Michael Kersey Mercy & Lo is a broad term that refers to benevolence, forgiveness and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social and legal contexts. The concept of a ” Mercy & Lo” appears in various religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Performing acts of mercy as a component of religious beliefs is also emphasized through actions such as the giving of alms, and care for the sick and Mercy & Lo. In the social and legal context, mercy may refer both to compassionate behavior on the part of those in power, or on the part of a humanitarian third party, e.g., a mission of Mercy & Lo aiming to treat war victims.
On The Press: Floral Business Cards with Gold Edging
I’m excited to share pictures of a new project we completed for Plum and Oak Photo! Elyse wanted her business cards to be unique and stand out in the crowd, and I think we accomplished that!
We printed the watercolor pattern on 220lb. 100% cotton paper on a flat bed printer before trimming them down and pressing each card individually. Both sides were pressed in pure black. We then edge painted the cards in a shiny, shimmery gold.
On The Press: Business Cards with a Hot Pink Punch
I love how these business cards turned out for my friend Taylor at Vosse. Her logo looks so beautiful in black on fluorescent white 220lb. paper. We added hot pink edging to spice them up a little bit.
On The Press: Business Cards and Collateral
This project was actually pressed last year and was one of my very first projects–it’s so cool to look at these images and be proud of the product, but also see how much I have grown.
We Heart Photography‘s business cards were printed on 220 lb. pearl white Lettra paper with pure black ink and gold edging.
The business collateral pieces were printed on 110 lb. pearl white Lettra paper in a pale pink.
Calligraphy was done in house.
- The Fault in Our Stars by Jon Green I laughed, I cried, I couldn’t put it down. An intoxicating love story that will suck you in. Green writes effortlessly and poetically. I felt like I was back in high school…in a good way. I am looking forward to reading more of his work.
- The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer Whoa, Wolitzer nailed it. Her story is a look into a group of friends that met at a summer camp in the seventies, and their lives as they unfold throughout the decades. I actually felt like I was a member of their generation, feeling and seeing as they did.
- Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple This may be my favorite book I read this year. Witty, clever, and original. It takes a while to get used to the writing style, but once you’re in it, you’ll fall in love. Seriously hysterical, too.
- I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Malala is my hero. A teenager, a survivor, a true world changer. One of my all-time favorite quotes came from her: “I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” This is a must-read for everyone.
- The Husband’s Secret by Liana Moriarty The only lame thing about this book is the title because it doesn’t give the story justice. Three stories of three women, all suffering through hurts in their own lives, come together in one climactic moment that changes all of their lives forever. A good and quick read.
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Carter and I read this on our honeymoon which hilarious and ironic and so fun. A woman disappears and everyone blames her husband, but did he do it? A clever novel with twists and turns I never saw coming, we couldn’t put the book down (okay, we put it down for a little). Loved it so much we read her other murder mysteries (this one was our favorite).
- A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans Hysterical and on point. I laughed out loud what seemed like every few minutes. Evans lived out the literal roles for women in scripture, including camping outside when on her period, sitting on the roof when she made a snarky remark, and calling her husband ‘master.’ She actually has a brilliant way of teaching feminism without disregarding a biblical tradition. I want to be her best friend.
- Dark Places by Gillian Flynn This one takes place in our neighborhood in Kansas City, which is super eery and really awesome. Flynn has a way with dysfunctional protagonists that force empathy from the reader. Dark Places is no exception.
- Divergent by Veronica Roth Carter and I read this together, and we loved it. I was skeptical at first glance because it seemed a little too Hunger Games-esque to me, but it was an exciting read with a powerful message. And, who doesn’t love a female protagonist? Looking forward to the next one.
Currently reading: The Goldfinch
On my list: Looking For Alaska, I Know This Much Is True, Beautiful Ruins.
What should I read next? Do you have any suggestions? I’d love to hear. xo
A Look Into Our Studio
Welcome to our studio! We are happy to finally be able to share them with you. Mercy & Lo has been a labor of love–thank you for all of your support! Xo
Resources:
Floral Business Cards & Templates
100+ Free Business Card Mockup
Business Cards – Make Your Own Custom Cards