A new beginning.
I had departed Mattel back in 2005. I think it's fair to say that following those 7 years, I was more than a little drained. I didn't want to work for anyone or do anything at that point. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do next and inspiration was lower than low.
In an effort to "get back on the horse" I had gone on a few interviews. Honestly, I have to say in amused retrospect, that it's no wonder I didn't get those jobs. My talent and skills would have been perfect for the positions and had it been a different time I would have loved the opportunity. However, I just couldn't have been less interested and Lord knows it must have shown.
I had changed. My old goals and aspirations suddenly were no longer there. I had to rethink where I was going and what I really wanted to do. But before I was ever going to solve that monumental challenge I needed to just do something.
Back to basics! Design something, make something, sell something.
My friend Helena Mills and I put together Gibson and Bolling. She and I had worked together at Michel & Co/Punch Studio and shared a love for paper, printing, and graphic design.
G+B was all about fine gift paper products...handmade cards, gift enclosures, silk-screened wrapping papers. It was tactile, hands-on and satisfied a need to create. G+B was put on hold in early 2007 in order to pursue other projects. I can't say when or if it will be revived but either way it was a delight to work on and the most perfect therapy!
