Monday, January 19, 2009

So tell me what you want...

Last week I was lucky enough to call in a family favor and get some help in creating a custom logo that I can use on my website and on my business cards.

Like a typical woman I changed my mind from my original color combo of red/aqua and decided to go a different route with something that felt more like me and would be stylish yet timeless. With the current color combo in my mind and some inspiration from the web I reached out to Nina! She is a very stylish, creative, woman that hails from San Francisco and is a free-lance graphic designer! I felt bad bugging family, but who else is around to bug and due to my limited budget I decided to send an email her way anyway. Nina was more than happy to help me out. After a couple of emails back and forth she sent me 10 fabulous options! Now the only problem is that I can't figure out which one to use. It's like asking a mother, which child is her favorite. I can't decided.

Here is where you all come in. Since part of this blog is my accounts of starting this business of mine I figured whoelse is better equiped to help me with this decision than my loyal readers/friends.

So, in the profound words of the Spice Girls, "Tell me what you want, what you really really want."

Leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite! Which card screams, "Wow this girl has style and I want her to re-do my room!"

If you never commented before now is the time to do so. I need all the opinions I can get.

Help me out!!!!

Click to enlarge. Choices 1-4


Click to enlarge. Choices 5-8


Click to enlarge. Choices 9-10

33 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

I like 2, 3, and 10 best with #3 being my favorite. They all look great!

January 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM  
Blogger Erin said...

Um...they're all gorgeous!? Tough decision...I think I like #3, and 6 because the background doesn't detract from your business name, yet still has style.

January 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM  
Blogger Haven and Home said...

Wow, those look great, you cannot go wrong. My favorites were #3 and #10. I need to get a graphic designer ASAP. Can't wait to see what you decide!

January 19, 2009 at 10:51 AM  
Blogger Sarah's Fab Day said...

I'm voting for option #2. Classic palette.

January 19, 2009 at 1:09 PM  
Blogger Courtney said...

WOW! She really did one heck of a job. They look awesome.

My favorites (in no order) are: 3, 4, 5, and 10. Can't wait to see the end results!

January 19, 2009 at 1:16 PM  
Blogger Fargerike Dagny said...

I like the background in no 6 and the box with your company info in no 8 :)

They all look great though, you can't go wrong!

January 19, 2009 at 1:22 PM  
Blogger alison giese Interiors said...

My vote's for 3 - just seems classic...

January 19, 2009 at 3:07 PM  
Blogger a pretty pill said...

woah. these are all unbelievably amazing. i would be thrilled to have any of them. personally, i am always drawn to something with more color; therefore, i like #1, 7, and 8 the best.

January 19, 2009 at 3:53 PM  
Blogger ann ominous said...

i think i like 9 the best because it's really easy to read and the background provides a nice contrast that isn't too distracting from the main focus. I like the layering in that the brown is in the back and is the Title font.

January 19, 2009 at 4:42 PM  
Blogger Nicki's Notebook said...

I think they all look good - but if one stood out more I'd have to say no. 8 . it seemed to have a funky retro feel to it that appealed to me personally. I hope you get on ok in your final decision! Good luck! x

January 19, 2009 at 5:05 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

Ok, I vote #9. It's pretty, but your eye (well, at least MY eye) was drawn the the name and information, so that wasn't lost in the design.
But they are all nice.

January 19, 2009 at 7:46 PM  
Blogger Pigtown*Design said...

10. I think that the rest are busy. Great colours thought!

January 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM  
Blogger Kwana said...

Oh this is so hard. I wish you had started with your top 3. I like so many. But I'm just going to go out on a limb and say number 5. Love it. You can't go wrong with which ever you pick.

January 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

#2, hands down. There are all so lovely though!!

iomoi has some great ready to go calling cards if you want to take a look.

also, ladies, my boyfriend is a graphic designer ready for the pimping out. he's gearing up to make my business cards and new logo for my blog and i'm sure he would love nothing more than a gaggle of girls interested in is freelancing talent :)

xo robin

January 19, 2009 at 11:05 PM  
Blogger 72 and sunny said...

3,4 and 10

nice job!

January 20, 2009 at 12:02 AM  
Blogger Kristen said...

At first I liked # 9 then changed my mind to #2 then read the comments.... I could change my mind again!
I do like the chocolate brown. Best of luck.
Kristen

January 20, 2009 at 9:01 AM  
Blogger LindsB said...

Hey there!! How exciting to have another step in the process to be completed! I love love LOVE #10, with #2 & #3 coming in second.

Are you going to tell us all which one you pick?

January 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM  
Blogger High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the help and opinions. Keep them coming.

I still don't know which one I'm picking. I want to see if I get anymore advice and then I will make my decision and post the winner.

I was leaning towards 8, 10.

hmm decisions...

January 20, 2009 at 9:41 AM  
Blogger Carrie said...

My votes are for 3, 6 and 10.

January 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

TWO or Ten!!

January 20, 2009 at 12:07 PM  
Blogger Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

I love #3. Can't wait to see what you pick! They are all great!

January 20, 2009 at 1:05 PM  
Blogger niartist said...

Love your post name: High-Heeled Foot in the Door - lovely! I say #2. It's chic, and sophisticated, and I love the color combination. It's delicate and bold all at the same time, and I say go for it! Love the blog, thanks for stopping by - I'll be back often, and of course, you're welcome anytime!

January 20, 2009 at 1:44 PM  
Blogger The Steel Magnolia House said...

Those are all totally fab, and if I only had your business card to go by, I'd assume you have great style! I love 1,4,5,10. 10 being my favorite. Hands down. Love your blog!!
xx
Kara

January 20, 2009 at 2:37 PM  
Blogger Lauren said...

WOW. All so amazing. I'm really late for this vote!! But I vote for #2. I know how you feel about orange & I think the card is really fun & stylish yet still simple & I think that goes with effortless style. They're all beautiful but this one feels the most "effortless" to me.
xoxo

January 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM  
Blogger Karen said...

haha, you were looking for help to make a decision?! they're so great, we all disagree! I vote for #2. I like that it's mostly neutral (classic) with a punch of orange--the 'in' color for 2009!

Can't wait to see what you decide.

January 20, 2009 at 4:23 PM  
Blogger Decor To Adore said...

# 3 is just perfect!

January 20, 2009 at 5:29 PM  
Blogger kelleyp said...

#3 is my number one choice with #10 a close second.
sweet options!

January 20, 2009 at 7:04 PM  
Blogger Typhoid Ashley said...

I love #7 but your name on orange kind of blends with all the other orange. #9 is so beautiful! I think that's my fave.

January 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM  
Blogger benson said...

okay...if I tell you this it will cross this one off of your list...but I have to tell you that #9's background is starting to remind me of those eyeballs on the new Geico commercials..sorry if that was a fave. I think #3 and #10 are my favorites

January 21, 2009 at 11:41 PM  
Blogger amber {daisy chain} said...

I like 8 & 9 - love all your choices, I agree it is SO hard to choose for yourself!

January 22, 2009 at 10:16 AM  
Blogger Selena said...

3, 8 and 9 get my vote!

January 22, 2009 at 8:27 PM  
Blogger Ana said...

I plan to be a 'loyal reader'...can I still throw in my two cents?

If so, I love 5 and 8. The colors and the graphic nature of the design are phenomenal.

Good luck choosing!

January 23, 2009 at 6:42 PM  
Blogger My Notting Hill said...

I like #2 and #7 but using the box w/your name from #8. What a great start for your business.

January 26, 2009 at 11:05 PM  

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