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Grateful is an understatement.

Thank you for every message, every share, every kind word, and every moment of support — it all matters more than you know.

A little reminder as Small Business Saturday rolls in: supporting small doesn’t always look like spending money. Sometimes it’s sharing a post, leaving a comment, telling a friend, or cheering from the sidelines.

Those tiny moments? They make a massive difference.
So thank you, truly, for being here. 🤍

#gratefulandblessed #avantgardedesignct #agdbrandstudio

Grateful is an understatement.

Thank you for every message, every share, every kind word, and every moment of support — it all matters more than you know.

A little reminder as Small Business Saturday rolls in: supporting small doesn’t always look like spending money. Sometimes it’s sharing a post, leaving a comment, telling a friend, or cheering from the sidelines.

Those tiny moments? They make a massive difference.
So thank you, truly, for being here. 🤍

#gratefulandblessed #avantgardedesignct #agdbrandstudio

No risk, no magic. That’s the deal. ✨
The entire point of life is to chase those dreams that seem crazy on paper but feel like home in your soul.

And reminder - it’s not supposed to make sense to anyone else, it’s your dream, your journey. Go create magic for you. ✨🤍

Cover photo: @c10ike
Set design: @geor_geni
Makeup: @kissandmakeupct @kate_kissandmakeup
BTS: @c10studios

No risk, no magic. That’s the deal. ✨
The entire point of life is to chase those dreams that seem crazy on paper but feel like home in your soul.

And reminder - it’s not supposed to make sense to anyone else, it’s your dream, your journey. Go create magic for you. ✨🤍

Cover photo: @c10ike
Set design: @geor_geni
Makeup: @kissandmakeupct @kate_kissandmakeup
BTS: @c10studios

Because sometimes the ✨magic✨ happens behind the laptop screen… and yes, behind every scroll-stopping design is a designer with 47 tabs open and an iced latte 😉

DM me when you’re ready for your magic moment 💃🏻✨🤍

Because sometimes the ✨magic✨ happens behind the laptop screen… and yes, behind every scroll-stopping design is a designer with 47 tabs open and an iced latte 😉

DM me when you’re ready for your magic moment 💃🏻✨🤍

Mid-week reflection ✨🤍
Creativity isn’t something we lose - it’s always within us. Sometimes, it just gets quiet, waiting for us to slow down enough to hear it again.

When you’re feeling stuck, maybe it’s not about pushing harder… maybe it’s about pausing. Breathing. Looking around and letting the world remind you how much beauty and inspiration it’s holding out for you.

A few gentle ways to reconnect with your creativity:

- step outside and notice the sky - really notice it - stare at the clouds
- let yourself get lost in a book, a piece of art, or movie
- shift your perspective and be open to seeing things differently
- spend time with people who light you up
- give yourself permission to play

Creativity is less about finding and more about remembering… what helps you remember yours?

Mid-week reflection ✨🤍
Creativity isn’t something we lose - it’s always within us. Sometimes, it just gets quiet, waiting for us to slow down enough to hear it again.

When you’re feeling stuck, maybe it’s not about pushing harder… maybe it’s about pausing. Breathing. Looking around and letting the world remind you how much beauty and inspiration it’s holding out for you.

A few gentle ways to reconnect with your creativity:

- step outside and notice the sky - really notice it - stare at the clouds
- let yourself get lost in a book, a piece of art, or movie
- shift your perspective and be open to seeing things differently
- spend time with people who light you up
- give yourself permission to play

Creativity is less about finding and more about remembering… what helps you remember yours?

this one was sitting in the drafts … posting just for fun ☺️🥰🤍 - did I miss anything? 😂

Cover photo: @c10ike
First clip footage: @c10studios @j10ike

this one was sitting in the drafts … posting just for fun ☺️🥰🤍 - did I miss anything? 😂

Cover photo: @c10ike
First clip footage: @c10studios @j10ike

Don’t be so busy worrying about failure that you never try - one of the most beautiful things in life is to do or try something and fail because it shows you pushed fear aside, or even looked fear in the face and did it anyways.

Failure leads you to learning and growing and ultimately, success.

When you fail, you actually give yourself the opportunity to try again in a different way and with some experience under your belt. Don’t be afraid of failure as half the time other people don’t know what was supposed to be happening anyways.

When you see someone’s success, remember that it didn’t happen overnight - it took a journey to get there and to keep going.

Take action and make some magic happen.

Don’t be so busy worrying about failure that you never try - one of the most beautiful things in life is to do or try something and fail because it shows you pushed fear aside, or even looked fear in the face and did it anyways.

Failure leads you to learning and growing and ultimately, success.

When you fail, you actually give yourself the opportunity to try again in a different way and with some experience under your belt. Don’t be afraid of failure as half the time other people don’t know what was supposed to be happening anyways.

When you see someone’s success, remember that it didn’t happen overnight - it took a journey to get there and to keep going.

Take action and make some magic happen.

don’t mind me - just casually day dreaming of this view and ignoring my to do list 🫣😂
someone teleport me back 😉

Ps: I had some inspiring caption but to be honest this felt more like the vibes today 😂

don’t mind me - just casually day dreaming of this view and ignoring my to do list 🫣😂
someone teleport me back 😉

Ps: I had some inspiring caption but to be honest this felt more like the vibes today 😂

No one talks about the messy middle enough.

These are a few of the lessons I had to learn before things started to click - and tbh, I’m still learning (but with better boundaries this time 😉)

Have one of your own? Drop it below - let’s normalize the missteps just as much as the milestones.

Photos: cover, 2 and 6 by @c10ike

No one talks about the messy middle enough.

These are a few of the lessons I had to learn before things started to click - and tbh, I’m still learning (but with better boundaries this time 😉)

Have one of your own? Drop it below - let’s normalize the missteps just as much as the milestones.

Photos: cover, 2 and 6 by @c10ike

4 years ago I walked in to @provisionstatecoffee after a workout class, ordered a honey oat latte and sat at a table beaming with joy because I just knew that this place would be one I would not only frequent but fall in love with. After many weeks of visiting (almost daily) I was right - it became my favorite place to go, not just for the coffee either. It was my little escape to do work or read, visit with friends and connect with new people. The vibes, the atmosphere, the people and obvi the coffee and food are all amazing.

Last year, I had the opportunity to work with Pam, the sweetest human and owner, on helping her implement her already incredible branding into real life marketing - creating social templates and other graphics as well as sharing some of my favorite photos from my visits there. Fast forward to this year and I got to capture some content for their new summer drinks, creating a few reels and have fun with the crew.

I can’t say enough nice things about PSc and I’m incredibly grateful that God connected us because this place is like my home away from home. And if you know me, you know this already. lol

Swipe to see what Pam had to say about working together. 🤍

4 years ago I walked in to @provisionstatecoffee after a workout class, ordered a honey oat latte and sat at a table beaming with joy because I just knew that this place would be one I would not only frequent but fall in love with. After many weeks of visiting (almost daily) I was right - it became my favorite place to go, not just for the coffee either. It was my little escape to do work or read, visit with friends and connect with new people. The vibes, the atmosphere, the people and obvi the coffee and food are all amazing.

Last year, I had the opportunity to work with Pam, the sweetest human and owner, on helping her implement her already incredible branding into real life marketing - creating social templates and other graphics as well as sharing some of my favorite photos from my visits there. Fast forward to this year and I got to capture some content for their new summer drinks, creating a few reels and have fun with the crew.

I can’t say enough nice things about PSc and I’m incredibly grateful that God connected us because this place is like my home away from home. And if you know me, you know this already. lol

Swipe to see what Pam had to say about working together. 🤍

Sunday night thoughts…Stop thinking so hard about everything, stop over analyzing. Just go, just do. If it feels good - go with the flow. If it feels wrong - don’t think about it anymore and walk away.

You have this one life and you need to do the things that make your heart happy, things that set your soul on fire.

Surround yourself with people who are going to love you, challenge you when necessary, open your mind to new perspectives and thinking, but most of all - allow you to be you, and remind you to love yourself even when you don’t think it’s possible.

Please don’t waste your time here thinking you need to be like anyone else or do what they are doing just because that’s what you’ve been told in the past - my goodness, if I can share one piece of advice - let go of the idea that you need to have everything done by a certain age or be in the same life phase as your friends. Your journey is yours and it’s going to be wonderful and truly amazing.

Go make magic in your life - you’d be surprised what incredible moments start to unfold when you’re focused on your contentment and fulfillment versus watching and looking at everyone else.

xo, B

Sunday night thoughts…Stop thinking so hard about everything, stop over analyzing. Just go, just do. If it feels good - go with the flow. If it feels wrong - don’t think about it anymore and walk away.

You have this one life and you need to do the things that make your heart happy, things that set your soul on fire.

Surround yourself with people who are going to love you, challenge you when necessary, open your mind to new perspectives and thinking, but most of all - allow you to be you, and remind you to love yourself even when you don’t think it’s possible.

Please don’t waste your time here thinking you need to be like anyone else or do what they are doing just because that’s what you’ve been told in the past - my goodness, if I can share one piece of advice - let go of the idea that you need to have everything done by a certain age or be in the same life phase as your friends. Your journey is yours and it’s going to be wonderful and truly amazing.

Go make magic in your life - you’d be surprised what incredible moments start to unfold when you’re focused on your contentment and fulfillment versus watching and looking at everyone else.

xo, B

Toning yourself down to be digestible - no, we don’t do that anymore.

Your softness isn’t weakness. Your depth isn’t too much. Your intuition is your innovation. The more you own your full truth - messy parts and all - the more magnetizing you become. ✨🖤

Xo
B

Toning yourself down to be digestible - no, we don’t do that anymore.

Your softness isn’t weakness. Your depth isn’t too much. Your intuition is your innovation. The more you own your full truth - messy parts and all - the more magnetizing you become. ✨🖤

Xo
B

👀 Trying might look awkward… but it’s also where the magic begins.

Don’t be afraid to be seen trying.

Trying isn’t something to hide, it’s proof you’re in motion.

The rough drafts, the hiccups, the “well… that didn’t go as planned” moments? They’re all part of the story that actually gets you somewhere..

The ones who make it? They kept showing up.
Not perfect. Just persistent.

So go on, take the shot and try - it might just inspire someone else to do the same. ✨🤍
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Photo in slide 2 by @c10ike

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#avantgardedesignct #weeklyinspiration #womeninbusinessct #dontbeafraidtotry #ctbrandingstudio #ctbrandstrategist #womenentreprenuers #ctwomeninbusiness #agdbranding #ctbranding #ctgraphicdesigner

👀 Trying might look awkward… but it’s also where the magic begins.

Don’t be afraid to be seen trying.

Trying isn’t something to hide, it’s proof you’re in motion.

The rough drafts, the hiccups, the “well… that didn’t go as planned” moments? They’re all part of the story that actually gets you somewhere..

The ones who make it? They kept showing up.
Not perfect. Just persistent.

So go on, take the shot and try - it might just inspire someone else to do the same. ✨🤍
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Photo in slide 2 by @c10ike

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#avantgardedesignct #weeklyinspiration #womeninbusinessct #dontbeafraidtotry #ctbrandingstudio #ctbrandstrategist #womenentreprenuers #ctwomeninbusiness #agdbranding #ctbranding #ctgraphicdesigner

me just sharing more of my work… that’s all. ☺️ That’s the caption lol kidding 👇🏻 peep below for some more deets

A fun little design project for CT River Museum @ctrivermuseum - a wedding and event guide for them to share with their potential couples.

They reached out needing a refreshed and revived guide to share that felt more aligned with the work they do. This guide allows them to confidently share the options and also visually display what is possible with their property.

And I got to work with a pretty dope client, then again, all my clients are. 😉

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#graphicdesignerinCT #ctgraphicdesigner #ctbrandstrategist #ctbrandstudio #avantgardedesign #agdesign #ctrivermuseum #ctbranding #ctbranddesigner #ctdesigners

me just sharing more of my work… that’s all. ☺️ That’s the caption lol kidding 👇🏻 peep below for some more deets

A fun little design project for CT River Museum @ctrivermuseum - a wedding and event guide for them to share with their potential couples.

They reached out needing a refreshed and revived guide to share that felt more aligned with the work they do. This guide allows them to confidently share the options and also visually display what is possible with their property.

And I got to work with a pretty dope client, then again, all my clients are. 😉

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#graphicdesignerinCT #ctgraphicdesigner #ctbrandstrategist #ctbrandstudio #avantgardedesign #agdesign #ctrivermuseum #ctbranding #ctbranddesigner #ctdesigners

a chaotic scroll through my notes app + a glimpse into my photo archives… ✨💃🏻
as always, take what you need 🤍

a chaotic scroll through my notes app + a glimpse into my photo archives… ✨💃🏻
as always, take what you need 🤍

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AvantGarde Design is a Connecticut-based design studio led by Barbara Caruso specializing in brand strategy and design, web design, graphic design, and digital marketing services.

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