Pretty much freaking out over the new collection over at 31bits. Sooo good! And go check out the hair on the models. LEGIT!! I love that Parker wanted to help me in this shot. haha. Love that guy
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Remember when people used to use their blog as a way a journaling their thoughts? Some still do and I really admire that. I am hoping that I can release some thoughts through this post. Sometimes communicating and just putting it out there helps you feel better…At least it does for me now and then.
I woke up today feeling quite overwhelmed. A great way to start the week, eh? I am sure you are familiar with that “where do I EVEN start?” feeling. I want to be completely transparent and say that I overcommitted myself. Have you done that recently? I committed to completing 3 custom website design projects, preparing for a speaking engagement, holding a workshop, on-boarding 2 new employees/partners (which I’m stoked out of my mind about), and concepting a new idea for our church’s Women’s Ministry all by the end of October! Praying that I can prioritize appropriately and get it all done. So, I ask you…what is your advice for when you’re feeling overwhelmed? How do you manage? + 46 comments I always go for a run, go to the gym, do yoga, or do something to break a sweat. It immediately clears my mind and allows me to focus and prioritize. Being an art student as you were, I’m sure we can both agree that time management is a key ingredient to being successful. I also find myself writing a lot of things down about how my week is going to go. Simply getting everything I have to do on paper helps me a lot. When it’s all in my head, it hurts. When it’s on paper, it allows me to visualize and map out what and when I’m going to do for the next little while. Hope this helps and good luck!! omg…Promise, I’m so there with you! I laid awake all night thinking about everything that needs to be done for my wedding in two and a half weeks…and have hit a point where I can’t sleep but because I can’t sleep I can’t get anything done the next day! So I get all stressed out in the afternoons and then whether I can afford to or not, end up taking a nap. And then I feel better. That’s probably the worst advice ever, but I guess I’m a believer in listening to your body and being productive when you can be and allowing yourself to rest when you can’t go any more…it sounds counter productive, but most days it works for me! First, I always step back and take a deep breath first. I get so caught up in completing the tasks at hand that sometimes I miss the big picture. Next, I would map out each task throughout the month creating daily tasks and check points along the way – that way you won’t be caught off guard (or allow yourself to procrastinate) on anything! Good luck! I’m there with you, Promise! First, take a step back and breathe. After that, timeline a to-do list. I’m a huge to-list person, so this helps me a lot. And I know that what you named in your post as your current projects are all priority, but just think about what can be done first, next, and last. Give them different priority rankings. This way you don’t feel like they’re tackling you all at once. I hope this helps. Breathe easy. As my colleague says, “less stress is best.” xx Same here. I think I’ve spent more time today thinking about all of the things I have to complete, than actually doing anything Lately, what I do when I get overwhelmed is get a migraine. Ha! So what I’ve started to do is just remind myself how none of it REALLY matters. In the grand scheme of life, tomorrow comes and then goes, people get upset but then move on, and in the rare occasion where I find that my best is just not enough to get the job done…well what more can I do? And when all that pep talking doesn’t help, I listen to “come to me” by Bethel Live (even though I’m not much of a “worship music as recreational music” kind of person) or some good ‘ol Bon Iver to soothe the atmosphere. Then I take them one at a time in order of priority! I make lists too, and sometimes put every task on a sticky and lay them all out so I can grasp it all visually and crumple them up as I complete them. first i eat ice cream because the world is just easier after ice cream Yep. I’m with most of the ladies here … I go for a run, treat myself to something yummy and start making a list of what actually has to get done. More often than not, I get overwhelmed because I’m trying to juggle too many things in my head. When I get it out on paper, it seems more manageable and I can set clear expectations for when everything can actually get done. Running. Chocolate. Lists. Repeat. Lists! I make so many lists, and once I can visualize everything on paper (and physically cross them off too) things seem like they can actually happen! I do a few different things, depending on “how” I’m overwhelmed. Sometimes I just get the heck outta dodge. I go on a long drive, and organize all my thoughts, and come back a few hours later with a fresh perspective. Sometimes I sit down and make a list of all the things that are overwhelming me, and why. This really helps, because I usually find that procrastination, and biting off more than I can chew are the reasons I get overwhelmed. Sometimes, I just turn on Pandora, and dance with my kids for an hour, to get all the “hyper” out of my system, and then sit down to work. I agree with all the above commenters about exercise first. It will either take your mind off of the stress and boost your endorphins OR you will have some me time to really focus on what you need to get done. Then make super simple lists. Make one big list for the whole week. Then pick the three-five things you can absolutely get done today. What are the three-five things you can get done tomorrow? Do this everyday. “Try not to worry about it.” – worst, most insensitive advice ever right? Would your opinion change if it were packaged like this instead: Do not worry about anything. Pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray always give thanks. And the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Thankfully God gave us these instructions in Philippians 4:6-7 Thankfully because it works! Try it!! And because you are going to need your heart and mind to do all you have to do right? Thank God!!! Ps I was only interrupted 4 times while trying to type this up and one of those times I found myself thinking…I can’t afford that! But I need it. What if I just buy it anyway? What if I… and then I heard the words from above and prayed Lord you know what I need! I trust you to provide. Thank you for being my provision! Amen. I go for a jog, and while jogging I give each individual overwhelming task over to the Lord. “God I trust you with ______, God I give this ______ to you,” etc. It is a freeing feeling giving each task over to Him! It is awesome to know that He controls all things, and doesn’t want us to worry about it one bit. Then I come back, prioritize, and plan the big picture! For starters, listen to this awesome breakfast mix playlist from turntablekitchen – it’s totally rad and makes the work aspect of “work” much more enjoyable. http://www.turntablekitchen.com/2012/09/september-2012-breakfast-mix/ Second, prioritize. I once called my mom crying in college because I had too many things to do in 24 hours and couldn’t process it all. She said, “calm down honey, just write a list.” Prioritizing what you have to do and then making a plan of attack will make you feel much more in control and naturally, less stressed. Third, if there’s one thing you can put off until say, November 3, ask the person if that’s OK. If not, buckle down, drink some coffee and bust it out! Then, treat yo’self to a little mini vacay, impromptu pedicure or froyo date (whatever you prefer), to reward yourself for being a straight up work killer. Hope that helps! Prayers zooming your way, 1. Prioritize. What absolutely has to get done first? Consider that “urgent” tasks will often differ from “important” tasks. no matter how much work you have to do and no matter how little time you have you have to start your day off with at least 5 minutes of quiet prayer and meditation. it’s priority. after that, everything will fall in to place. Hi, Promise! I can totally relate to what you’re feeling. It can be easy to say yes to a few too many things. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I try to step back from everything and make some space for quiet time with the Lord. I often will take a walk and listen to worship music, or just walk in silence and pray. I ask Him for His Spirit to calm my heart. Then, I ask Him to help me with one thing at a time. I try not to look at the whole picture/list of what has to be done. Instead, I pick the first thing that needs completing and try to focus on that. It certainly isn’t easy, but I’ve found that He truly does give me the strength and ability to tackle each thing, one by one. And I’ve found He’s always faithful to take those overwhelming feelings away, if I truly surrender them to Him (that surrender doesn’t always come easily, though!). Best of luck to you! You’re such an inspiration! Come to Santa Barbara Just breathe. And figure out what to do first. And act. Action is the cure to anxiety. Hope things fall into place for you I always remember this: I struggle with being overwhelmed with almost everything I do. I don’t know why it drives me bananas. I just try to break it down into easy manageable pieces. Hi Promise.. first let me say that I am a huge fan of your work. I work for a christian organization doing graphic design/photography… but I also have my own business… and I love helping people, all the time. So I totally get what your saying. I often experience exactly what you are going through. I commit to projects because I want to push myself, broaden my view, learn more, and of course help people. But then I get overwhelmed, and sometimes sick lol because of how hard I run. I just have to remind myself to take it one project at a time… let clients know realistically the time frame on projects and not rush stuff. I’m sure you experience this but when you take on too much you have a lack of passion for what you do. The flow/inspiration isn’t there. So I guess it comes down to time management which I am still working on;) And choosing projects that you really love/thrive in because it makes you enjoy it more. Its not a chore to you. Its a joy. Anyways.. I just wanted to encourage you and let you know your not the only one that goes through it. We all do. Just remember to take time for yourself. Love your work. i like lists so making one usually helps, and if i’m really desperate, i’ll put something on the list that i’ve already completed to that i can get the momentum going. breaking down projects definitely helps too as well as getting done what i’m dreading most first. also, take time to rest. Remember the past when you prayed to be busy You’re great at what you do. and ditto Tiffany, God does not give you anything you can’t handle. That was exactly my morning yesterday! I suddenly felt totally overwhelmed and overcommitted and even with so much to do, I felt like I couldn’t begin doing anything. Ironically enough, I read an article from one of my church’s magazines titled Keeping Balance in Your Life that I’d bookmarked a few days before and found one piece of advice really helpful. It said to find some quiet time regularly to think about your life and set your priorities. It used an example from Luke 5:16 and pointed out that Jesus often withdrew himself into the wilderness and prayed and it mentioned that we need to do the same to rejuvenate ourselves. Even when I feel like I don’t have a moment to spend doing anything other than work, I find that taking a break, however short it may be, can help to refocus everything and give me the energy and mental capacity I’ve been lacking to continue moving forward. Sorry if this comment is really long! I hope you feel better soon! And if all else fails, eat some chocolate. That always helps (: I’m at the very early stages of trying to start a design studio and had no idea where to start, which paralyzed me and everyday I was upset because I wasn’t making any progress. On top of that, holidays are coming up and I have a million house projects before visitors. Here’s what I do: 1. List each project 2. List each task that needs to be done under each project, in the order they need to be done in. 3. (This is a big one) Estimate a duration for each task (2 hours, 4 days, etc.). This helps me see the light at the end of the tunnel, which helps me breathe again, instead of feeling like I’m going to cry. This lets you realistically see when (and if) you are actually going to get everything done in time. Think about, and give an estimate for, each piece of the project, NOT just “oh I think this project will take me about 9 days”. 4. Prioritize. What has a hard commitment date? What has to be done before something else can even start. What would you really like to get done? And put your projects in order. Now you have a prioritized list of projects and and a list of tasks for each. You can see when each should be done, and can tell if you are too far behind and need to let someone know. This could even help you see if there are task you can delegate to someone else. AND if it is way too much work and can tell from day one that you need to make adjustments. As an added bonus you have a long list that you get to check off one by one. That’s my favorite part Hope this helps! And everyone else has great advice too, take a step back, clear your head,then dive back in…And reward yourself when you’ve made it through. Eeeek! It sounds like an exciting month for you, hun! I’ve had that feeling a lot recently. Many of my most recent clients have booked me right at the last minute and I feel like I’ve been chasing my tail! As well as making lists, getting out for a walk and remembering to take a little time to yourself every day, the most important thing I try to do – to keep me sane! – is to be realistic. If I set one big task a day, just one, I know I can finish it. When I set two or three big things, especially things that require lots of creativity, I’m likely to fail and then everything feels as if it is building up and it becomes too much. I can relate! Sometimes us women like to take on the whole world! I think when a person has so many things they want to try, and wants to embrace all of life, that can tend to happen, because ya know, it’s gotta all happen today [...] • What are the ways that you cope when you’re feeling overwhelmed? [...] Start reading “The Power of Positive Thinking” with your hubs in bed at night… I guarantee you will both LOVE it (it’s God based), and has so many fabulous ideas for just this overwhelmed thing I’m just about done with the book on iPad, and it’s changing my life! I talk with a friend, put some upbeat music for a few minutes, then start working through my tasks – smaller ones first. reading The Artists Way – [awesome read!] – love morning pages Late to the party as usual…symptomatic of too much on! A couple of things I’ve used when getting overwhelmed (and need to break out ATM since I’m up to my eyes and feeling pretty over it): 1) After you’ve checked the time available against the length of time each project needs and realized it’s totally not enough, pick the clients/projects you can most easily push dates on and see if you can buy a little time. 2) If it’s all paid work (and it sounds like most of it is) locate an intern and delegate everything you can. Use time previously reserved for clearing your inbox, doing laundry, dog walking etc etc, to get work done, and at the same time avoid neglecting your husband and your health – prioritise dinners together and getting in a bit of exercise/prayer/meditation and planning. 3) Remind yourself it will be better next month, and start saying no to projects in the weeks following the busy time if you can – we can all go hard out for a short time but after that it’s burn-out city. And it’s best to retain a sense of control to avoid panicking and feeling like there’s no escape! 4) Remind yourself that each project is taking you forward and you just need to focus for now. If it gets really bad for me I sometimes have to remind myself that I don’t have to like where I am right this minute – I just have to get the task at hand done and do a good job! It’s usually better the next day. Best of luck. And now I better start taking my own advice!!! Hi Promise. It was great to meet you and your husband at circles conf…despite my “nervous, hurry and pack in what I want to say, ramble” I have to turn off the computer sometimes. Listen to worship music. Journal. Read a book or magazine. Pray, rest, and walking. I make a list of EVERYTHING I need to do! And then prioritize the list! And I breathe. Yoga helps, too. And reading the bible to gain perspective. Chunk it, prioritize it, schedule it and focus on one thing at a time…no multi-tasking! Chunk it, prioritize it, schedule it and focus on one thing at a time…no multi-tasking! First: I only allow three things on my to-do list each day. Yes: THREE. Beyond three things, to-do items get shifted to my weekly list, which has a more low-key-oh-whenever vibe. It would be nice to do more than three things in a day, and I vey often do, but three is what is manageable and makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something. When you only allow three things on a to-do list, that velvet rope sorts out your priorities mighty quick. When uncompleted tasks transfer from weekly list to weekly list too many times, evaluate whether you actually want or need to do them. Which brings us to: let stuff go. If it’s not making you happy or earning the right attention from you, step back. I just had to bow out of a freelance gig for the first time EVER: it was a project I was super-excited about designing and coding, but because it was unpaid and the clients were making excessive demands/changing their minds 180 degrees every two days/giving me unsolicited (bad!bad!) design advice, I let it go. I felt more joy and accomplishment from “firing” those clients than I’ve experienced from completing technically and aesthetically flawless past projects. Oh and break stuff down! Instead of saying “mock up landing page,” say “1. spend 40 minutes visiting similar sites.” “2. Select top-five possible fonts.” “3. research CSS3 transitions using javascript”: small, actionable steps defined by either time-limits or output quantities. I just posted my “answer” to this on my blog. It’s actually (literally!) a prescription from a doctor. I honestly don’t mean this to be spammy, but if you’re interested, it’s a short post: http://savethekales.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/left-brain-right-brain-and-the-art-of-doing-nothing/ Dude, I hear ya! I’m so much in the same boat right now – totally spread thin, and super overwhelmed. I have no ground breaking advice to share, but meticulously keeping check lists helps me stay somewhat sane in this super busy times. And even though time feels squeezed thin, never underestimate the power of eating well! Never let that slide! (Learned that the hard way… yikes.) But it’s amazing what a difference eating properly can do to you frame of mind. Best wishes, Promise! I hope it all works (worked?) out for ya! You can do it, girl! x Coffee. Literally will set me straight every time… from there I usually know what to do haha List, prioritise and then a strict schedule remembering to include breaks! I know this is an old post but I had to share that sometimes I am overwhelmed to the point of tears. In those moments I literally get on my knees and pray to God to just get me through today, just today. It really helps me release the anxiety and feel more peaceful. I approach things a little differently. Don’t get me wrong, I love a nice break. But when I am overwhelmed, trying to relax just makes my heart pound. So I use a little reverse psychology. I make a TA DA list instead of a TO DO list. When I am stressed I have to switch the track. So I list all of the things I have accomplished that day or in the past week, or I just keep listing until I feel better. I literally list every email replied to, phone call returned and shoot edited. The really major ones I write IN ALL CAPS. And the ones I did really well I draw little hearts or smiley faces around. Sounds silly, but we need to remember the times that we just killed it and accomplished A TON! So now that I have pumped up and feel like I can take on the world … I then make a small list of the BIG things that I still need to accomplish on one side of the page under TO DO (like three or four projects) and on the other side I write TA DA at the top and I write every little itty bitty thing that I do that day as I go along to move the big things forward. Things like making a plan with time chunks, asking for help, or writing all future tasks on the calendar all count for the TA DA list in addition to the actions of the project. Then it all doesn’t seem so bad. Mentally it feels like I am accomplishing so much and I get jazzed to fill up the TA DA column. At the end of the day I count them all up and I do a little dance. Yep, I do a happy dance. Try it… TA DA! I’m done! I am in Seattle for the weekend celebrating my dad’s 60th birthday! I was chatting with my sister and Brother-In-Law about how fun it would be to get a place and all work together someday! And they shared about THESE!! What to the what? How awesome are these small studio sheds? They are very affordable, stylish, modern, and very functional. I say we get a group of friends together and put one in the biggest backyard we have. Some of them even come with kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. WHO’S IN?
+ 1 comment Would definitely be in…if you’d let me. + 10 comments Love this quote… especially the “don’t compare yourself” bit! I was reading/reflecting on this verse just a day or so ago! Such an inspiring one! I love it! AHHHHH Promise I am so excited that you shared this verse! This has been my “business mantra” for years, and I’ve actually included it on the back of my business cards. God Bless you for sharing this!! What version of the bible is this from? Amanda- The Message! I started to read this as some kind of “inspiration quote” you see pinned on pinterest all the time and then realized it was from JESUS.LOL. It made me want to read all of Galatians this morning and put this in my workspace. Thanks, Promise! Love this! Really The Message right now! Thank you so much for sharing this, I love this message and how it is written. I needed this today and in this season of life I am in, where I am going and what the next steps I’m going to take. Thanks again. I needed to read this. Thank you! I am heading out to GrapeVine Texas next week to speak at Circles Conference happening on Sept 20th and 21st. AND I HAVE SOME TICKETS FOR YOU!! Circles is an event dedicated to designers and creatives giving us a non technical conference to call home! It’s the very first one and I am thrilled to be a part of it and honored to speak along side some really talented people. The title of my session is called “Overcoming the Designers Depths of Despair Disease” Inspired by a scene in Anne of Green Gables. Haha! I gotta bring some girl power to this land dominated by the boys. I am going to be sharing a bit of my journey and the perspective that I have learned to have as it relates to creating on demand and owning your own business.
For all you Texans out there or for those of you willing to travel I have a pair of tickets to give a special someone! This is a very focused giveaway so you could definitely win this one AND bring your friend. Tweet out a screenshot preview of something creative you are working on and tag @promisetangeman and @circlesconf. You can even say some other stuff too. heh. Can’t wait to see what you are working on. I will pick the winner this Friday Night! AHH!! See you there! Also, if you are not able to attend but have a BIG heart… Circles just opened up a rad sponsorship program where you can pay the way for a creative that can’t afford to go. THAT’S SO AWESOME!! no comments Jenni asked:”I’m not good at blogging but I’ve been told that it’s the thing to do to in order to be successful. Do you think it’s necessary?”
I DO NOT think blogging (as we know it) is crucial to your business success. But the sharing of information? I think it’s very important. I can’t say that blogging didn’t help my career. It did. In a major way. Almost five years ago when I started my first blog not many people were blogging so naturally my content, voice, and approach stood out. Fast forward few years and I might think twice about starting a blog. In some ways our industry’s expectations for “blogging” has become too high, time consuming, and intense to keep up with on a regular basis! I threw out this topic for discussion on my Twitter and Facebook page a few months ago and based on the response from my small network that idea seemed to ring true. Perhaps that’s why Jenni doesn’t like blogging. heh. Posting content to a specific url isn’t right for everyone and it doesn’t automatically lead to a successful business. The principles behind blogging however, such as sharing information, curating content, and engaging with the community can boost business success. + 15 comments I agree with you here. Sharing information is vitally important to promoting your business and passion, and what way you choose to do that is up to you. Totally agree and I am like her and don’t like to blog too much or at all and i always feel like it’s such a hassle.. i’m glad you said micro blogging because i’m GOOD at that I agree. You need to be sharing. But I’ve noticed the most successful people don’t just share, they give themselves away. I love what it says in Rework about teaching people everything you know. Common logic might say if you do that, people can copy you and you lose your competitive edge. But look at the famous chefs: Emeril, Bobby Flay…they show people how to do what they do. Does that make them any less successful? No…it actually makes them more successful. I think the idea is Biblical. Give away and it comes back to you even greater. That’s why I blog. Agree 100 %. promise, love your perspective on this (and your hair). I’ve had two blogs in the last couple years, my most recent proving most successful. I agree that blogging is essentially sharing, and sharing is crucial to growing a business online. However, I think that another valid point to make is that the content has to be phenomenal or other people won’t find it worth sharing. If your content is only so-so, no matter how much you promote it on twitter and facebook and your blog, other people won’t think it’s interesting and they won’t share it. In short, some businesses do need a blog, others don’t. But whether you do or you don’tb log, be sure that the content you’re creating, the ideas your sharing, the product you’re producing is worth sharing. Else, it won’t go far at all. I use my blog to share my images and write quirky things about me, my family or my life. I do it for fun, and to connect with other blogger’s. My facebook page is by far my most effective way of connecting with my friends and family and their friends and family. [...] enjoyed reading Promise’s views on blogging and success. I am still a die-hard blogger and love the medium but at the same time I can understand why so [...] [...] Promise Tangeman – on Blogging & Success [...] I’m caught somewhere between micro-blogging and regular blogging – I’d love to say more but I need more time and better English. Facebook is definitely fast and easy, but what draws people to it in crazy numbers? I think it’s that personal connection. I’m a photographer and while I have a few fans who follow my fan page 100%, I find that most people connect and interact more when I post things like “yay, me, for washing the same load of laundry for the 4th time because I keep forgetting to put it in the dryer”. You are so right that people just want that personal connection rather than connecting with a business. That being said, there are some blogs that I look to simply because the writing intrigues me. J* is always a massive example. Her blog rocks because she always showcases at least one image but what makes it awesome is that her posts are always very REAL. So I think if you are going to blog you will go farther by just keeping it real and laying it out there for the world to see. Lots of times I think people connect with my failures and embarrassments much more than my photography or random thoughts. [...] Promise asks “Do you need a blog to be successful?” (reminds me of this article Sassy & Eliza wrote for the Green Room last week) ♥ How to [...] I love audio/visual communication, it’s why I fell in love with music and design and love to practice it. I have to force myself to practice verbal/written communication a TON. It helps me feel more confident and clears my mind. It reminds me of my purpose and message as an artist and human being. For me a blog post DRAFT has become a great tool for me to practice articulating, sorting, and editing my thoughts. I have TONS of drafts and even if they never get posted mean a great deal to me. Those drafts might be articulated in another form in the future Speaking of.. I got to see you speak at Circles Conference! You did such a great job. I suppose every field has competitive aspects to it. However, being in the creative field it is what sticks out and effects me. I had one professor though that would sort projects from “best to worst” and would grade the “best” as 98% and go down from there. My sister had a professor that told her during a critique in front of the class that she would have done better on her project if she had gotten drunk first. (She scraped the entire project and re-did the whole thing with her left foot…and the professor loved it.) I think stuff like that kinda sticks with us as “this is how it’s suppose to be.” It isn’t. You can be kind. You shouldn’t compare yourself to others. (Even though EVERYONE else will.) I like the idea of being an open handed artist…giving and receiving. It’s a lot easier said and wished for than done though. Anyways, I didn’t get to say hi during the event but I did want to let you know– I loved your slides, topic, and heart! Thanks for sharing so openly! THANK YOU for writing this! I just gave myself permission to let it go. I have been feeling guilty since I stopped blogging several months ago. I was finding myself so strapped for time and searching for ways to spend more time with my kids and looking for what I could give up. Knowing that I regularly updated Facebook, I just didn’t see the point in continuing to blog any longer. I am not a writer, I’m an artist. So sitting down and forcing myself to write something cleaver and witty for each client was way out of my range. Yay for Micro-blogging, it’s just my style! loved hearing you speak at the ID2012 workshop today…thank you! I like the idea of a blog in that people get to let their styles shine through the photos they post and the things they write. I love your blog! Studio Playback just hit the SiteHouse website design shop this weekend as part of our Fall 2012 collection. Ahhh this is our 5th season and I can’t believe it. For those of you that don’t know what Site House is, it’s a website design shop that I started back in 2010 to offer quality web design at an affordable cost. The RAD thing about these designs is that you can customize ANYTHING about them without having any code knowledge. That’s pretty cool.
If GQ and J.Crew had a love child I hope it would be Studio Playback. This design has an editorial flair with an elite photo studio feel. It also has some unexpected whimsy thrown in there as well to keep it… REAL! I designed it with the male species in mind… But I do have to say that this one is one of my favorites in this collection. Maybe it’s the tomboy buried deep within me or something. This design showcases the photography work of talent Trever Hoehne. I have mentioned his work quite a few times on this blog including most recently our Creative Toolbox series. He’s CRAZY good! This website design can be used for any business or personal online presence. It can be fully customized by simply dragging and dropping. No coding knowledge needed! HOLLA! For more information about how you can get this design go HERE or email us at info(at)promisetangeman(dot)com. SITEHOUSE WEBSITE / STUDIO PLAYBACK WEBSITE DEMO / INFO+PURCHASE + 5 comments AWESOME SAUCE!! They are amazing Promise. You did a fantastic job. Aww thanks Jaclyn!! I have to say this is my FAVORITE one! Love how everything is placed and all. Promise, you always set the standard higher and higher in web design. Very cool. You kids are so clever! I am a huge fan of sitehouse and all of the creative sites. Question: have you ever thought about creating sites for for other creative individuals besides photographers?? I am starting off in the Interior Design industry and would love a site I could communicate my work and myself. Could the existing sites be tweaked for that?? |
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I’m going to get up and go exercise, try and not think about work, then get back to it this evening. Exercise and prayer are my go-to when I’m feeling overwhelmed. I’ll say a prayer that you’re able to get all of those things completed and enjoy doing so, rather than feeling overwhelmed.
then I pray and let God know that I am overwhelming and need his help and somehow it always gets done because God never gives up more than we can handle 
I love seeing what you come up with.
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CA - OK, Parker doesn’t even look real! He looks like a giant stuffed animal. Too cute.
josie kay - 31 bits is amazing and your dog is too cute!!! Love those shorts too! Where are they from?
promisetangeman - Josie – The shorts are from American Eagle.
Shauna - Nubbytwiglet.com - First of all, you’re a total babe. Second of all, cute jewelry! And third of all, I can’t believe Parker is real! He’s like a jumbo stuffed animal…hopefully he’s a cuddler.
Stephanie - Parker reminds me of Fozzie Bear!
Jeanne Mitchum - I want to go buy that necklace right now!!
Kate - That top is so great on you! Where is it from, please?
Betty Red Design - Loving the dog haha!
And the new 31bits collection is awesomeeee.
Gabrielle Short - I love your dog. He is a giant teddy bear!!!
Dina - pretty much the only jewelry I buy these days is 31 Bits! so easy to share and trade among all the ladies in my house…if we could actually stop arguing about who gets to wear what!
I love the heart and spirit of Kallie, who so graciously agreed to an interview with me and share God’s story being written through her life. she is a supermodel I want my girls to emulate!
Jana Marler - Oh my sweet Jesus… please tell me he is a golden doodle? We have a 5mth old golden doodle boy too and he is SOOO stinking cute. Looks just like him. I saw some puppy photos and I was like “THAT MUST BE”… and then bam! This photo looks just like our guy only darker. Love the head hair
Lindsey - PROMISE. come out of hiding! I miss your creativity and cuteness : ) Don’t make me beg for a post sister sue.
Alison - Promise! Really missing your blog posts!
Sarah - I just LOVE Parker to pieces! He is precious!
Melissa - I’ve missed your updates, promise! But i’ve loooved seeing all you’re doing with ShowIt and all your weekend extravaganzas. I SO hope to join in on one sometime in the future! :]
Ashley - The blogging world misses you!!! Where have you been you crazy talented lady?!?! I’m sure you’re just busy as a bee!!!
I hope to see you post some more awesome articles soon!!
Ashley - The blogging world misses you!!! Where have you been you crazy talented lady?!?! I’m sure you’re just busy as a bee!
I hope to see you post some more awesome articles soon!!