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Our goal in posting our blogs is three fold: To introduce timely industry news that is relevant to our clients; to post items we find interesting and entertaining, and finally, to give you a glimpse of TSW US “Behind the Curtain”. We take the business aspects of what we are doing very seriously, but we like to have fun, hopefully that shines through here.
Our Blog is a puzzle being assembled. Sometimes the individual pieces of the puzzle don’t look like the whole picture once completed – You have to keep adding pieces one at a time to make the image clear. We hope you keep coming back to see how the TSW US puzzle takes shape.
Cocktail Friday Kosta Boda and Small Enhancements
It is Cocktail Friday at Elarbee Media and we are so happy to share one of our favorite decanters with you. This Kosta Boda decanter is a great example of Whimsy. The form, while completely functional, is also a piece of art in itself. The bolt as the closure make the entire piece so much different than a full glass execution. Adding the industrial feel to the closure alone changes the style entirely.
Small enhancements make a big difference. In advertising, small changes to an ad can make a big difference too. Before you make overhauling changes, stop and test to see if you have gone far enough before you go too far.
Wit & Wisdom Wednesday - E.M. Forster on Spoon Feeding
“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches nothing but the shape of the spoon.” E.M. Forster
It is Wit & Wisdom Wednesday at Elarbee Media and we wanted to share this classic quote from E.M. Forster. For us this quote is about taking the time to invest in people and in training. "Spoon Feeding" may get the small tasks completed in the short term, but creating an engaged employee that can see what is coming next is real goal. That takes time, patience and candor. It is well worth the investment.
New Website Launch - CelebrateWithStamps
We've created a new blog site CelebrateWithStamps.com. Why? Well, because it outlines ways to use stamps, and our client Expressionery.com sells personalized stamps. As Q3 and Q4 roll along, you will see the site content blossom with holiday ideas,wrapping techniques and great projects for kids. Oh, and it will also have the latest and greatest Expressionery discounts available as well.
Celebrate Summer! Today is the Solstice
Celebrate the Summer today June 21st is the Solstice. This year’s solstice, considered the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, is at 12:38 p.m. on June 21.
Cocktail Friday Lone Star Bottle Cap #327
It is Cocktail Friday at Elarbee Media, and since we have a large cache of Lone Star Bottle Cap, we are lazily going through these for Friday posts. This week's bottle cap is number 327 if you need to look it up onLonsestar.com, but it is pretty easy so we think you will get it.
Once again, we are showing a RED bottle cap which means....Regular Beer.
Throwback Thursday Naugahyde for Father's Day
This Throwback Thursday is all about Father's Day. That is Father's Day and Naugahyde. What Dad wouldn't want his old worn out chair reupholstered in Naugahyde? Especially a comfy recliner.
Wit & Wisdom Wednesday Alexander Hamilton on Mistakes
"A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous." Alexander Hamilton
It is Wit & Wisdom Wednesday at Elarbee Media and we are focusing on this quote from Alexander Hamilton. Businesses, especially Advertising Agencies, do tend to make the same mistakes more than once. The key is in learning form it the first time, and still committing to taking a risk on the second round.
Failure and mistakes are the cornerstone of progress. It is rare to see success that has not been brought forward without these two friends along for the ride.
Art Tuesday Is a Doodle Art?
It is Art Tuesday at Elarbee Media and we have been posed the question “Is a doodle Art?”
“A doodle is a drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be abstract shapes.” according to Wikipedia.
What differentiates the doodle is the “artist’s” focus of attention, not their execution. Our vote is that doodling is Art of one of the purest forms. The doodle often speaks form the subconscious rather than a conscious effort. It produces something more telling, that is far less controlled in its execution. To anyone who really believes in art, this is true beauty.
This doodle is from a business meeting on a back porch. Two people different styles, but not in conflict.
Spotted Around Town the Search for Naugahyde
In our latest Spotted around Town installment we thought we would showcase this stunning two-tone bench form El Azteca. Festive! Remember to keep sending us you Naugahyde images.
Celebrate the American Flag it is Flag Day!
Today, Sunday June 14th is Flag Day. Flag Day honors the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. Elarbee Media is proud to spread the message about flag day, and show our respect for what our flag represents.