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Welcome. This space is intended to be a source of inspiration, learning, and empowerment for creative explorers and other like-minded spirits. Embark on an adventure. Pursue your passion. Live a heart-forward life. This is a an ideal place to explore the possibilities together... just up the road a bit.

 
 
 
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Tipsy’s Teachings Vol. 1
Tipsy’s Teachings Vol. 1
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Graphic Design Process
Graphic Design Process

Insights into how to approach visual design from concept to completion including finding inspiration, choosing colors, pairing fonts, and creating composition hierarchy.

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Freelance Graphic Designers: Find the right match!
Freelance Graphic Designers: Find the right match!

Choosing a graphic designer is like dating someone who doesn't speak the same language. Figuring out whether or not you are compatible is a non-negotiable. Whether you are part of a corporate marketing team or an entrepreneur looking to flesh out a new brand, let my advice - along with insights from three senior-level marketing experts - be your guide.

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Creative
Vanlife.

Artist⚡️Designer⚡️Explorer⚡️Dreamer

Sailing the open roads in Tipsy Mango, my self built rolling home/studio/office.

 
View fullsize 2 weeks into full-time. Here’s what hard… 1. Bad weather! It’s been crazy windy and I’ve been in the van almost the whole time for 3 days. It’s starting to feel claustrophobic. 2. Safety. It’s just me and Junipe
View fullsize Are adventures better when shared? I think so! I said goodbye to my boo today and headed out solo. It was a sad parting and I dedicate this post to my love @brewedwild Adventures are better shared with you boo and I miss you already!! Hurry back h
View fullsize And then… FULL-TIME VANLIFE! 🧡🚐🧡 Been dark for a while because it turns out going full time is a f$@king huge transition. So after one crazy intense month, it’s official. I’m a little scared and a lot excited. More soon&hel
View fullsize What’s the one thing you need to have in a relationship? 🧡 My thing is laughter. It feels so good to laugh! And I mean that literally. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. It can even temporaril
View fullsize Do you wish you could get yourself to exercise more? GET A PUPPY!!!!! I hike/walk/move my body SO MUCH MORE now that Juniper is in my life. It seems obvious now but I didn’t realize that would happen. I no longer can have days where I don&rsqu
View fullsize Is a 4x4 conversion worth the $$$?!?! Tipsy gets us to some places but I’ve also gotten stuck a few times. And one of those times cost me a pretty penny to get out of. $1500 bucks to be exact. A 4x4 conversion is SO expensive and I go back an
View fullsize Thank you everyone for participating in my last post and picking your favorite view. 🧡This is the view I would pick to see every morning. It may not be the most grandiose but the desert is my heart’s home and the Joshua Tree looks like somet
View fullsize VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!🧡🥭🧡 Which view would you choose to wake up to everyday? 1. desert mountains 2. Lakefront 3. Canyon 4. Joshua Trees 5. Big Art! 6. Coastal Mountains 7. Epic mountain from a fantasy story 8. Beachfront This post has unexpec
View fullsize I haven’t posted in a while. The holidays were unexpectedly rough and I’ve been in a bit of a hole that I’m just now starting to climb out of. I started my MS DMT (not the psychedelic drug) in mid November. DMT stands for Disease Mo
View fullsize Solo or Soulo? I spend most of my time on the road with my boyfriend/adventure partner extraordinaire and I absolutely love it but there is something unique about traveling alone. It’s a space that can’t be replicated. When the only pers
View fullsize I’m not even sure where to begin…this road! This spot! These are the moments and places that make it all worth it. We found this spot by chance…we drove into this side slot canyon on a whim not sure if tipsy could make it. Alw
View fullsize Who’s a tipsy mango now?! This moment happened because after spending over an hour getting the van ready for a photoshoot we felt kinda ridiculous. The bed NEVER looks this good and the shots looked like #fakevanlife so we decided to lean in
View fullsize This world is full of unexpected twists and turns. And sometimes there is a turn so rough it’s terrifying. Since my MS diagnosis I haven’t exactly felt like a #mswarrior. Not even close actually. When I’m in a tough space like this
View fullsize Journey or destination? I prefer not even having a destination or at least not needing to get there by a certain time. My adventure partner extraordinaire @brewedwild is the type of traveler that wants to stop at every viewpoint and climb every bol
View fullsize Where do you feel the most at home when your home is on wheels and always changing location? The desert is my heart, my home. I think because it’s where I first connected with nature on a spiritual level. I also love the wide open spaces, the
View fullsize If Tipsy Mango were a yoga pose it would look something like this 🤣🙃😂🧘‍♀️😉 Seriously though, figuring out how to fold in self care and regular exercise when you’re on the road can be challenging. TIP: What works for me is yoga and run
View fullsize Ask yourself, what can I do to my space to make it fit MY lifestyle?One of the most recent additions I made to Tipsy Mango was this art supply holder. ✨🎨🧡 Inspired by a post I saw by @slowdazestudio I realized I needed to make my space more conduc
View fullsize Are you good at self care? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used to not be the best at it but having Tipsy Mango has helped me. I eat healthier and take better care of myself. Vanlife tip…keep nail clippers, tweezers, lotion and dental floss within arms reach wh

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