Tis the Season for SALES!!!!!!!!!!

Oh hai there......

I apparently forgot to mention last week that ALL our holiday merchandise is on sale. We've got all Holiday Boxed Notes, Holiday Gift Wrap and Holiday Single Gift Cards at 30% off List price!!!


To top that off, we have Taschen books at 10% off list price until 12.26.2009 and Faber Castell at 20% off until 12.26.2009.


AND just because we wanted to be extra special awesome, we have a promotion running right now that basically gives you an added reason to come back and shop with us before 12.26.2009. For every $10 you spend, you get $1 off. SWEET!!!! You could also do your good deed for the year and bring in a can of food and get the same promotion mentioned above.

Need photos? Let Sam Flax show you the way

Rather than using this blog to only advertise in store deals, i want to keep our audience up to date on local contributors to the Atlanta and Orlando art community.

With that said, lets begin today.

Now i might be partial because I've personally known this photographer for almost 13 years now, but I think his photography speaks for itself. If you are in the market for some professional, nontraditional family portraits or even some amazing wedding photos you should probably contact Matt Miller (mattxmiller@gmail.com). If you don't want to take my word for it, check out his websites.

Matt Miller Photography


Here is a small sample of what he can do.

Sam Flax Atlanta Gift Guide!!!!

It's that time to come celebrate the holiday season with Sam Flax Atlanta....



Click here to view the entire flyer!

Been awhile eh?

We've been extremely busy here at Sam Flax. Sorry for leaving you hanging. We'll be posting all of our awesome Christmas deals this week. For now, please make sure to check out the website as we've been adding more and more new products each day.



Also, while we are at it... All Herman Miller Furniture is 15% off list price from now until December 13th 2009. You know you want to hit up Santa for a sweet Aeron Chair. As always, visit us at www.samflaxsouth.com to get full details!

Thanks Atlanta

Six years in a row, we couldn't do it without you. Print this blog post to enjoy the savings.

Picking your Perfect Portfolio: a Checklist

Your portfolio is representing you. This is an initial list of things to think about before you commit to the perfect piece.

1. Know what size your pictures are going to be and whether you want them in a landscape (short side high) or portrait (long side high) layout.
   
   
2. How many images will you be starting with and how many do you hope to end with?
   
   
3. Is this going to be your permanent portfolio or is this going to be a leave-behind?
   *If leave-behind, I recommend Itoya. More options available in the store.
   
   
4. Do you want your pictures in a box, a case, a binder or a screwpost portfolio?
   
   
5. Your portfolio is representing you. What would you like it made out of? We have Leather Prat Pampa, Bamboo, Vista, Rossano, Machina, Tera and Bex & Cork are on the way.
   
   
6. Do you want to customize your portfolio?

Now that you’ve picked out the portfolio itself, it’s time to pick paper and pages. How are your images going to be displayed? Check back next week for a follow up check list on how to use your portfolio to display your work in the best way.

Keel's Simple Diary

So.. we just got in our first shipment of the Keel's Simple Diary from Taschen Press. I had read the reviews and looked at all of the images and ideas surrounding this new product, so I had an idea that it would be pretty cool. I must say that it has surpassed my expectations.

I am sure that many of you are like me. I have never had the time, energy or really even the desire to keep a diary. My opinion of diaries is certainly changing now because the Simple Diary is just that, simple. Every day you are given questions.. some in the form of multiple choice, some fill in the blank and others in a similar format.. to reflect- and smile- about your day.

Rather than letting your frustration about your day explode onto a piece of paper, the humorous questions and responses provided in the Simple Diary add a positive structure to your diary entries. I know, it sounds confusing... I think an example might help:

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Date:_____________

Your day was (only choose one)
( ) someone else's. ( ) like two days. ( ) nowadays.

Explain why: ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Who give the right advice? ___________________________________

Elect your best physical feature from these candidates:
( ) your forehead ( ) your nose ( ) your shoulders
( ) your bellybutton ( ) your thumbs ( ) your knees

What is not yet finished? ____________________________________

Heart Status
a) you are in love b) you are not in love
c) it needs a break d) it's beating just fine

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Perfect down to every last detail. The Keel's Simple Diary is hilarious, a time saver, practical and uplifting all in one place.

The Flexi-cover looks similar to bonded leather but has the flexibility and durability of vinyl.

I love this description from Taschen Press...
"In a world where products are out as soon as they're in, where communicating without wires doesn't come without strings, and even our accessories need accessories, we need simple tools. A book that helps us look inside because we are overloaded outside."