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Unconventional space. Unconventional signage.

Our hats are off to an ingenious communication tactic inside a repurposed wartime relic.

Do you know where your apostrophe is?

On International Apostrophe Day, we celebrate our favorite punctuation offender.

Tangling with old tech

Why do we hang on to digital junk? Because there are emotional layers underneath.

Remembering another prominent designer

In June we lost Dorothy Trogdon, a trailblazing force and standout contributor to Spokane’s mid-century modern bona fides.

How to use a long dash like a human

AI loves the em dash, and we’re good with that – thanks to our rogue use of its cuter little brother.

The One

I knew she was the one as soon as I saw her. A classic beauty with strong lines and soft curves, who still has all her teeth.

Design With a Cause

There’s an inspiring story behind Dignified Workday. And it all started when one person reached out to help one person.

One for the Win Column

This year, Ebay almost ruined Father’s Day for our family. It all started in late April…

How to (Mine) Craft a Meaningful Experience

Do not touch mobs! Some of them might explode. Whoa. Exploding objects are not what you’d expect in a museum. + more

Stop! Don’t Touch that Garden

Before you rush to clear the remnants of your late summer and early fall harvest, please keep this in mind: Our furry, fuzzy, feathered, and winged friends deserve the garden bounty too.

Cue the Goats

There’s a lot of drama in my neighborhood. Animal drama, that is. And it beats any reality show on TV.

That’s Punny: Why Dad Jokes are Serious Fun

Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, dad jokes serve a higher porpoise. Er, purpose.

Talk About Giving a Dog a Bad Name

Here’s proof that designer dog names have gotten completely out of control.

Some Unforgettable Sh%t

I’m about to share two pieces of information. But, by tomorrow, you’ll only remember one of them. And I can accurately predict which one it will be.

It’s All Geek to Me

My husband is fluent in geek. He’s a software engineer, so he obviously learned it on the job. But I’m sharing his secrets, so you can learn to speak geek too.

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