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Welcome to ctrl + Curate

Hey! You found the About Page. I’m Cat, the creative director behind ctrl + curate.

ctrl + curate started with a move to Chicago with the promise of a freelance job that fell flat. Yikes. I was in a new city with no money and a lot of time. ctrl + curate was a way to push myself and still feel like my design degree was getting used. And, you know, to live cheaply.

Today ctrl + curate reaches readers interested in DIY living and works with brands like Soltech Solutions and Mountain Crest Gardens to inspire others to live mindful lives.

If you’re are curious about the name, it’s a nod to all the digital work I did as an Industrial Design student (yup, I was a pc user, a carry over from my 3D modeling days) and a reflection of what I want this blog to be- a curation of thoughtful living.

 

Questions or comments? Advertising or collaboration? I’m all ears. You can reach me at ctrlcurate@gmail.com.

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