A picture is worth a thousand words. If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it—well, you know.

Dallas photographer Teresa Berg, understands the power of strong, emotive imagery. And because of her work, rescue dogs are receiving snuggles, treats and love from new owners. We were so intrigued and moved by a story we saw on CBS Sunday Morning about Teresa and how she is helping pups get adopted that we gave her a call.

Your brand is about your story. Shouldn't your SEO do the same thing? Check out this brilliance from Brafton News. For the full story, click on the image.

What happens when you set a Toolbox Creative (former) intern loose on the streets of New York? Razorbombing, the latest campaign from Schick, that’s what happens.

When we sent Tanner Ringerud off into the advertising/digital media world, we knew he’d take them by storm and he didn’t disappoint. As a part of the Buzzfeed team, it’s Tanner’s job to come up with ideas that will create, well, a buzz around a brand. Working with Edelman Digital, the folks at BuzzFeed have done just that with the “Shave the World” campaign for Schick’s Xtreme3 disposable razor.

People ask me all the time - does social media REALLY work? Yup, it really does. Case in point, the lovely basil plant you see in this photo. Today I was hungry for bacon, and went in search of deliciousness at one of my favorite breakfast spots. While there I "checked in" on FourSquare, because I'm crazy like that. And a bit of a stalker. ¶ I like seeing what my friends are doing via FourSquare. I like living vicariously through my friends sometimes. Today, via FourSquare, my friend Scott told me he was hanging out at the local Winter's Farmers Market. Great idea, I thought.

The 2011 Paper Fashion Show, presented by Art Directors Club of Denver, took the limelight last Thursday with dazzling dresses yet again. It's worth noting that all of these high-fashion dresses are made from paper. That's right, PAPER!

Kudos and champagne toasts to this year's winning and worthy designers. The models should be applauded for their grace, too. Must be tough doing a runway walk with the threat of paper cuts! Though we didn't quite make it this year, we'd love to enter next year. Fame and glory included.

Head down to the Fort Collins Museum of Art on April 1st for a First Friday peek at the Masks exhibit and silent auction. While you're there, you can check out Bas Bleu Theater's mask (featuring Toolbox's illustration + design) and a collection of other talented artists' pieces. Fingers crossed in hopes to see a J. Biebs mask – No April Fool's.

This is an absolutely incredible step in the right direction. Urban Space is transforming the street markets in Brooklyn by reusing old shipping containers and converting them to small storefronts/kiosks for art, food, fun and anything imaginable in between. They're hosting a contest to implement design that goes beyond the box and showcase each shelter as more than just a container.

The Colorado design community lost a great leader last week. I learned a lot from him in a very little time. We're going to miss you, Bob.

AIGA Colorado honored him nicely on their blog:

AIGA Colorado Remembers and Honors Robert Taylor (1938-2010)

AIGA Colorado is saddened by the loss of an inspirational and respected member of the design community. Mr. Robert W. Taylor passed away on July 19, 2010 at the age of 71.

Earlier this month the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI is planning a meeting with artists on Nov. 21st. Who knew the Vatican had a PR machine in place? Better yet, who knew there was a Pontifical Council for Culture and Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Patrimony of the Church? God, I love the sound of cultural patrimony.