We’re starting a new pseudo-series today called Freaky Friday. You’ve probably seen the old teen flick where the mother and daughter accidentally switch bodies and end up discovering just how much fun (or humiliation) the other one’s having. Well, we’ve decided to host a little Freaky Friday-ness of our own and give you the opportunity to get inside the heads (and lives) of some of the Sitting Dux. Although it may seem like we are chained to our desks or screen platons, most of us actually leave the building on a daily basis to pursue life and fun in the great big world. Because we’re a small and close-knit team, we like to share in the accomplishments and joys discovered out there with our respective families. On Fridays, we want to showcase some of the pastimes, happenings and creative pursuits of our staff and give you the opportunity to get to know us a little better–and the lives that fuel our creative spirits on Dux time.

For our first Freaky Friday, I hope you’ll forgive a truly personal note about a milestone in my family. My husband and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary today and are reveling in the joy of just how much life has blossomed over the last decade. Congrats and kisses to Mike, my lifelong love. …And, daddy to our three little gifts: ages 4, 2 1/2 and 11 months. Talk about your creative spirit! Birthing and nurturing three baby lives is a thrill a minute.

Having just oohed and aahed our way through another Dux wedding a few weeks ago (more on that next week), I’ve been thinking about the old-fashioned formality of personal invitations, handwriting, bridal name changes, and the time-honored monogram. There is hardly anything more powerful than a group of letters cleverly combined to represent a new beginning–whether it’s the beginning of a new family or a new company. When Mike and I became engaged, I designed a monogram reflecting our first names, our commitment and our faith. It was later used on wedding invitations, calling cards, thank you notes and even a few hand-decorated cookies. Yummy! I thought I’d share it along with some of the other logos and icons we’ve designed that are derived from interesting typographic representations. Enjoy!