuses... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
When Baking Goes Wrong: Olive Oil Edition
We here at The Clever Blog don’t claim to be perfect – nor would we want to be! Too much pressure. Read below about Andrea’s foray into savory cookies and feel... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
My Favorite Things
It may surprise you to know that Goodwill shopping turned me into a quality snob. Let me explain.A few years ago I was stuck in a vicious, fast-fashion cycle. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
It’s A [Design] Process
I’m really exhausted. It’s been a crazy couple (Several? Many? I’m losing count…) weeks, and I would probably be running out of steam by now if it weren’t for... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Zen and the Art of Wardrobe Maintenance
I’m not sure when it was, exactly, that I started keeping my closet organized, but I’m sure it probably began on a Sunday – a.k.a. Laundry Day. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Drybar: A Review
I am SO excited to welcome our newest contributor today, Kristina Gulino from Nook Sea. With a passion for design and all things SoCal, she spends her time... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Identity Found
In the not so distant past, I went from calling myself an Interior Designer - a title that long defined who I was – to an Entrepreneur. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN