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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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  1. Kelli @ Vintage Vavoom

    You haven’t gotten to 200 yet, so I thought I’d try and help ya out. The one I was drawn to first was #6.

    I guess it’s because the font just flowed with the parenthesis.

    Kelli

  2. paperjunk-lc

    I too like 3 and 5 but I hesitate because those brackets are used so much. Esp. in scrapbooking circles. I do like the idea of putting something similar on top and bottom much like your blog header.

  7. Bettsi

    #3
    The easiest to read and is very fresh and clean looking. (What I think of as your style, btw!)

  8. Jen@The Cottage Nest

    Well, I love #3 but I don’t think you should use. I want it for myself! I agree about simple being better. By the way, I voted for your video. Good luck. Also I wanted to thank you for the wallpaper idea. I’m currently scheming about where to use it. I originally wanted to do that in my dining room but since I just painted I’m looking else where! Jen

  16. Layla

    Anonymous-

    We don’t want the company to be entirely “seaside-themed”…hence no shell in the logo.

    🙂
    Layla

  17. My Place of Peace

    Looks like you are well on your way to your goal of 200 comments! 🙂 I like number 6 best.

  19. Amy From Texas

    Hi. I’m a professional graphic designer and I can tell you before reading through any of the other comments that most people will say #3 is their favorite. Probably because it looks so much like the other home store logos we are used to seeing. Go with what YOU like best. It’s your company.

    Personally I like #2… I’d make the side thingies a bit smaller. Just my 2 cents! Good luck with the new company. How fun!

  20. Amy From Texas

    Hi. I’m back… I just looked at them again and now I like the font on #6 best. It would look great alone with just some speckles around it, like it was a signature found in an old book. Okay… good luck deciding! ha.

  21. vanclan

    Hey Layla,

    I happened upon your blog a few weeks ago & have really enjoyed seeing the "redo" of your beautiful home. Without a doubt, i love #3. I love the clean lines, the curly brackets and certainly love the look of all lower case lettering.

  22. Haley

    I love love love #5!!!! So simply and makes a statement…it stands out among the rest

  24. Aunt Mimi's Creations!

    #7 for some reason stands out to me! I am sure what ever you decided on will be as wonderful as your shop is going to be!

  27. Kimba

    Holy cow girl! Look at all of these comments! I’m sure you have more than enough opinions, but I haven’t been able to stretch my marketing muscles in a long time so I throw my opinion in too. I worked in advertising/marketing back before the kiddos came along.

    One of the things you want to consider is where you will be using this logo and should that in any way affect it’s design. I completely agree that simple is where it’s at right now. The examples you showed demonstrate that perfectly.

    So where will you use it? On a website. Sales materials like advertising. In-store signage. Product tags. Do you have a physical store? I can’t remember. If so then you’ll need exterior signage.

    I think any of the logos would work in close-up applications like a website or tags…basically anywhere that your customer is close up. My concern is for applications where you’re looking at the logo from far away. Like exterior signage on a store. Try and picture the more detailed logos from far away. I think that the could start to appear kind of messy and you would lose the impact of the simplicity.

    I do like #3 and #5 because they are easy on the eyes. Just from a gut level, I think I like #5 the best.

    I also like the concept of #7 although the font is a little difficult to read. I might try out a version of that one with the font from #3 or #5.

  30. Anonymous

    All of the choices are nice. My vote would be for #6 without the parentheses. (french script font without being too busy/fussy)

    I enjoy your blog and seeing pictures of work in progress.

    Wendy

  32. Anonymous

    I’m partial to #6.
    By the way, I love your blog. It’s one of my favorite escapes of the day. Thanks for the inspiration you provide!

    Rae

  33. Ashley

    I do like them all but #3 is definitely the best – simple but stylish and cute. I’m looking forward to see which one you’ll choose!

  34. Cote de Texas

    #7 – love it
    get Feedburner or Site meter to find out how many people read your blog – they are the best!!!!

    thanks Layla for your sweet comment on my blog! much appreciated.

    love your blog and have been following since the beginning.

    Joni

  39. new every morning

    I like #3 and #7.

    Just found your blog … and I’m wondering where I’ve been all this time! Nice!!!

  40. Anonymous

    Just discovered your blog this week and I’m addicted!

    I would go with #3 without the parenthesis (too distracting) or stay with the font in your Lettered Cottage logo (brand identity).

    As a product manager at a type haus, I’m around type all day! I also categorize all our type, so if you’re interested in “organic” looking fonts, I’d be happy to give you a list.

  41. Lisa

    Just discovered your blog this week and I’m addicted!

    I would go with #3 without the parenthesis (too distracting) or stay with the font in your Lettered Cottage logo (brand identity).

    As a product manager at a type haus, I’m around type all day! I also categorize all our type, so if you’re interested in “organic” looking fonts, I’d be happy to give you a list.

  48. Sweet Old Vintage

    Layla… I like #7. THE NAME IS WHAT YOU ARE SELLING NOT THE ARTWORK… It has the crispness needed to do this… The other designs in my eyes take away from the lettering… Hope this helps… So many opinions….