March 2009
4 posts
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The Obama Influence in Worldwide Art
By, Christan Summers
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Christan@ebbandpflow.com
So I have not been back to America since Obama’s election. I was in bangkok when he won and traveled up to Laos shortly after he became our President. Now I am in Paris and after visiting the Art Paris and speaking with people from Europe and Asia. I really wanted to write a quick note about how...
For the Art Enthusiasts...Art Paris 2009
By, Christan Summers
www.ebbandpflowlookbook.tumblr.com
Christan@ebbandpflow.com
So the Bangkok adventure has ended for me and now I am in Paris to begin marketing and promoting the collection. Jen, my design partner is still in Bangkok holding it down for the quality control and perfection of the pieces. Jen, your my hero.
So, this is a small check in from Paris to start the ball...
February 2009
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What is it really like to be an entrepreneur?
By, Christan Summers
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Christan@ebbandpflow.com
So, I am not an expert. I am an entrepreneur. I am a designer and a woman entrepreneur.
It is not easy to be an entrepreneur, and to be a successful entrepreneur is more challenging. I fight everyday against anxiety, fear, sleepless nights, balance of life and work, investment and paying the bills. Those are the...
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To Consign or Not To Consign?
by Jennifer Yuan
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jennifer@ebbandpflow.com
If you are just starting out, and you are trying to increase the visibility of your product, consignment is one option. BUT, there are many things to consider when placing your babies in someone else’s hands.
1) Do you have stock on hand to sell in case someone wants to purchase directly from you?
2) What are...
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Jewelry Photography. Give your jewelry life.
By, Christan Summers
www.ebbandpflowlookbook.tumblr.com
ebbandpflow@gmail.com
What is the trick, what is it that magazine editors and stylists know that makes their jewelry pop so well in photographs…
Give your jewelry life. Give it character. Literally, bring the jewelry alive. You know when you hear a song, maybe a song with a saxophone, and the climax…you can’t understand...
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If you design it, they will come....not...
by Jennifer Yuan
www.ebbandpflowlookbook.tumblr.com
jennifer@ebbandpflow.com
Just because you have a beautiful piece of art that everyone ooohs and ahs at, it doesn’t mean that money will be thrown at you. On the same note, just because you build a pretty online store with all the bells and whistles, doesn’t mean that you will wake up in the morning with an inbox full of orders. ...
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Undiscovered Artists? START small. Doodle Empires...
by Jennifer Yuan
www.ebbandpflowlookbook.tumblr.com
jennifer@ebbandpflow.com
Here is an example scenario. This can apply to any design, whether it be jewelry, paintings, doodles, finger puppets, you name it.
Okay, so you have perfected the art of doodling and you are quite proud of them. You might even have them stashed away in a drawer on pieces of torn out notebook paper. Your friends...
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To Design Entrepreneurs Around the World!
by Jennifer Yuan
www.ebbandpflowlookbook.tumblr.com
jennifer@ebbandpflow.com
Hello and how are you?! How did you find us? Was it by accident? If not or even if so, WELCOME!
I am Jennifer Yuan, one half of ebb.and.pflow. I work,design and collaborate with Christan Summers. Together we are ebb.and.pflow…world travelers, street-food diners, jewelry designing enthusiasts!
We decided to...
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A Big Hello to all Designers and Entrepreneurs!
So, this is a blog. I’m laughing to myself because I’ve never blogged before. But, its amazing, technology is amazing and the opportunity we have because of it.
I’m Christan, I’m one half of ebb.and.pflow, I’m a designer, I’m a jewelry designer, I’m an entrepreneur, and I’m a woman.
So, this is an introduction. Hi. I hope you read, I hope this is...