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Earlier this month, I hit ten (!!!!!) years of living in Colorado, and I unintentionally/intentionally celebrated the *milestone* with a whirlwind few weeks spent traveling around the state, from Denver to Aspen to Frisco to Steamboat to Breck, for work and for fun, and by doing the most Colorado-y thing I've ever done to date (and might ever do lol): hiking from Crested Butte to Aspen. 🏔️

When I left California, I really had no idea how long I'd stay, if I could even handle a real winter, or how the choice to move would pan out for an Outdoorsy Light™️ city girl like me. Yet! Here we still are, a DECADE later (time flies is an understatement), and that choice continues to surprise me in ways I never imagined.

So, consider this a way-too-short and just-cheesy-enough love letter to the adventures, the opportunities, and the magic that Colorado has brought to my life. And, above all else — it's the people that I cherish the most. The friends, chosen family, colleagues, clients, and community who have made this state feel like home since July 5, 2015. ☀️

I miss California (and the ocean 🌊, easy access to which I took for granted for 26 years!) all the time. But, I'm beyond lucky to have my heart in two of my favorite places. 🧡🧡 taken in Colorado by @devonklug
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a year ago
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If all I've accomplished by 36 is perfecting my martini order, choice in dresses, and having some incredible people to do this dance with (much less take awkward solo pics of me cc: @zoeweintraub), I'll take it. 🍸 taken in 36 by @devonklug
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a year ago
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We love this flexible and bright identity for @ScoutWestMarketing. Having more than one logo allows brands to feel expressive and fresh, which is definitely the vibe for marketing maven and Scout West owner @DevonKlug. Swipe to see all the sunny options ➡. by @devonklug
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3 years ago
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Heel to toe, do si do 🤠 taken in Alisal Ranch by @devonklug
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3 years ago
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Just in time for its first anniversary, allow me to introduce @scoutwestmarketing, my (!) company specializing in marketing, social media, public relations, and brand strategy (among many other things) for small businesses in the hospitality and lifestyle industries.

Years ago, I read a quote from @inagarten (on brand, I'm aware) that has more or less guided my not-so-planned journey to entrepreneurship. "Jump in the pond. A lot of people stand on the side of the pond trying to decide what the pond’s going to be like, but you really don’t know until you jump in the pond. I tend to jump a lot...You’ll figure it out when you’re in the pond."

And, that's what the past year after jumping in the pond has been. Figuring it out. Constantly learning. Pivoting and putting my scrappiness to the test. I've felt stressed and unsure, and a little scared and a little lonely. I've cried (a lot) and made plenty of mistakes. But, there's always been a big bright glimmer: I get to do work that I'm genuinely passionate about, alongside some pretty incredible people, every day.

More than anything, I'm truly grateful for everyone who has been - and remains - in my corner. The clients and companies who have trusted me with their brilliant brands and given me the opportunity join their teams. The friends, colleagues, and mentors who have listened, kindly shared advice, made introductions, and bought me a coffee/cookie/martini on *those* kind of days. @impact_to_income, who literally coached me to get to this point. @hellopaperlaundry, who designed beautiful branding. From the bottom of my heart, a million times, thank you, all of you. 

So, anyways! I'm just happy to be here and am pretty stoked to see where this little company will go. Give it a follow, check out the website (linked in bio), and get in touch if you ever want to *chat* marketing, catch up, or simply say 'hi'.

☀️🧡☀️ by @devonklug
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3 years ago
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Decided that Eras earned a (rare) spot on the grid because I've been dancing and scream-singing my way through every @taylorswift tour, alongside some of my favorite people, since she opened for LeAnn Rimes at the Orange County Fair in 2007 (aka the OG “Tim McGraw” era) - and idk, that just feels important 🤸🏼‍♀️ taken in Denver, Colorado by @devonklug
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3 years ago
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Hey Siri, search for a stock photo of a millennial woman smiling while sitting with her laptop at a coffee shop (@hearthdenver, ahem) but with the watermarked removed cause we’re workin’ on a budget, please and thanks! by @devonklug
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4 years ago
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A lot of good people and a lot of martinis, plus a few plane rides, car rides, outfit changes, and klutzy moments (iykyk) - and that’s a wrap on the 2022 edition of wedding season. Thanks to @tluce + @wheres.jordo for the fun this past weekend, and to all the other couples who let me be part of their celebrations this year. I left it all on the dance floor for ya. taken in Wedding ;) by @devonklug
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4 years ago
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Wow, k, so the past few weeks have been the definition of a whirlwind. 

I was lucky to travel to beautiful places, celebrated the love of some of my favorite couples with some of the best people, said a final goodbye to my Oma/grandma, wrapped up my chapter @dotcomtherapy, had a blast pouring mezcal and hanging with friends both old and new @steamboatfoodwinefestival, and took *the big official leap* back into working in the industry I love so much. 

After all that, I’d try to say ‘don’t try to find me in October, because I’ll be hiding and hibernating’, but - if you know me, that’d be a lie 🤠 by @devonklug
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4 years ago
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It’s a bold move to take a martini glass with you on a wedding dance floor, but yet, there we were 🍸

Party cred to the bride @beingblower💃🏼 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @devonklug
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4 years ago
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Oaxaca, te amo 🧡 by @devonklug
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4 years ago
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Life is short, and we know it, but also often forget as we get caught up in the everyday, the ‘hustle’, the ebbs and flows, until we - and those we love - are poignantly reminded of it in unexpected ways. 

So, pocket the reminder and saddle up: I hope we all take the leap, book the metaphorical (or literal) trip to Italy, keep the good people close, mark the moments in which we feel truly happy, order another spritz to linger at the bar longer, eat the pasta (and the pizza and the dessert), and overall, choose joy and just LIVE because we can. Okay? Okay. by @devonklug
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5 years ago
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