Create! Don’t Hate
Design Ignites Change is a program inspiring designers to change the world. The program started a mentoring initiative called Create! Don’t Hate, where high school students design billboards promoting tolerance. The initiative causes students to think critically about tolerance while designing a billboard. Create! Don’t Hate is taught over six weeks and requires extensive mentoring on behalf of the teachers and mentors that participate in the project. The program is designed to empower students with not only their designs, but with their words and social advocacy skills. Our creative director, Patrick,... Read The Rest →
Ink at Parisleaf: Tattoos in the Office
Have you ever wondered what designers choose to permanently ink onto their bodies? Parisleaf has our fair share of designers and certainly our fair share of tattoos. Among fourteen people, we have a total of fifteen tattoos, so be assured that this is not some “boring” article about soy- based inks and printing. It’s all about permanent ink that is found on the bodies of our workers. Alison Tattoo: Live Simply. Location: Left Wrist Why did you get this tattoo?: “To remind me never to get wrapped up in material... Read The Rest →
Best Places With Outdoor Seating In Gainesville
Spring time in Gainesville means that the nights are warmer and the days are getting longer. These nights are perfect for eating outdoors and soaking up the nice air, so get out there and eat in the great outdoors. Parisleaf has the answer and has comprised a list of the top 5 places to eat outside by alphabetical order: Bagels and Noodles Bagels and Noodles on University Avenue has a great outdoor seating area where you can bring your dogs to sit on the patio while you enjoy a great... Read The Rest →
Best Places to Get Mexican Food for Cinco de Mayo
It’s time to decide where you are going for Cinco de Mayo in Gainesville. If you can’t decide where to go for Cinco de Mayo, Parisleaf has helped you out by narrowing your list down to a few great local options for celebrating your favorite-excuse-to-eat-Mexican-food holiday. In alphabetical order: Boca Fiesta- located downtown, Boca Fiesta is, as direct translation suggests, a mouth party. The restaurant has a variety of Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos with several protein options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. You can buy individual... Read The Rest →
Authenticity – A Dancer’s Manifesto: Chad Paris at TEDxUF 2013
Our team is so proud of our natural leader, Chad and the moving message that he delivered to the TEDxUF audience. While many of us were able to sit and watch him live, it was quite a unique experience to watch him through the camera lens. There is no question that his message is substantial to people of all ages all over the world. He reminds us to embrace what we experience to be our truly authentic selves. We are all on an... Read The Rest →
Meet Your Parisleaf Team: Alison
Alison is our Chief Financial and Operations Officer. She is married to our lovely owner Chad. Her passion for loving on the office and making everything run smoothly is shown through all of her actions. She loves to nerd out over numbers so that the designers aren’t weighted down with gross math things. All in all, we love Alison and her dazzling smile and great energy that she adds to the office. 1. If money were no object, what would you want to do with your life? I really enjoy... Read The Rest →
Top 5 Places to Take Graduation Photos at UF
This week marks the final week for many students at the University of Florida. As a Gainesville local business, Parisleaf has noticed hoards of students taking their final pictures before becoming Gator Alumni. As design geeks, we decided to come up with the 5 prettiest and most aesthetically pleasing photos to take before you leave the Swamp.We used the cap of our Marketing intern, Michelle, to mark where you should take your graduation photos. 1. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Take a picture here to denote the times you share... Read The Rest →
Meet Your Parisleaf Team: Maria
Maria is Parisleaf’s lead developer and project manager. She is an uncommonly communicative and creative developer. Her approach to professional relationships is frank and warm, and she quickly illuminates the broadest perspective in discussions. Her development style encompasses both the big picture and the smallest detail, and she loves matching problems with brilliantly intuitive solutions. Here is how Maria answered our questions: 1. If money were no object, what would you want to do with your life? “I would be a musician and a writer, and I’d probably still work... Read The Rest →
Best Water Weekend Getaways Near Gainesville
Summer is coming soon, so Parisleaf has come up with our list of the Top 5 weekend getaways on the water. All of these getaways are close to Gainesville and can be the perfect day trip or weekend getaway. Ginnie Springs- Great Tubing Located in High Springs, Ginnie Springs provides great entertainments during these warm months. The water runs at 72-degress throughout the year and is always very clear. Admission to the springs is $12 per day for adults and $3.00 for children under 14. Bring your own tube to... Read The Rest →
Get to know your Parisleaf Team: Katy
Katy is our social media intern. She constantly tweets up a small bird migration, posts sassy content and anxiously awaits new comments. When she isn’t on task, she is making bizarre noises in the office. Katy is incredibly devoted to reaching out to new followers and fostering Parisleaf love. At the end of the day, she just wants the entire Twitterverse and Facebook World to fall madly in love with Parisleaf. 1. If money were no object, what would you want to do with your life? I would move to... Read The Rest →
