No matter how much one may love the world as a whole, one can live fully in it only by living responsibly in some small part of it. Where we live and who we live there with define the terms of our relationship to the world and to humanity.
Wendell Berry

 
 

 evergreen co.

 

Evergreen Co. is a design studio born in 2020 as a way to both organize my freelance design work and help out small businesses during pandemic and economic crisis. We offer everything from rebranding to content creation to business strategy at a price that is affordable for any local company. For inquiries or a consultation contact Lindsay at helloevergreenco@gmail.com

 
 
Every summer for the past couple of years I've biked down to Ashworth Pool each week and swam laps. The pool feels like a hidden treasure from another era, tucked back in the woods. The kids in the pool splash and play and create chaos for lap swimme
I've been thinking about identity a lot lately. The question that always pops into my mind when I try a new hobby or find a new interest is... when do you become a _______? How many books do I need to read to be considered a "reader"? How
It's ICE CREAM SZN. Here's a roundup of some of the best ice cream in the area! Which is your fav? 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🌲 . . . . #desmoines #iowa #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #illustration #illustrationoftheday #illustratorsoninstagram #creativewom
Does anyone else explore Airbnb or Vrbo when work is slow and then nail down hypothetical dates and then Google Maps the drive time or flights and then look up places to eat and things to do in that area and basically plan a whole trip only to close
I love a good @charlyclements illustration prompt and it's been a minute since I've practiced my people illustrations so this is my entry into her #funwithfigures outfits mini challenge! Just stuck to simple, summer looks but this was a very fun exer
It's gonna be a hot one today which means it's time to break out this oldie but goodie illustration. Enjoy the beatiful and warm weekend, ya'll! ✌🏻🌲 . . . . #illustrationchallenge #creativewomen #dailydesignpick #digitalillustration #womenwhoi
I first saw @lucys.logos post about this a couple days ago (she was inspired by @prince_ea) and thought I would recreate the sentiment. At previous jobs, I've felt like managers viewed my evenings as availability instead of free time. There was an ex
Evergreen Co. has been up and running for a little over six months now so I've been doing some mental inventory of how it's going and where I'd like it to go over the next six. The thing I feel the most #blessed by is how amazing my clients have been
If you need a sign (like I did this weekend) to unsubscribe from all of the junk emails that make it into your inbox, this is it 👆🏼 What's that quote... "You accept the emails you think you deserve." Or something like that 😉 Wishing you
With the weather warming up and outdoor events around the corner, I've got stadium and fair food on the mind. So hot dogs were the inspiration for this icon exercise. I've been working on a new client's illustration style and started out by drawing s
This is a library appreciation post. I've been reading twice as much this year compared to previous years and one of the big factors has been how easy and accessible the local libraries have made it to borrow books. If you're into audio books or free
Found some beauty among the gloom on my walk this morning 🌸 And low key looking forward to some spring storms this afternoon. Don’t threaten me with a cozy day ☕️ . . . #smallbusiness #creativewomen #littlethings #cozy #shedesigns #livecol
Is it just me or is all of Des Moines under construction right now? It's all much needed work but it can be hard to see the bigger picture when your detour has a detour 😅 Looking forward to the new roads and bike lanes, especially on Ingersoll! .
Sometimes when I have designers block, I'll goof around with my own branding. And I also have writers block on this caption so... Hoping your Monday has more inspiration and motivation than mine 😂✨✌🌲 . . . . #artistsofinstagram #creativityfoun
Summer Fridays have officially commenced which means I’m going to log off of all work things a few hours early today! Have a great Mother’s Day weekend ya’ll ✌🏼 . . . . #drawingchallenge #illustrationchallenge #summerfridays #
When I first started out as a designer (eight years ago 🥵), my creative director LOVED QR codes. He would have us throw them on in-store posters, meat packaging, magazine ads... anything! At that time, the codes required a special app and there just
This quote pops into my mind at least once a week. I’m not a perfect citizen of Des Moines but I’m trying my best 🌱 . . . #wendellberry #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #qotd #smallbusiness #designfeed #designbywomen #creativewomen #cre
One of my favorite logo options for @vintagejunkinthetruck's new branding! The final logo design is still being narrowed down but wanted to share one from the process 💙 . . . #vintage #vintageclothing #branding #brandingdesign #womenwhohustle #s
Oh you like farmers markets? NAME ALL OF THEM 😤 Well here are all of the greater Des Moines area markets at least... and it's pretty cool that there's a market within 20 minutes of us almost every day of the week. The Downtown Des Moines location is
Started some new wellness goals today! I'm hoping to clear some stubborn acne and regulate my digestion so I'm going dairy-free for the next month or so. The biggest adjustment will be morning coffee cuz you know I've gotta have that whole milk 🥛 so