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Get Bloomin’
The air is fresh, the flowers are showing off, and we’re starting to shave above the knee. It’s officially spring.
The change in weather can leave us feeling pressured to be further along in business (or life), but sometimes, we all need to take a pause and embrace oubaitori. Oh-what- now? Oubaitori is the Japanese principle that people, like flowers, bloom in their own time and way.
So, whether you’re hitting your busy season or taking a slow one in stride, roll up your sleeves and dig into our cultivated list of inspiration.
Shout out to our long-time friend, Paul Morse, on the launch of his new wedding photography website. As one of Editor's Edge OG clients, we've had the pleasure of collaborating with Paul for over ten years. So, when we agreed it was time to redesign and move his wedding photography website to a new platform, we were overjoyed!
Condensing a 30-year career in photography into curated galleries and concise copy that encapsulated Paul’s story, style, and strategy are the creative challenges that fuel our fire at Editor’s Edge!
Keeping a user-friendly experience in mind, we went with a clean and modern design, allowing space for Paul's cinematic imagery to shine. More than simply a showcase of his work, our goal was to develop a site that reflected who Paul is as a photographer—the incredibly talented and kind person behind the lens dedicated to creating visual stories told for generations.
Whether photographing notable figures or documenting historical moments at the White House, Paul loves to be where the action is, as proven by his impressive resume on the About page. Believing the best photos happen between the lines, Paul uses his intuitive approach to capture the unscripted moments that don't appear on the schedule.
We are honored that Paul continues to trust Editor's Edge with his extensive portfolio, brand strategy, and messaging.
You don't have to be a superfan of Alicia Keys to feast your ears on the new semi-autobiographical (and 13-time Tony Award-nominated) Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen. Set in New York City in the ‘90s,—complete with wardrobe staples like FUBU and Timberlands, the jukebox musical features new and reworked throwback songs penned by Keys and belted out by a cast of extraordinary vocalists.
Ultimately, a love story between mother and daughter and a celebration of community, Hell’s Kitchen beautifully narrates how finding your passion and people can change your life.
Fun Fact: The show takes place in Manhattan Plaza, a subsidized apartment complex for performing artists where Keys was raised. Featured in the documentary Miracle on 42nd Street, the building has a rich history of talented tenants, including Larry David, Angela Lansbury, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Leslie Rodriguez recently tipped us off to the beloved Australian "kids" TV series Bluey on Disney+. Intrigued, we decided to give it a try and watched the much-talked-about special episode "The Sign." Maybe it was Mother's Day making us feel sentimental (or perhaps it was the mimosas), but we couldn’t help but press the “watch next episode” button through our tear-filled eyes.
Bluey is one of those imaginative gems that appeal to kids and their grown-up counterparts. Beyond its adorable voice acting and playful humor, the show subtly weaves in complex themes such as empathy, resilience, and the importance of family bonds into just 8 minutes of animated storytelling.
It's no wonder that Leslie admits to watching it with her husband long after her two adorable daughters have gone to bed.
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Our Creative Director, Kristi Drago-Price, recently visited the enchanting city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for the Be Sage conference. With its long and winding cobblestone streets, sherbert-colored sunsets, and Magic Kingdom-esque architecture, this colonial town is pure magic.
A unique blend of old and new, San Miguel de Allende is filled with artisan crafts, high-thread-count hotels, and a to-die-for foodie scene. It's no surprise that it's a premiere spot for destination weddings and vacationers seeking a memorable cultural experience.
Feeling ready to bloom, but success envy has you wilting away? As the days get longer, we should be strategizing our business goals for the rest of the year and basking in the glow of our productivity...not getting sidetracked by what our industry friends are doing.
If you need help slaying the green-eyed monster, take some time to reflect on what makes you a badass and read our 7 Strategies for Outsmarting Success Envy.
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Get your oversized tees and box of Kleenex ready; the melodic queen of melancholy, Billie Eilish, is back! Though not the typical pop princess, the youngest-ever two-time Oscar winner (along with her brother and collaborator/producer Finneas) brings her own brand of tortured poetry.
Between her recent candid confessions in interviews and following the huge success of her Barbie single, her highly anticipated third full-length album has everybody talking.
Mark your calendars: Hit Me Hard and Soft is out now.
Want to spread the word about an inspiring gallery show? Binging a series everyone should be watching? Launching a new program? We’re on the lookout for all things interesting and inspiring to feature in upcoming editions of The Edit.
Got an idea to keep our readers on the Edge of their seats (see what we did there?)? Tell us about it!
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