I am the office manager/ graphic designer at Bread & Butter Screenprinting in Chapel Hill North Carolina. It's so serendipitous how I got this position. I applied to be a screen printer, which is basically printing t-shirts. I would have been doing little to no design work. That's what I wanted though, you know learn a new skill. But from a fortunate turn of events; I got the head graphic designer job. Which is more than awesome! It feels awesome to get my independence back. Can't wait to start working.
To celebrate I went to some of my favorite shops and cafes on 9th street. I treated myself to cute eclectic knick knacks. The first shop I went to I recently found. It's so small I didn't know it was even on 9th street. The shop is called Vaguely Reminiscent. It's so indie and colorful. Every inch is crammed with nifty novelties. I got a new sack. It's made of different fabrics with different colors and patterns. I also got a peach colored ring, that's square with daisies and clovers. Some green converse socks. The last three were just for fun. I got a tin case of Bacon flavored toothpicks, Obama mints and Jesus band-aids. How fun is that? Another shop I went to is called Ox & Rabbit, which is also on 9th street. The next time I mention it I'll have pictures of the shop on the inside. It's a lot less crowded than V.R. And it's also a milkshake shop. Their shakes are so good. I got a doggy faced mug there. For those of you who live nowhere near North Carolina; I posted the websites where you can find some of my new knicky knacks. I couldn't find where you could get the ring and sack, but if you ever need bacon flavored toothpicks you know where to go.

japanesegiftmarket- Search "Tsuburara Mug"
foottraffic- Converse Socks
accoutrements- Jesus Bandages & Bacon Toothpicks
philosophersguild- Obama Mints
Congratulations! Looking for a job is terrible!
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Bacon flavored toothpicks??... I don't know...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting the new job!!
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CONGRATULATIONS! Your job sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun shop, I really like the dog cup.
And by the way, thanks!
Congratulations, you can be so proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog by chance and saw your announcement. I'm practically your college from another state, and I can tell you that you will learn a lot!! I started out as the head designer of a graphic/printing company as well after graduating, and although it sounds more fancy to be working at some cool ad agency, you will actually become a better skilled designer with the experience you'll gather in your new job. I'm happy for you and I don't even know you, how funny ;)
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Thanks for your comment on artsy ants. You're always welcome to visit the ant hill :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new job and keep us posted on how things are going!
congrats on the job! I hope I get one when I graduate! D:
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