Notice the new branding? Well, it’s really only the beginning. I have a few more things up my sleeves… so stay tuned!!!
I have been kind of driving myself crazy about the pink and green thing. The damask? I was over it. Way, way… way over it. Actually, this post was the initial brainstorm behind what I wanted to do. I kind of whipped up that post as a trial run. (Like how people tell you to write what you want as a tattoo on a Post-It and put it on your mirror?) I’ve been pulling it up every now and then to see if I still like it. Yep.
The day I pulled the trigger, it was completely spur of the moment. It was particularly HOT outside and I was just… inspired to go for it.
Leading up to that post, I had been pulling images on a secret Pinterest board. Here’s ultimately what inspired the new look:
I love the new look! I've been working on new layouts and things for my blog as well, and I completely get you mean about being frustrated and just going for it! xx
I love this! When we (my husband and I) redesigned my blog recently we went with mint and grey. They're my favorite colors and I just think they look perfect together. I adore your redesign, it's gorgeous.
Love the rebranding! I've been inspired recently by turquoise and gold glitter and decided to give my blog a new look using that combo. I'll have to start a moodboard for it now too! Thanks for the tip!
so much better – actually I recently commented on your instagram that I wasn't particularly fond of the pink and green either. loving the pink, gold and tortoise inspriation
I can't wait for you to revamp the site! You're so talented, I think you should have your own design/clothing line one day LOL. I'll be your #1 fan!!! Your Friend, Jess
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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I love it! I think this is so much more you. The pink and green was awesome then, but everything and everyone grows!
Keep up the amazing posts! 🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
I am really loving the new look! It's grown up and sophisticated but still fun and playful. Great job! AND you've inspired me to make a moodboard. 🙂
Sydney
http://girlmeetspearls.blogspot.com
The Tumblr is particularly cute! I always love me some pink!
Love the mood board idea and the new look!
lifehalffull.com
love it! I just did some rebranding myself!
Ashley
the-southern-prepster.blogspot.com/
Love it!
I just love the new look!
Hunter
preponabudge.blogspot.com
I love the new look! I've been working on new layouts and things for my blog as well, and I completely get you mean about being frustrated and just going for it! xx
The new look has a great mix: clean, fun, and still tons of personality! I love it!
I love the new look!!
Can't wait to see what else you have in store 🙂
Love it!!
I really like it and love your newest wallpaper/iphone/ipad backgrounds!
I really like everything! Excited to see what other surprises you have!
I love it! Pink and tortoiseshell are 2 of my favorites!
i am loving the new look! pink and tortoiseshell are 2 of my favorite things. right up there with navy, stripes and polka dots.
Love it!!! Pinterest always provides the best inspiration when you're in a rut!
The new look really is the best. It's SO classy
I love this! When we (my husband and I) redesigned my blog recently we went with mint and grey. They're my favorite colors and I just think they look perfect together.
I adore your redesign, it's gorgeous.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Love the rebranding! I've been inspired recently by turquoise and gold glitter and decided to give my blog a new look using that combo. I'll have to start a moodboard for it now too! Thanks for the tip!
so much better – actually I recently commented on your instagram that I wasn't particularly fond of the pink and green either. loving the pink, gold and tortoise inspriation
I'm glad you updated as well! I too was getting tired of that green. 😀
I can't wait for you to revamp the site! You're so talented, I think you should have your own design/clothing line one day LOL. I'll be your #1 fan!!!
Your Friend, Jess
Adorable! I'm so jealous of how fabulous your branding works. I need to work on my own branding!