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Calling all opinions!
I am trying to settle on which “Lettered Olive” logo to go with.
Here are the seven choices I have designed. I love them all, but am curious as to which ONE gets the most instant gut reaction from you all.
(FYI: The “things” or “scribbles” on the left and right side of logo #1, #2, #4 and #6 are parentheses. I love the mixture of their organic-ness, next to clean, crisp type…yummy!)

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I want EVERYONE who reads this post to please leave me a comment telling me which logo you like best. (Wonder how many people read this thing anyway?) It’ll only take a second, and I’m determined to get at least 200 opinions, so that I can make a very educated decision. This is super important to me, and I trust your opinions….you’re some stylish folks!

I should tell you a little bit about the thought process that went into the creation of these designs.
Lettered Olive is going to be about unique and inspiring cottage decor.
Our style is classic, organic, stylish and simple.
We love to mix clean-lined & fresh with time-worn & crusty.
A lot of what we create will be seaside-inspired, and other things will be farmhouse-fresh.
Lettered Olive will also offer both Interior and Landscape Design Consulting services.
I tried to design logos that I thought encapsulated what we’re all about.
Now it’s your turn to choose which you like best!

Ready? Set? COMMENT! 🙂

Edited on 9/14/08- Some folks have suggested I design a “more creative” logo. But I gotta say, “simple” seems to be where it’s at:

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Comments

  1. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality

    Look at all the comments! That’s great. OK, without looking at all the rest, I’m gonna say that #4 and #6 stood out to me the most. It will be fun to see what you choose!

  3. Kim

    I agree with Johanna. I like your lettered cottage logo. Turn that into your lettered olive logo.

  7. ROSE VINE COTTAGE

    I like 3 and 5, either one fits your style. You have done such a good job redoing your home. Good luck with HGTV. I’m rooting for you!
    Hugs~Kelly

  8. megan

    I like the fonts in 5 and 6 but think the brackets are way over done. I agree with the few that think that you should use your same logo as your blog header. It looks very nice. Using what you have already done, a simplified flourish on #5 or #6 fonts would be beautiful.

  10. Anonymous

    #6 is my first choice, not sure why, maybe it’s the cursive font.

    Good luck with your new enterprise.

    Sharon

  15. Aleta

    Absolutely #3! It’s unpretentious and doesn’t shout. It’s perfect for the type of look you described you were going for.

    Warmest bear hugs, Aleta

  18. Spymommy

    #5 Layla – it’s classy but modern, clean, crisp and clear – just like your design style.

  19. Tammy & Walter Przybylo0

    Number 5. The others are just “off” or a bit too cluttery feeling. 5 offers fresh, clean lines with a sophisticated yet comfortable feeling :0)
    Love your bloggy!!

  20. Lacy

    Im just poppin in real quick from Texas with no electricity, but rigged dsl. I wanted to tell you I do want the PB letters and Ill email you tomorrow in the daylight when I can see better. I love 3 and 5 also!!!!!

  21. Swan Family

    Hi Layla,
    Totally love your blog! I am a new reader. I think #5…the design is totally you. It is clean, classy and simple. Best of luck I can’t wait to see your stuff!

    Katie

  22. Anonymous

    None of them really do it for me. I don’t know what those squiggly lines are supposed to be and the bracket things don’t show much creativity. I love your style and your creativity and would have expected something clean-lined, simple, classic and maybe with an olive/olive branch or something above or below the “lettered olive” words. Sorry I don’t mean to offend but I think if you are going to all the work to make a logo that will represent you it should really be wonderful.

  24. Layla

    A “lettered olive” is a type of seashell.
    The squiggly lines are parentheses, in one of my favorite fonts. I happen to think they’re very organic looking- just like my style. 🙂
    I love parentheses and brackets. That’s why I incorporated them into my logo.
    Can’t get much more clean-lined, simple and classic than #3 or #5.

  25. Inspired Kara

    Yeah, I’m gonna have to hop on the 3 and 5 wagon. Can’t help myself. I love clean and simple 🙂

  27. shura

    I’m useless here … I like them all.

    Although, I agree that there is something to be said for the “whatever is easiest to read” approach. So with that in mind, as much as I appreciate the cursive in #6, I vote for #3 or #5.

    btw 🙂 “The Lettered Olive” name was genius. Just obscure enough to be interesting, yet not unpleasantly cryptic.

    In my book, anything from South Carolina has got to be good.

  28. Nancy Hood

    you do NOT need to be more creative! That’s like me telling Paula Deen she needs to take cooking lessons!! jeez~

  32. Michele

    I vote for #3, it’s clean and easy to read. You see the name, instead of trying to figure out what those scrolling things are supposed to be.

  35. Marie

    I like #’s 3, 5 and 7. I can’t pick my favorite from those… I like the ones without the designs on the sides since I can’t figure out what it is.

  36. Connie

    #3, #3, #3!!!!

    Clean, simple, to the point.
    No fuss, this is it. Good luck and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you.
    ~Connie

  38. Linda at Lime in the Coconut!

    Ok…WHEN did you slip 7 in??

    Changing my vote to {7}.

    No doubt, whatsoever.

    I agree…simple sticks in our minds, is easier (and cheaper) to replicate on things. It’s all in the subtleties of the typeface…that’s what I say.

  46. Mrs. Trixi

    With 146 people giving suggestions, what’s one more?! In my humble opinion, I like 5 and 7 and I definitely think simple is where it is at.