The best work starts as play.
Amberline Design sprouted from the the mind and talents of me, Amber Elbon, after ten years of doing graphic and web design as a hobby. I first began teaching myself HTML and CSS when I was in seventh grade. I stayed up all night creating code and pushing pixels, determined to make my web site just right. I viewed each project as an opportunity to teach myself something new, an attitude I still have today. My passion for web sites and making beautiful design is as strong as ever, and when I realized I could combine my desire to help people with my desire to design, I acquired a business license and Amberline Design was born.
About Amber
I grew up in the engaging and diverse City of Destiny, also known as Tacoma, WA. In 2008, I received my bachelor's in English from the University of Puget Sound, where I also received writing and marketing awards. I now reside in Seattle.
When I'm not reading technical or design-related books, I'm kicking back with my book club's next selection. For fun, I wrote a children's book titled "Forrest and the Shy Giant," which will be illustrated by my talented husband and graphic designer, Matt Elbon. On the weekends, Matt and I enjoy whipping together something tasty in the kitchen, being overly competitive at board games, and exploring the Emerald City.
If design is one passion of mine, dogs are another. I was showing my family's cocker spaniel in 4-H when I learned about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I immediately knew the Cavalier was the breed for me. Ever since, I have owned, loved, trained, and shown Cavaliers. My thoughts about showing a Cavalier in Junior Showmanship are published in Barbara Garnett-Wilson's book "The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Fact and Fancy."
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AKC Ch. Rosscrea Citizen Kane, CD, RN, CGC
Alfie is ten years old now, and I remember Heidi Mohn of Covington Cavaliers pulling Alfie out of the yard and placing him in front of me in the summer of 2001. He was two years old, just off the show circuit, and absolutely stunning. Little did I know, looks were only the half of it. Alfie went on to get his obedience title and learn agility before I retired him while I went to college. We recently stepped back into the show ring and earned his Rally Novice title with three qualifying scores in just three shows.
Alfie is a wise, sensitive soul with special charm. He will sit before a baby and wait to be petted, and he'll gently lick my 102-year-old great-grandmother's cheek. He "talks" as he goes on walks, and he pauses to poke his nose in gardens or bouquets of flowers. There is something about him that is almost human.
CKCSC-USA & AKC Ch. Covington Fancy Pants
I fell in love with Butter when I showed her for Heidi Mohn during the summer of 2006. She is one of the goofiest dogs I have ever met. Curious and mischevious, finding her way onto tabletops or countertops undetected is her favorite sport. She's also a master manipulator, and knows how to lie as limp as a ragdoll to get you to pick her up. She gives my husband and I something to laugh about every day.