Welcome to the new look for Little Chief Honeybee in 2012! I know I just redesigned my layout in mid-October, and as much as I loved the look of it, it just wasn't me. It didn't feel like home. I'm not really a yellow and green kind of gal. It's no surprise I gravitated back to the peachy-pink of Honeybean... my favorite color ever. I still wanted something clean and mature so I opted for the soft gray background. I've grown quite fond of gray, pink and white together since Mike is smart enough not to let me paint absolutely everything in our house pink (I really want to!). Instead of the baby blue and pink, he's learning to compromise a bit! The popular site Hello Giggles inspired the navigation, too. I've seen so many blogs with a really top-heavy navigation and I can't help but love it. Let it serve as a small taste of what's to come for the new year!
I've found myself in sort of an identity crisis. Feeling like I'm trying to keep up with the Joneses in blogging, and not really feeling like myself. Getting back to my pink-lovin' roots is going hopefully going to help me stay authentic and real here on this lil' blog! I miss sharing things like quotes that inspire me, songs that make me cry, and my personal quarter-life-crisis moments... so that's what's comin'. If it's not for you, I won't be offended, but I'm excited to share! Below you'll see a screenshot of the old layout and then the new! I'm currently accepting design clients for late-January and early-February so email me if you'd like to reserve your spot! I'm working on some freelance work currently but I'll be opening up a blog design template shop shortly!
What can I say? I missed the pink + scallops! xo
oooooh! I like the new look, lady! <3
ReplyDeleteAhh I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look! The colors look so nice together.
ReplyDeleteEven though most people don't like pink very much I'm a big lover of it so I'm definitely loving this re-design! :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Jazmyn♥
"big hair + ugly shoes + tattoos"!! AHHHHH lovelovelove it!
ReplyDeleteBy the Throat
kaelah bee love the new look and super cute navigation pics! all the best for 2012, i look forward to reading about your creative journeys and adventures in the honeybean. xo
ReplyDeletelove that you went back to peach! also one of my favorite colors too! <3
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic and I am happy it makes you feel more you!
ReplyDeleteOk, SERIOUSLY! I LOVED the last one, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new pretty layout! Love the personal taglines scattered around.
ReplyDeleteLove the new look, nothing better than a fresh start to the new year. Bring on the pink I say!
ReplyDeletexx Fran
it looks fabulous. i just wanted to ask how do you make the arrow ribbons in photoshop? the size of every seems to standard so it doesn't just look like a simple select+delete action. thanks!!
ReplyDeletebest tagline ever.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the new look. very creative and sweet looking. <3
ReplyDeleteI love the return of the scallops and the new navigation! So cute!
ReplyDeleteWow I love it! It's so you!!!
ReplyDelete<3 Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
I honestly adore it. Before, while your blog was GORGEOUS, to find stuff was difficult. At least now, you can do all your cocktails and recipes and all your features, without having to scour pages of stuff.
ReplyDeleteYou have such an easy, beautiful design now! It's simple and forward and I just KNOW your readers will adore it.
Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2012!
xx
http://schnauzerheart.blogspot.com/
Aaaw, this is SO pretty. You really inspire me to learn how to design like this <3 Keep going! And a happy new year! Ellie
ReplyDeleteKaelah, I love it, you've done an amazing job on the revamp and those nav pics are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteAdore the new look - it's absolutely perfect, the colours you chose are so, so great!! And I can't wait for some of the new posts too. I love the personal side of your blog. Happy new year, lovely lady. xo veronika
ReplyDeleteYour design is amazing. Looks subtle and nice. Very professional.
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so cute! I'm also a sucker for scallops too; must've taken you a hot minute
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new look! so cute.
ReplyDeletehappy new year!
love, rach.
www.so--hi.blogspot.com
I love the new layout!! Your navigation tabs at the top are fantastic - the little pictures are perfection!!
ReplyDelete"I'll be opening up a blog design template shop shortly!"
ReplyDeleteWhaat?! Best news ever! I love the new look, pink is my fave colour
I love the new look! It really suits you and what a great way to start off the new year! :D
ReplyDeleteMarja <3
I like it better than the old one :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, this design is much better than the old one. Not just the color scheme -- I like the different style, too. :)
ReplyDeleteoh snap! I love it! you did a great job on it.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the new look! It is beautiful! I hope that it helps with your identity crisis! Feeling at home is important when it comes to finding your voice =)
ReplyDeleteI love your new layout. The colors are perfect together and for you. :) I like your nav bar too.
ReplyDelete<3 Jenn
Awe, love the new layout! It's really modern and still so you! ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you've started 2012 with the best energy! ;D
Miki.
You did a wonderful job, as always! It's beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI love the new design! Clean, easy to navigate & still super cute. Looove!
ReplyDeletenew main banner looks amaaaaazing!!! :o
ReplyDeleteThe new design is so beautiful! I loved the old one as well, but this design is definitely my favorite so far. :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!! I love the new layout.
ReplyDeleteLoving the new look and will always be proud to be one of your many readers..Keep up the awesomeness in 2012..ox
ReplyDeleteI love the new look! The nav bar is super smart.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look! The nav bar is super smart.
ReplyDelete"big hair + ugly shoes + tattoos" haha I love that!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty layout!
xo -S
Love it! You have always worked your own style into your blog design, but by far this one is the best! Especially the scallops. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the designs you do! I hear ya on pressures to remain you on a blog that helps booster your biz...you can often feel pressured to do what sells. I feel the pull sometimes too...but I keep to myself and wear my baggy tee shirts and baggy pants...cause that's what I like to wear in the winter! Ha ha! :) Recently started a giveaway for a really good book about being an entrepreneur that gives away things that changes peoples lives...yep...Blake Mycoskie's (Toms) book! I would be flattered if you entered the giveaway on my blog. Happy New Year! Love the look and I always love your content! Hearts, Janna Lynn
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I don't know how you do it all...but you sure do. The design is great..way to start off the new year!
ReplyDeletelove it! i really like the navigation at the top!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Pink + grey is such a lovely combo and I love your navigation bar!! You are so creative girl!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the new design! I'm another major proponent of pink (hence my pink-on-pink-on-pink blog), although I obviously haven't mastered the art of applying it subtly yet. And I can't wait until you open your template shop! Because I seriously cannot figure out how to make a horizontal link bar. Oh, and because you design the cutest stuff ever.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Miss Kaelah!
(p.s. I'm having a giveaway for some (very pink) goodies from my etsy shop over on my blog! it's at http://www.julierosesews.com.)
Oh, bother, I completely forgot to add one thing-- seriously, don't worry about keeping up with the blogging Joneses. I love features like Honest to Blog, where you give your pure, unfiltered opinion. That's what makes you unique!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing. I love the little icons at the top. Well done <3
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! I can't wait to see your new shop!
ReplyDeleteStumbled upon your blog this morning ... and just spent the last hour and half looking around. =) Looooove.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is much more you! Really liking it, especially the top navigation. Good job Kaelah!
ReplyDeleteOh Kaelah, your blog looks gorgeous! I've loved all the designs you've had (well, since the pink when I started following, and the scalloped background is just so you!) The colours look perfect together and the 'design' and 'home sweet home' tags across the top! I'm glad that you're really happy with the background :) xx
ReplyDeleteThe new look is fantastic! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It came out beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New year!
http://madnessanmusings.blogspot.com/
I really love the new look of the blog, and all the tabs make navigating it so easy!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne
What Lola Wants
Impressive look: it's really beautiful! But I have to say - maybe it's just my screen's resolution, I don't know - that I can hardly read the words/links written in pink. Anyway, pink is the new black! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI've Ben following for close to three years now and this is my favorite redesign yet! So pretty, you, and well-organized!
ReplyDeletelove the new look!! alot! happy new year and to fresh new beginnings!
ReplyDeletexo,
cb
Looks awesome, Kaelah.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are perfect together.
The set up is amazing. So easy to find exactly what your looking for. Great job. I love when you get back to your pink roots.
ReplyDeleteI love the new layout, it looks gorgeous. I haven't checked out 'Hello Giggles' in awhile but I always love the way the site is set up as well (I'm not good with computer lingo or well computers... yay for my boyfriends help).
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
<3Honeysuckelle
I like the pink a lot better! :) I was a fan of the old-new design, but the colours just didn't seem to fit. But this looks great. :)
ReplyDelete-Lindsey
I love the new layout, the navigation bar is precious!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need a new design for my blog...who am I kidding? my blog has little to no design. It's something I really need to jump on this year and get done.
Your new design has totally inspired me!
http://ricracheartattack.squarespace.com/
I love the new look! I'm pretty happy with my blog design, but yours makes me want to do a little makeover!
ReplyDeletei heart the new look! and can't wait to read more about what random songs make you cry and just personal stories! after all, this blog should be all about you pretty lady! <3
ReplyDeletehappy new year! your new blog design is PERFECT
ReplyDeletexo katrina
theyoungbridgetjones.blogspot.com
Woohoo! I can't wait for you to open your blog template shop - you have t sweetest eye for design around!
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Sway x