Fabulous Friday!

What a fast week! With Monday being a holiday, I can't believe it is already Friday! This week we're highlighting Smashing Magazine... and online go to guide for all things graphic design. I love their articles, tutorials and freebies. This is a great site to keep you in the know of all the latest trends as well as a massive database of amazing info.

Check it out and enjoy!

www.smashingmagazine.com

Fabulous Friday!

It's Friday... of a long weekend! Love those the best... So this weeks blog is by Jun Loayza an avid blog writer on all things to do with being (and becoming) a successful entrepreneur. I love his writing style, and his honesty. (plus it is really informative and helpful!)

Enjoy...

www.junloayza.com

and Happy Turkey!

Digital Print VS Offset

This is a question Cinnamon comes across almost every day! I am always talking about it with a client for their new business cards and promo pieces- and nearly always trying to help them decide which one is the best choice for them. And that's just it- it's a choice. Both with their pros and cons.

The industry of print in general is a HUGE one. I would like to think I know quite a bit about it, but on the grand scheme of things... well I know only a chunk. It is a huge industry to know WELL. When it comes to all the options - there are just too many to count. Understanding paper weight is a whole under taking on its own.

So when it comes to print.. what is the best solution? There really isn't a clean cut answer to this. It depends on so many things! Check out this great article that explains the differences between offset and digital and both of their advantages.

Long story short, I say finding a printer you love is like finding an exceptional hair stylist. VERY hard. You know, one does a great cut, but they can't seem to nail that golden blond you want so badly. Or, maybe one is really friendly, but can't seem to get those bangs just so. Same goes for printers.

In the end, whetever your choice, make sure the print job is exceptional. For me and my clients? We use both... switching back and forth depending on the product , the market and the purpose.

Happy Printing!

Pretty Tweets!

Cinnamon loves all things pretty- and that includes social media. Want to leverage your business and create consistent branding? Make your Twitter page pretty! Cinnamon just finished this cute one for Sugar Baking in Toronto. Catherine, the owner and baker extraordinaire has the sweetest look and it wasn't hard to capture this for her twitter page!

Check out her pretty site at www.sugar-baking.com...

Her new twitter page should be up in no time!

RP HR Consulting Brand!

Cinnamon and Blackbird have teamed up to work with Ramona Packham of RP HR CONSULTING to create a sophisticated and colourful new brand.

We are so excited to get moving on all of her marketing pieces and create a sleek warm look for her new website coming soon.

Watch for it!