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04-20-12

FREE DESKTOP DOWNLOAD

I always love changing things up, whether it be my work environment, the arrangement of my rooms, closet organization, laptop filing system etc. So, today I revamped my desktop with this design I created including this great quote I found last week. I love the reminder and I think we can live to express a lot of different things in our lives: thankfulness, patience, our faith, our story, our need for each other, and our need for God. I hope you enjoy it, and use it… as it’s a great reminder, especially staring you in the face in the middle of your desktop. haha. Here are a few standard sizes below. Love you guys & girls! Thank you so much for your love and support for my life and for my craft. I appreciate YOU!!

13in laptop (1280 x 800), 15in laptop (1440 x 900) 17in laptop (1920 x 1200)

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Mailinh - Already on the desktop! Love it and thank you! Happy Friday! :0)

lesley - I’ve been wanting to change my desktop for sometime but couldn’t find anything that really struck my fancy, Thanks for this Promise!

Dana Laymon - thanks for this! I’ve been wanting inspiring desktops! and i always love your designs!

augusta - Love! Just downloaded it. You’re the best, Promise.

melina - hi promise, thank you you are so sweet i love it!! xo, melina

Meredith S - thanks, Promise!! :) its my new background.

Annie - Thank you I love it! I’ve been loving all your encouraging tweets lately too :)

(PS: DANG woman! The photo shoot with Andria Lindquist? You are FINE! :) )

katie - thank you, ma’am. i love it :)

Ashley - Normally I don’t like to go for things that are ‘cooler’ than me…so thats… pretty much all things cool – haha…. but i like this one too much! New desktop??? CHECK!!! :)

Lyndsi Stoltzfus - Probably gonna be on my desktop for the rest of my life. THANK YOU.

Lindsey - SWWWWWEEET. I love this. Thanks, Promise! :)

Lydia - Love it!

Brittney - I love this! It is perfect for my desktop at work!

Mandi Heilig - love it! have this on my desktop!

Michelle - This says it all!!

Sarah - Promise I would LOVE to see more desktop designs done by you!!!!

Chelsea - Love it!! What font is that?

04-18-12

RELEASING THE *NEW* SITEHOUSE GO-LIVE EVENT

Release day!! This has been on the radar and in the works for sometime now and we are really really excited about the opportunities & possibilities with this new SiteHouse workshop called the Sitehouse GO LIVE EVENT! It is a two day intensive workshop for photographers that want to learn the ShowIt software, implement their SiteHouse design, ask questions, get feedback, and prepare to hit publish all in two days! It’ s kind of like your college all-nighter work party without the all-nighter (or so we hope). We will be laughing hard, eating well, and making new friends while we’re at it. We will be taking goooooood care of you, and together we will create a fresh online presence that you will be proud to call your own. The first one will be held on June 19th-20th in Phoenix Arizona. HECK YEA!!!

EEEKKKK!!!! Check out the website for the full details and agenda. Email us with any questions at info(at)pomisetangeman(dot)com. Spaces are extremely limited for this event! HOPE TO SEE YOU IN PHOENIX!!

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Karine - the site asks for a password…

Mailinh - Woot, woot! Already registered and can’t wait for June to come around the corner! :) )))

tina - omg, love the music! blue scholars :)

Annie - Oh I wish I could come! One day I WILL have a site! :)

Promise Tangeman » Andria Lindquist - [...] she just announced her FIRST workshop. dude. Im sure it’s gonna fill up crazy fast. Posted in:Lifestyle Tags: Andria [...]

carrie - im so freaking proud of you…..remember the ride through redlands years back….love seeing you live the dream. so proud.

04-15-12

A LITTLE TOUR OF OUR HOME

I have a little house tour for you today! It’s always been a work in progress for sure… but just as of lately I have been enjoying making it, well, more of a HOME in some ways. Little personal and quirky touches that make it US! haha. And our new little pup adds SOOO much!! haha! I still have tons to do but I like where it’s going, I think. I hope you have a GREAT monday! View full post »

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Annie - It’s so clean! :)

I adore your couch – it’s exactly what I want someday. And I just love your style. It all just works :)

Meredith S - WOW! I just LOVE IT! thanks for the inspiration!

Gabby / En Route Photography - I love all the modern meets rustic touches, oh and that fab green wall!!!! REALLY PRETTY! ;D

Bryta Ingram - Nice animal head on the wall. Go check out a friend of mines animal jewlery on fab.com. Her name is Beata Dirycz. What a great canvas of a house u guys have.

Mailinh - Love your decor style! What’s the name of the gray color you used for the striped wall? I’ve been looking for a gray shade for the past year to pain my room. :0)

Mailinh - And I forgot to add: Parker is too cute!!!

denise karis - CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE! The hot and cold and the DOG! :P

Jeanette - I LOVE the green kithen. I’ve always wanted to paint my kitchen a vibriant color, but was always a little scared. You’ve inspired me…haha!

Judith - Loving the living room table! What material is it exactly? Thank you!

promisetangeman - Mailinh- its the BEST gray ever!!! it’s Elephant skin by Behr.

promisetangeman - Judith- it’s concrete. and it’s from CB2!

giselaandzoe - i like the minimalist and clean look of it. the concrete table is great! oh and that puppy, soo cute!!

Angus - Hipster home. I mean that in a good way.

Sarah - Love those coasters. Can you email me where you got them?

Steph - Love how colorful your home is!

Laura Gravelle - What a stylish home! I wish I could come have you decorate my house!

Rae - oh. my. stars. what is the name of that green paint?! it’s perfect!

Morgann - I absolutely love your home! It’s beautiful!!

promisetangeman - Hey Sarah!! I got the coasters at anthro! :)

Sara Beth Fachetti - Love that coffee table in the living room… but it is so not childproof, lol. You’re gonna have to swap it out when mini-promise/bryan arrives!

rachel! - LOVEEE THIS! the striped wall with the dead animals head (what are they called anyway?) is probably my favorite! and your pretty cabinet! i love how its mustard!

Christy - I freaking love this! It is so YOU and so beautiful!

The New Diplomats Wife - love the gray/white/yellow!

michelle - Absolutely ADORE everything!!!!!! I need you to come help me decorate. Thanks for posting, it’s very inspiring!! xo

Jason Lackey - Thanks for keeping my chalk outlet up!

:)

Lindsay - That concrete (?) coffee is table is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

Jacquie - Your floors are gorgeous! Did you put them in and if so, would you share details? Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

AmandaElizabeth - Love, love, love the coffee table! Where did you find that?

promisetangeman - Amanda- I got the coffee table from CB2. It’s concrete! We love it! it can be used indoors or outdoors. which i think is pretty cool! and I like that the surface is not perfect so we can leave our drinks out, and have fun with the table. :)

J - I absolutely love it! especially the ‘blackboard’ wall. I need to incorporate something like that in my living space, great idea!

Thank you for showing us your beautiful home! x

sharon - it’s so lovely! is it a new home or an older one you have redone?

Scarlett & Stephen - Ha we have the same silver pillow from West Elm on our our leather couch too! ;-)

angie hubbard - Gorg! where did you pick up the ram’s head? LOVE!

promisetangeman - Angie- I got the Ram’s head at West Elm. :)

morgan - beautiful home lady! & cutest pup ever :)

Holli True - Oh my gosh, Promise! I am in love with your house!! :) Jeff and I are convinced we need to paint our walls with chalkboard paint! Haha! Love!!!

Nubbytwiglet.com » Blog Archive » Link Love: 4.19.12 - [...] • I love the striped walls in Promise Tangeman’s house! [...]

Megan - Ok I have to know the name of both the yellow (cabinet) and the green (walls) LOVE! Great style for sure!

Mena - OMG! I absolutely love love love your style! The leather sectional looks so perfect and comfy! Where is it from? So perfect for the decor :)

ira lee - i love this! it is sooo me, well with some vintage goodies thrown it!!

Kellie - LOVE your home tour! Your place seems so cozy

Clarity Star - The Dog!!!

Cassandra - Your home is perfect. At first the green shocked me but now I can’t take my eyes of its fabulous aurora!! Is there anyway you could let me know the paint and color name?

04-08-12

A SIMPLE ART INSTALLATION

Well hello!! I am back this week with a fun and *simple* project that I just finished for my home. I have been enjoying doing some home improvement projects the last couple of weeks, so I hope to maybe post a little house tour soon. We shall see. But until then I wanted to share with you a very simple art installation project. I realized that my downstairs didn’t really have any personal photos, clippings or anything to make it, well, a “home”. So I got a few photos printed, used some items found around my home, and busted out a simple, yet effective little art installation for my kitchen. View full post »

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Annie - Love it! Very you :) I really like the texture of your wall too :)

Mailinh - Love this!!! I have to say, I love the DIYs that you’ve posted (this includes your hair tutorials, too ;) ) — tried a couple and love the results. Thank you for sharing! Gotta try this now! HaPpY Monday!

Jen Z - Really love this idea… recently moved into an apartment that came with some really random screws sticking out of the walls… this may be the perfect temporary solution for them. Thanks!

Savannah - Loved this so much!!!

Angie M - I love this idea! Promise, where do you get your pictures printed?

Kelli - cute prom!

Amanda - So cute! Thanks for the inspiration!

Kristi - Just today I came across a huge bag of clothespins and wondered what to do with them… thanks for the idea!

Steph - Great high impact yet simple idea for my apartment! Thanks for sharing!

DIY Framing | TESSA J. - [...] ago I got inspired to do something about it. Thanks to Promise Tangeman and her creative idea on her blog. All you’re going to need is some type of string/hemp, fine art prints, close pins and a hot [...]

Rachel - Great idea Promise..I’ve been wondering how to fill the wall above my desk with photos cheaply and easily….going to give it a go. Got some really nice pegs..cheers for the idea. xx

Caytlyn - Ah I love this idea! So simple, might have to try this…also I am totally in love with the color of your wall!! What paint is that!!?

Sabrina - this is something that is very simple/ and very simple of college students or any young person who would like to design or just make something new.

Farrahn - A tour would be awesome! I’m really interested in the details of the chalkboard wall.

Lydia - Such a fun idea!!

WEEKLY FINDS – A BIT OF DIY | Wedding photographer London,UK, Exhibit Emotions - [...] this week’s finds I want to share two things with you. The first is a DIY tutorial for a cute art installation by Promise Tangeman, which I think is a fun way to showcase your engagement, family or holiday [...]

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03-26-12

IDEA MAKERS: USING YOUR CREATIVITY TO IT’S FULL POTENTIAL

Have you ever sat in front of the computer waiting to be inspired? You open up the design program, move a few squares around and nothing happens?!?! I have. I’m fooled into thinking I’m getting somewhere because I’m “working” but I don’t get anywhere except for frustrated. So then, I think it’s me. “I’m just not creative today”… ” I have too much on my mind” or “I’m just tired.” But the truth is…I’m going about it the wrong way. Design platforms such as Photoshop or Showit are not idea-makers… And in some cases they can actually stunt my creativity. View full post »

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Mailinh - Love this post! That’s how I’ve been feeling lately, and I’ve been doing the same thing. Some times it takes the simple things in life to find that new idea. :0)

kita - I agree, when I sit at the computer its all a grid, lines and squares. I forget that not everything fits in a 960 box. If I move away to pencil and paper it all just seems to flow better.

Kelly Lane Lusk - SO TRUE! Thank you so much for the reminder! It is also reassuring to know that YOU (creative, inspiring, fabulous) go through the same thing!

Jaclyn C. - Wow…I was literally just thinking this and spent over an hour in PS and AI to get nowhere. Thanks for this. Sometimes I need to be reminded to get away from my desk and go create. So off I go to my creative room….

Stephenie Zamora - This is so true and such a great reminder for me. When I was in school I would come up with such fun and unique ideas for designs… of course in college you can DO the crazy ideas too, but in the real world with real budgets, I learned how to simplify them down to printable while still maintaining the fun concept. This isn’t something I’ve done in awhile and I will definitely take your advice and get back to paper and pencil at the beginning!

Cristina | Positively Beauty - Amen! I totally agree :)
If I want to create, I do the same – pencil & paper!

Jen Z - This is so true!! I remember actually having a professor in school who forced the students to create a certain number of paper/pencil sketches before starting any design project… which was a pain then, but the basic premise of getting your ideas out there first (without the distraction of a computer) is a solid one.

Besides, it’s always easier to actually get work done when you have a reference. It’s even helpful in the 9-5 design job. :)

All this basically to say: YES! AGREED! Spread the word! haha

anna - this is awesome! i thought it was just me…haha. i was telling my fiance the exact same thing about feeling stuck one night and he told me exactly what you posted…and he’s not a designer and swears there’s not a single creative bone in his body! hearing you say it reinforces that this is what i need to do. thank you so much for sharing!

kendra michelle - {very encouraging – thanks sister!}

Luke Copping - I cannot tell you how many times simply moving over to pen and paper, free writing, and doodling has saved me on those projects I just get blocked on. Sometimes in conjunction with an ever important change of scenery to get me out of my office headspace. It feels like getting more involved with something physically (by putting pen to paper) makes me use completely different parts of my brain and process things a little different than I do when sitting in front of the computer – which is more about process than creation.

Caytlyn - I totally agree with you! When I sit down and start to use a program I never get anywhere because of all the options I have to choose from, such as colors and fonts and I have no real direction. When I get away from the computer and sketch is when I can get all the bad ideas out fast and start to get an idea worth pursuing.

Rachel McCloud - Such a good idea to start the old fashioned way. :) Thanks for this. Definitely needed to hear it. :)

julie - Couldn’t agree more. Love it.

Christine - Great post! Do you have any tips for those of us who are attempting to DIY our brands, websites, blogs, etc?

Mallory Wiese - I have gotten into the habit of grabbing my sketch pad and whatever writing utensil is around first, then getting onto the computer. It has helped keep frustration away!

SARA RENEE - Amen sister!

Nubbytwiglet.com » Blog Archive » Link Love: 3.28.12 - [...] love Promise’s insights on using your creativity to its full [...]

danielle - this is one of the many reasons i love you SO much! hope that you don’t mind, but i shared a link to this on my blog…YOU are the BEST!

Required Reading 4.6.2012 — Luke Copping - Blog - [...] The big difference between using tools and being an idea-maker. | Using Your Creativity to Its Full Potential [...]

Inspire Me: Idea Makers « Beautiful Geometry - [...] is another post I read recently that has really stuck with me – we are responsible for our own ideas!  A lot [...]

Kristi Bobo - Love your blog! I’ve been experiencing the brain fart all week in my design classes– I’m supposed to draw 30 thumbnail sketches for two classes, but its not going so well [as in, I have about 4 done hah]. This post inspires me to just sketch and enjoy the process of creativity rather than forcing it into a 2″ x 2″ square [or a 15" screen].

this week’s creative resources. | THE FLOOD - [...] Using Your Creativity to its Full Potential – Promise Tangeman’s fabulous article on how you are the idea-maker, not your computer, and the importance of signing off and sketching in the beginning stages of a new creative undertaking. Rate this: Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestMoreTumblrStumbleUponEmailPrintDiggRedditLinkedInLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. This entry was posted in features and tagged art, books, creativity, embroidery, fonts, graphic design, graphic designers, ideas, illustration, inspiration, music, photo editing, photography, type, typography by Natalie. Bookmark the permalink. [...]

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TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR SITE » PROMISE TANGEMAN ART & DESIGN - [...] mind from what I can and can’t do in the program. Dream first, problem solve later. I wrote a blog post on this [...]

03-20-12

THE PRODUCTS I DONT WANT TO FORGET

I thought about titling this post PROMISE’S MUST HAVES. Or PRODUCTS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT. But Frankly…I definitely CAN live without these items…and a lot of other items too. I always hate when beauty magazine put that spin on products. #firstWORLDproblem. So instead I guess I am calling it MY DON’T FORGETS. It’s not much different, but you get the idea. These are some of my favorite products, that, when I am going on a trip I think to myself “oh I hope I didn’t forget my _________.”

Okay so here it goes…

1 // AVEDA GREEN SCIENCE EYE CREAM
My sister got this for me for Christmas one year and I got hooked. I love bright eyes so this product helps minimize the dark circles and moisturize the skin for an “I’m awake” look. It’s a little expensive but it goes a long way. Indeed it does.
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Lydia - I never forget my Laura Mercier secret camouflage concealer! It helps to hide all those breakouts that come from having oilier skin!

Mailinh - My “don’t forgets” are

1. Lancome’s Genifique serum — makes my skin feel so wonderful (though it’s a little too pricey for me but worth it)

2. Aveda’s hand cream — I wash my hands all the time and need a hand cream that keeps them from drying out. Love this stuff!

3. Burt’s Bees Wax — gotta keep those lips moisturized.

I’ll have to try Make Up Forever’s concealer. I’ve got dark circles that make me look like a panda, so I gotta test this out.

Mel - <3 suave dry shampoo, I've tried many and you can't beat the results, smell, and price of suave!

Another dont forget for me would be smashbox photo finish primer— creates the best canvas for a light hand of makeup and makes it last all day and then some.

Oh, and of course MAC crayon eyeliner…. : )

Mel - Also, does AfterParty help with knots that tend to form from teasing your hair ?

Mel - Also, does AfterParty help with knots formed from teasing your hair?

Jeanette - I’m IN LOVE with Suave dry shampoo. It usually last quite a while, too except when my husband thought it was hairspray and used the rest of my bottle up…haha

promisetangeman - hahaa. Mel- My hair is naturally very dry. and I have some left over bleach underneath the brown color… so it naturally makes knots. :) I use the after party on the bottom half of my hair. and I usually do the backcombing to the roots. :)

melissa - - Korres Wild Rose Brightening Face & Eye Serum
- Korres Pomegranate Cream-Gel Moisturizer
- Korres Evening Primorse Eye Cream
- Suave Dry Shampoo
- Moroccanoil Repair Mask
- Kerastase Elixir Ultime
- my curling iron!!!!!
- and my mascara!!!!

Katy - LOVE After Party!! I use it after blow drying for a smoothing cream that still looks kinda messy…. It’s my favorite (and I need to get more).

Bianca Valentim - Awesome post! I love to see what people I like like to use for their hair and makeup. I bought the dry shampoo after I saw your video with the girls with the glasses and now just bought the TIGI after party from target. Will try it tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing this! :)

Bianca Valentim - … and my favorite makeup is:
- stay don’t stray / primer from Benefit
- lemon aid – color correcting eyelid primer / from benefit
- smash box lipsticks
i discovered these three favorites recently, my friend renata marques recommended to me and i looove it! it really brightens the eye!

Caytlyn - I am obsessed with that suave dry shampoo, it’s perfect mid day when my side bangs start looking lifeless! and it smells so good!

ANNE DAPORE - I just tried the Suave Dry shampoo because of your post. I LOVE it. Amazing. I also just discovered from a few friends that pure coconut oil is awesome for conditioning your hair, softening your cuticles, repair dry hands and feet and much much more. You can cook with it and take it as a supplement to your diet. Helps with the thyroid. I love it to moisturize my hair but a lot goes a long way… I used it last night (very little) in my hair before I went to bed. In the morning my hair looked a bit greasy but smelled yummy. It smells like candy coconut. I just sprayed my hair with the Suave Dry Shampoo and it looks amazing and freshly washed with no oil. I get the coconut oil at the Indian grocery market. Its only $3 something for a large bottle. The brand I buy is Parachute.

Kelly Sauer - You know you have inspired me to use hair products for the first time in like, my whole life – and I’m loving the effects!

But the makeup – particularly the lipstick – yeah I totally need to make an investment there…

April - 1) My clarisonic mia face brush & hydro cleanser…my skin has always been problematic & the totally revolutionized my face!

2) MAC Ladybug red lipstick…the perfect retro red for a pale redhead :)

3) John Frieda – FrizzEase Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme – genius for last minute hair touch ups…and keeps split ends at bay

thanks for the tips…love that you’re willing to share your secrets!

Linda - I love Pssst dry shampoo! it’s in a not so pretty bottle but it makes me hair look great if I don’t wash it the next day (and my hair can get really oily). http://www.amazon.com/Pssssst-Dry-Shampoo-Instant-5-3/dp/B003NW8M1Q . Also love Nars blush in luster (it’s a pretty shimmery peach tone), Prestige automatic waterproof eyeliner (black), Urban Decay shadows, homemade body/lip scrub made with a mix of honey, olive oil, sugar, and Shiseido lash curler :)

jean kallina - I love Origins ginger scented body oil. It has the greatest smell
and leaves your skin silky. I want to try the bed head product you like.

FOUR CORNERS OF THE INTERNET v10 « This is my life… - [...] (I bought Suave Dry Shampoo because Paige recommended it to me after hearing about it from Promise Tangeman. It was like $2.50.)Here’s to hair-spiration! [...]

Catherine - What is the best lipstick for longevity?

03-16-12

MJ2DAY WORKSHOP LOGO & WEBSITE LAUNCH



Today is the day! We are really excited to announce that we were able to partner with Melissa Jill in creating a memorable impression for her MJ2DAY photography workshops. Melissa has been a friend for quite sometime now, and it was great to finally be able to partner together to create something AWESOME!! Well…If we may say so ourselves. Haha. Really, it was quite the honor to work with her. I have looked up to Melissa for a while now. She is amazing at business strategy, execution, client relationships, workflow, and photography. You couldn’t ask for a better combo! You may have remembered when Brian and I modeled for her workshop a couple of years back. It was really cool to hear and watch her teach other photographers. My husband Brian even said he was ready to pick up a camera after that. haha! It was very inspiring.
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Mailinh - You are just awesome, Promise!

Melissa Jill :) - I couldn’t be more thrilled with the site Prom!!! YOU ROCK!!

Lydia - Amazing as always, Promise!!

Nick - Great design! Very cool Melissa!

Sara Nevels - LOVE how the site turned out, Promise! It’s so minty fresh! I think my favorite page might just be the sponsorship page….gee, I woooonder why?! ;)

Adina Ketring - Interesting post Thanks for creating an excellent post about inspiration. You make some brilliant points