i’ve loved you a long time.
February 25, 2010
A few months ago I found myself deep in the hollow that so many fall into during their mid- late twenties (post college, a couple of jobs later; I should have my life figured out, shouldn’t I?!). I started to realize quite a bit, mainly: I was in the wrong place doing the right thing. Now what? After a lot of thinking and worrying, I decided to climb out of the rut (in sort of a big way); thus the official beginning of Cleanwash Letterpress. I am short, and the walls were high; luckily I’ve had a lot of help:
Friends in Cleveland, Savannah, New York, Philadelphia (and wherever else you may have ended up) who have given me your opinion, asked questions, shown enthusiasm…
Domestic Construction and Curious & Company. To anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and keep an eye on them!
My boyfriend Chris who has done much of the high reaching and heavy lifting to get my studio and office in order (most of the time) without complaint. He has been incredibly patient with my impatience over these months- sometimes I forget to tell him that.
Chris, Maureen, Bobby, Billy, Jackie, grandmas, aunts, uncles, cousins…
My dad who has taught me the value of hard work and honesty; who has been so generous and supportive; who I have recently begun to appreciate even more for his endless experience and advice on life and business.
My mother; wherever she is.
Thank you, thank you to you all:
The past six months of my life have been an exciting and stressful adventure. I am excited for all that is to come. There is a lot to catch up on, photos to take, people and presses to introduce. Stay with me.




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congratulations on the first of many insightful and inspiring posts. i know i’ll be reading…
Congratulations, Colleen! I am so excited for you. What a great way to introduce your company to the world. World, look out.
Congratulations Colleen! It looks great. You are amazing. I know that your Mom is very proud of you and so am I. Love, Katy
Collen,
I love it, congrats, you are awesome! Going to forward to my friend Liz Maugans who is director at zygote press in cleve.. She started like you from the ground up probably 8 years ago with a few other artists.
Love, Maggie
This is wonderful. I’m so happy for you colleen. I love cleanwash already!
Woohoo for you!