Solmade Studio

I’m so excited to share Grain and Gospel with you all 😍

I can’t reveal the full plan for this branding yet, but it’s going to be used in a beautiful project very soon.

Svenja is a film photographer who had a vision for creating a space for those who long to slow down, look closely, and find grace in the quiet places. To tell stories and find pause through film and faith.

For a while, she wasn’t sure how to put the pieces together, but the vision became clear to her in a prayer, and then we met. I’m honored to have taken her vision and translated it to this branding.

More to come 🤍

Introducing the most charming little bakery on Bainbridge Island, WA.

The Figlia storefront is tucked away in a humble building in an industrial park. But their small-batch baked goods are sought out weekly by loyal locals. Handmade with quality ingredients.

So the owner asked for her branding to blend European craft with art gallery meets speakeasy vibes. Don’t have to tell me twice.

So many fun details spread throughout this branding… we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Some rejected marks from a recent faith-centered photography brand that I just adore and thought deserved a spot on the feed.

One channeling cathedral architecture. One leaning into the movement of photo film. Both with a little grit and grain.

Which one is your favorite?

I got a DM from a follower with a newer design studio. She was expressing frustration and a little defeat over her business’ progress, and looking for encouragement. We talked it through, but it inspired me to make this post.

Social media is mostly highlight reels. And I’m guilty of that myself. It’s much easier to talk about hardships once you’re out of them; not so much while you’re in them.

I’ve done a lot of weird work to supplement bookings over the past 6+ years! I didn’t share much of this while it was happening, but maybe sharing it now will help someone else who’s feeling discouraged.

This road has NOT been linear or easy. But I’ve believed deeply in building a flexible job around my family, and in this work. So I didn’t give up.

Passion, grit, and talent will take you far. If you have a dream, pursue it, even if the road is bumpy. Also don’t ever compare your beginning to someone else’s middle or end. You got this!

Introducing the new ElizaGrace Paperie 💙

The rebrand for Terri’s wedding stationery business started with a focus on the visuals, but became something much deeper.

As she refined her services and voice, she also gained clarity around who she is as a designer, and sharpened her vision for the client experience she wants to provide.

Because she doesn’t just design beautiful wedding stationery; she creates heirlooms. Her couples notice every detail, and we needed her brand presence to match that level of attention to detail.

For her branding, we drew inspiration from storied interiors, vintage correspondence, antique wallpaper, and traditional printmaking. The result is a brand that feels timeless yet expressive, structured but artistic, refined but not too precious–and that tension makes her brand beautifully dynamic and memorable.

Her custom monogram, hand-drawn frames, layered patterns, and tactile details all work together to create a brand that feels heirloom-worthy itself 💙

Oh how I’ve wanted to share this brand ❤️💚

So excited to officially introduce ZimmRose, a husband-wife team of retail advisors who use their years of product development and retail experience to help consumer brands launch and grow.

This offbeat color palette and expressive logo suite give me such life 😍

When I was drawing the rose logo mark, I took it a step too far into refinement and it lost some of its charm. So we brought back the whimsy. The client also nearly nixed the strawberry because she questioned if it was weird to be coming off a rose. But we decided we liked weird, and it was perfect. More weird, please 🌹

Introducing the full brand and website for Tisha Lugliani 🌱

When Tisha first came to me, she had her spa info/services on one website, and her skincare products on a separate website. It made managing her business clunky for her and confusing for customers, so we wanted to bring everything together under one website.

We started with the brand itself, creating a warm and layered identity to reflect her philosophy of treating skin conditions through holistic wellness and artisanal ingredients. Our goal was to position her as an overall wellness expert—with an undertone of Italian slow living—and we hope that comes through.

Take a look at theaesthetishan.com 💛