Archive for the ‘resources’ Category
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Whoops! I’ve been a little sidetracked working on some awesome new projects for clients (details about that one and more coming soon), and have neglected to follow up on the blog posts I promised you here. The wait is over, and today I’m going to share with you my favorite new CSS Photo Gallery. It is super simple, very lightweight (CSS + HTML only), easy to implement, and customizable, too. With credentials like that, how could it not be great? Read on for the source and some helpful tips and examples.
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
In the ongoing battle of the browsers, Internet Explorer, especially IE6, continues to be the thorn in the side of web designers everywhere. The web design industry is constantly evolving and changing for the better; HTML5 and CSS3 are both the newest (and most capable) versions of the web coding languages. Older browsers, and even some modern browsers, do not support these newer versions of code, which limits the abilities of web design. There are various hacks and solutions for this problem, one of which is CSS3 Pie.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
I’ve talked before about web safe fonts, and the alternative options for using beyond-the-basics fonts in web design. Google’s Font API, for example, has been a go-to resource for many of my web design projects. Recently though I have found myself embedding fonts more and more often. Read on to find out why and for a helpful resource.
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Microsoft’s PowerPoint is a program that, for me at least, conjures up bad memories of monotonous High School presentations. Presentations that, no matter what the subject, all used the same old ambiguous backgrounds time after time. Today I have a roundup of PowerPoint designs that break the mold in the best of ways. These unique and interesting designs will take any presentation to the next level, and maybe even keep your audience engaged! Check out some great sources and how to make your own PP Design below.
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Spring is officially here, and the weather could not be more beautiful in Virginia. With the exception of a few spring showers, I have been enjoying the sunlight and cheerful flowers blooming in the garden. Daffodils, seedlings and a leggy spider make up this collection of images, each of which meets my own rigorous background photo criteria.
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
Food is fuel that keeps you going during the work day, and is vital to the design process. It’s difficult to work on an empty stomach, or to disrupt your work flow with constant snack breaks. Easting healthy, filling foods will help keep your belly satisfied and your mind focused.
Today’s recipe is for granola that can be customized to fit your preferences. The granola pictured is a version without the optional fruit or baking chip add-ins; I like to add those later depending on how I’m eating my granola. The recipe is also flexible in terms of the core ingredients- you can use whatever nuts and grains you have on hand in place of the listed ingredients. Read on for the recipe below.
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Taking a sick day when you work from home or run your own business can be tricky. Unfortunately I speak from experience, as I spent last week battling a cold. Depending on the severity of your illness, there are various ways to successfully handle work while nursing yourself back to health. Read on for my own tried-and-true methods for coping with a cold.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
After reading this post over at Freelance Folder, I was inspired to share with you the details of my typical work day. Although my routine often varies depending on the time of year, I try to stay consistent with my days to promote productivity. If my mind starts to wander I can look at the clock and say ‘Okay, this is what I should be doing right now’ in order to stay on track. A flexible schedule is a blessing but you have to know how to handle it properly. Here is how I spend my time…
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011
With the first week of 2011 coming to a close, it’s time to ease up on the workout goals and focus on your business goals. The New Year is often encouragement for us to set our sights on achieving personal milestones, but setting clear and productive goals for your career should not be overlooked either. Whether you have your own business or work for a large corporation- or somewhere in between- there is always room for improvement.
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