Creative Companies Partner to Establish WhiteSpace Creative Resources

Two family companies establish a creative resource space for all "DIY" projects. Grace Park Design Studio and Ekcetera Productions combine efforts to bring a space dedicated to providing resources, instruction, hands-on assistance and fun to all things creative. "Designs Inspired by You" is the WhiteSpace motto for assisting consumer and business customers filling their white-space needs with creative project solutions.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) August 6, 2006 -- A creative resource space designed by Grace Park Design Studio and Ekcetera Productions opens in the Lowry Building at 350 St. Peter Street, Suite 297. Efforts combined to bring consumer and business client solutions by providing resources, workshops, and face-to-face assistance with all creative projects. http://whitespace-etc.com

Creative solutions, passion, mutual benefit and an office sharing environment have brought Grace Park Design Studio and Ekcetera Productions together. WhiteSpace Creative Resources is a consumer and business client's solution to all things creative offering expert services from preferred companies, learning workshops, personal assistance, project management and an advertising resource center to assist with finding just the right creative solution.

Kelly Garrett, owner of Ekcetera Productions and Joyce Golden, owner of Grace Park Design Studio are more than business partners. They are creative family members (in-law's one might say). Joyce became Kelly's aunt in 1994 after marrying Kelly's uncle. The bond was instant. Kelly and Joyce separately opened creative businesses to guide consumer and business clients through creative decision-making. Both realized the need for additional creative resources and the mutual benefit their companies shared, deciding then to not only partner on projects, but to partner in a "shared office" environment dedicated to their passions.

Kelly and Joyce's companies share many creative solution offerings with the personal touch and connection clients are looking for to help them create, display and celebrate life's most memorable moments. The two share passion and talent, but both specialize in areas of expertise with years of experience and educational background.

Joyce Golden opened Grace Park Design Studio August 1, 2005, after 10 plus years of passionate experience in advertising, product photography, sales, scrapbooking, teaching, paper crafting and design. Joyce has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in International Business from Hamline University. Grace Park Design Studio is the answer to life balance for Joyce. She shares her passion and creative mind with her husband, Steve of nearly 12 years and her 6-year-old son, Parker, and they are a family that enjoys time together, traveling and playing games. Joyce also enjoys decorating, cooking and being a Mom.

Grace Park Design Studio specializes in hand crafted paper products: custom designed invitations, stationery, party décor and more; creative digital photography, design and instruction; and memory book design and scrapbooks. Dedicated to sharing and teaching this passion, Grace Park Design Studio sponsors classes, workshops and one-on-one assistance. Do-it-yourself customers have become a niche for Grace Park Design Studio, assisting over 20 "DIY" brides with their wedding stationery this past year alone. A customer can come to Grace Park Design Studio for complete service from start to finish, for assistance with finishing the already started project, or for help with that one big idea needed to begin a project. Learn more about Grace Park Design Studio from the upcoming web debut at http://www.graceparkdesign.com.

Kelly Garrett, recently married, planned on entering the corporate world after earning her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of North Dakota followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the University of St. Thomas this past spring. She quickly realized after planning her wedding that following her passion for creative projects is where she wanted to take her marketing education background. Soon after, Ekcetera was well on its way to becoming the dream business for this spirited entrepreneur. Kelly has always had a passion for music, technology, scrapbooking, photography, interior design, and travel. She especially enjoys time with her family and her new husband, Dan.

Ekcetera Productions designs creative solutions for personal and business projects with a hands-on service approach to each client. A custom touch to every project allows Ekcetera Productions to offer and manage a wide range of solutions including graphic design, web design, video editing, photo editing, event design, and learning workshops for the do-it-yourselfers. The company has secured more than 30 clients in the short period since opening, including several violin and flute playing engagements. No project is too big, too small or too creative for Ekcetera Productions. Experience the creative solution to any project by visiting the company website located at http://www.ekcetera.com.

For additional information on the news subject to this release, contact the founders and premiere sponsors of WhiteSpace Creative Resources at http://www.whitespace-etc.com or:

Joyce Golden

Grace Park Design Studio

651-261-4525        

http://www.graceparkdesign.com

Kelly Garrett

Ekcetera Productions

612-240-8599

http://www.ekcetera.com

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