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Gray Star Design

@graystardesign

Gray Star Design offers branding development, marketing services and web design New York. Creative Director and Lead Designer Melissa O’Connor-Arena works with

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Portfolio: Website Redesign for Karinee Lopez thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Portfolio: Website Redesign for Karinee Lopez

Portfolio: Website Redesign for Karinee Lopez

I love when clients come to me for a rebrand. Even if they just need their website updated, it brings me joy to go in and freshen it all up. This was the case when @karineesanate reached out about …

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Aviation and Earthworm Study thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Aviation and Earthworm Study

Aviation and Earthworm Study

More aviation fun with the Wright Brothers this week (@harborandsprout) and a nice review of worm anatomy and life cycle (@myhearthmagic) for #enwcearthwormweek. The weather has been beautiful late…

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Aviation, Art and Evergreen Study thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Aviation, Art and Evergreen Study

Aviation, Art and Evergreen Study

This week Elliot and I explored aviation some more with @harborandsprout, had a few art lessons, and of course our nature study. We are almost done with this month’s theme and plan to focus o…

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Change thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Change

Change

I’ve always welcomed change. And life has brought me tons of it. I think it’s important to remember that change is good. It’s an opportunity to grow and move forward. And I find it’s much easier to…

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Portfolio: Website Design for Reilly Construction thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Portfolio: Website Design for Reilly Construction

Portfolio: Website Design for Reilly Construction

A few months ago I worked with Reilly Construction on their website and it’s finally live. The project goal was to create a new site that was clean and modern to reflect the beautiful work the comp…

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Your Worth thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Your Worth

Your Worth

Knowing your worth is key. It certainly helps to open the pathways for positive energy to flow toward you. Accepting only what makes you happy, safe, and feel loved. For me, high vibes only please.…

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Holiday Books thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Holiday Books

Holiday Books

We’ve been enjoying so many good holiday books for the season, wanted to share a few!

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Christmas Week thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Christmas Week

Christmas Week

This past week Elliot and I kept it fun with holiday-inspired lessons and projects as we counted down to Christmas. From celebrations and St. Nick to Christmas trees and gingerbread men, we had a b…

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Portfolio: Website Rebrand for Counseling with Camille thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Portfolio: Website Rebrand for Counseling with Camille

Portfolio: Website Rebrand for Counseling with Camille

I recently worked with @counselingwithcamille on updating her website and freshening up her branding and now her online home is oh so pretty for the new year. With the addition of some new photos, …

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Karma thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Karma

Karma

As we get closer to the new year I can’t help but reflect upon the past but also think of our future. Among other things, I believe 2022 will be the year of karma. This certainly stands out for me …

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Rainforests and Fables thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Rainforests and Fables

Rainforests and Fables

The last week of the new year and last lessons before a fresh new start! This week we finished up the forestry curriculum by @harborandsprout and learned about rainforests, Johnny Appleseed, Paul B…

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Happy New Year: Good-Bye 2021 thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Happy New Year: Good-Bye 2021

Happy New Year: Good-Bye 2021

Another year is coming to a close and I couldn’t be more grateful. 2021 has brought such awareness to my life and has helped me accept what I cannot change, as well as let go of what I don’t need. …

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Testimonial: Thalia Mesa thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Testimonial: Thalia Mesa

Testimonial: Thalia Mesa

I always enjoy the kind words of my clients. Last year I worked with @thaliacosmica on her logo and website and helped her bring it all together. So happy she enjoyed the process. It was a pleasure…

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Snow Day! thedesigninspirationalist.co…

Snow Day!

Enjoying this beautiful snowy day!

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States of Matter, Snow & Winter Sky thedesigninspirationalist.co…

States of Matter, Snow & Winter Sky

This week we started a new routine and now have 3 days at home for learning. The other 2 days Elliot goes to the co-op for a few hours and so far so good. We also started the new theme of the @harb…

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States of Water, Shadows & Moon Study thedesigninspirationalist.co…
States of Water, Shadows & Moon Study

States of Water, Shadows & Moon Study

This week was a fun one. We learned about the water cycle and states of water, then explored shadows and the moon for our nature studies. These past few weeks we also have started using Explode the…

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MLK Lesson thedesigninspirationalist.co…
MLK Lesson

MLK Lesson

In honor of MLK we read about his life and discussed why he was important. Elliot did some copywork and also designed his own button, supporting love. Resources from @brighterdaypress and @mintandb…

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Positive Vibes Only thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Positive Vibes Only

Positive Vibes Only

This is all I need and all I want. Positivity and good vibes. Please keep your toxic energy away from me and deal with it yourself. Spreading negative frequencies only do harm and I don’t want any …

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Testimonial: Stephany Lugo thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Testimonial: Stephany Lugo

Testimonial: Stephany Lugo

Happy clients mean the world to me. It was great working with you @iamstephanylugo! Thank you for the kind words!

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Visual Arts: Week 4 + Mini Beast Week thedesigninspirationalist.co…
Visual Arts: Week 4 + Mini Beast Week

Visual Arts: Week 4 + Mini Beast Week

This week we explored shapes and printmaking with our @harborandsprout curriculum and finished up our farm guide from @thepeacefulpress. Friday we had an awesome nature study on mini beasts! Goodby…

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