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100 Petals of a Life in Full Bloom

100 Petals of a Life in Full Bloom cover with monochromatic rose motif

One hundred short narratives and photographs needed enough structure and consistency to feel cohesive. The tone reflected the client’s intention: not to catalog every hardship, but to create a positive record of gratitude, achievement, meaning and purpose. As the manuscript approached 300 pages, the planned luxury linen-bound cover became impractical. After reviewing print options, we chose an imagewrap cover featuring a monochromatic rose motif I designed around the client’s love of roses. The motif became a recurring element throughout the interior.

Open memoir spread with national park photographs and narrative text
“This is a very important project so I appreciate your wonderful consideration for all aspects of it. I’m definitely pleased with the result. It was a labor of love for me and an important personal project.”
memoir spreads — first spread
memoir spreads — second spread
memoir spreads — third spread
memoir spreads — fourth spread