A bride's mom in Charlotte said my bouquets looked too 'store bought'

She told me my work was neat but lacked personality, like it came from a chain. That stung, but she was right. I was using the same three rose types and baby's breath for every wedding. For the last six months, I've forced myself to use at least two local or seasonal flowers in every arrangement, even if it costs a bit more. The textures and colors are way more interesting now. Has anyone else gotten a piece of tough feedback that actually improved their style?

Update: I thought the new Burger King logo was a total miss until I read a study from the University of Cincinnati showing it increased brand recognition by 18% in a test group.

What's a rebrand you guys hated at first that actually worked out?

I finally figured out why my shed felt so cramped after three years of using it as a studio.

Appreciation post: My barber in Austin showed me his cash envelope system

I was getting a haircut last month and asked him about the old cigar box on his shelf. He said it was his 'car fund' and that he puts $80 cash in it from every haircut. He showed me how he has separate envelopes for rent, food, and fun money too. It made me think about how I just let my card get swiped for everything. Has anyone else tried a cash system after seeing someone else do it?

Warning: Our first block party was a hit.

Sharing a meal with neighbors brought us closer.