Some Recent Blog Design Work

I don't share my design work on LCH all that often. I'm not sure why. It could be my shy tendencies or not feeling "on par" with others at times. I think we can be our own worst critics. But it's such a huge part of my day. It's easy to get the impression that all I do is sit home and blog all day, but 90% of my time is devoted to freelance design work and rounding up clients. If you would have told me 2 years ago (or 1 even!) if I'd be doing freelance 100% of the time, I would've scoffed aloud and kept on with my day. I've never felt like I had the drive to do freelance. One of my best gal pals, Elle, is one of the most hardworking, self-motivated people I know. I never felt like I could bring myself to do that. But I have. Even if only recently, I've started and ended my day with client emails and mock ups... and I'm kind of loving it. It's especially nice being in the new house in my office with all of this natural light. It makes me feel good and productive. Here's to hoping it lasts!

I figured I'd share a few blog designs I've launched recently. Some date back a few months (whoops!) but a lot of my workload has been identity packages + websites which aren't ready to share yet. In fact, even Grace's blog below will be getting a new makeover in the coming month. Still, here's a little glimpse into how I spend my days! (and maybe some fun new blogs to read!)
I absolutely loved designing this layout! It was "me" to a T! I love that Melanie and I have so very much in common when it comes to aesthetics. Peach + gold glitter!? Count me in! And scallops, too! I felt like I was channeling Honeybean the whole time and I want to paint everything gold! She was such a sweetheart, too. Would you believe me if I told you we knocked this entire design out in just a matter of hours? Seriously. I woke up and worked until it was ready to install just a few hours later. I love when that happens!
This is Susannah's new layout. You might remember the old one (HERE!)... well, that one will be making it's way to my new template shop I'll be opening up in the (very) near future (I hope!). Keep your eyes peeled if you'd like to snag it up for your blog! This time we went with a very Strawberry Banana Milkshake color palette and I love love love it. I did a simple background pattern and let the colors do the talking. Hope she likes it as much as I do!
This one was a departure from what I'm used to. I tend to surround myself with solid pastel colors, a air of feminimity, but I loved working on this with Nicole. The bright red + teal with the harsh charcoal + graffiti style type. It was really fun and I'm glad she was able to look paste the otherwise feminine nature of my "portfolio" when she hired me!
Oh Grace! She's become one of my favorite gals to talk to via the interweb and creating a bright and fun space for her blog was a pleasure! We'll be capping it off with something fresh and new soon, so pop on over and take a peek before it disappears! (She's the sweet gal who did the now famous Ron Swanson coffee mug!)
Another departure from my norm, but a fun black and white look with a bright bright pop of fuschia! Love! Kem is such a doll, too! She's way into rockabilly and I always pop over to her blog to see what fun pin-up stuff she's posting and all that jazz. Definitely worth a visit!

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My aesthetic is a strong in the sense that I like having the ability to design things I like. I was always scared of designing too much stuff that I hated when I was in college. I don't want to look back on what I've done and absolutely recoil in disgust, ya know? I do love simple, bold sets of color, and anything feminine, but I'm also eager to break out of that box and do some different things, too. I'm hoping to do a lot of simple two-color designs with handwritten/illustrated embellishments... even if that means I design it and put it in my shop! 

I'm excited to already have quite the waiting list for March, but if you're interested in booking a spot for late March or early April, feel free to shoot me an email (kaelahbee at gmail dot com) and we can chat about what I offer! I currently only offer a full redesign package for Blogger based blogs, but I also have an a la carte menu option for any platform! Off I go to work on this website! xo

36 comments:

  1. I like your recent design here. it reminds me a lot of http://hellogiggles.com/ did you have anything to do with their layout too?

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  2. Fun! I enjoy seeing other designers' work, and I think you should share it more often! =]

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  3. I love all of these! You do some really amazing work! And you inspire me to spend more personal time with photoshop ;-)

    by the way, I saw this earlier and instantly thought of you:

    http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PTCH10005&mode=retail

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  4. Great job! You are so talented.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  5. I wish I was able to create designs like this! I can do the tiniest piece of coding here and there but nothing like these awesome designs!
    You have no need to be shy about them at all c: xx

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  6. I'm curious to know, what programs do you use?

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  7. lloking forward to your shop!! I might feel inspired and get something off you. Could you consider making little small things like media buttons and such? I would loooove to buy something off you and have it on my blog, but at this time I am not considering spending much money on my blog... :)
    Alice Barton ♥ The Mow Way

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  8. Wow, I had no idea you designed sites like this! They are all so colorful and pretty :)

    I wanted to invite you to enter my giveaway at (www.cosmeticsbycortney.com) I think the prizes are pretty cool and i'd love for you to enter <3

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  9. Haha, I still can't believe you finished my design over night! xx Melanie

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  10. Great post! I love your design work! I'm hoping to get into web/blog design after college (or during once I get a better handle on everything), so it's really awesome to hear about freelancing! I've always been worried that I won't have the drive for it/hate what I design, too, so it's good to hear that others had the same concerns but still love it.

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  11. it would be great giveaway, one of your blog designs!

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  12. OMG! Thanks for the share! I thought my daily views had a glitch, and then ta-da, it was because Ms. Honeybeeinthecity gave me a shout out! lol

    You are so very talented, and I hope my blog design, that you so amazingly created, inspires others to have you create for them!

    Katty

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  13. I love the scalloped backgrounds, but I reeeaaaally love the one with the scissors! I also really like the color-pallete on Nicole's blog.

    It's amazing how a room full of natural light can help productivity, huh? ;)

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  14. Well hello again! Imagine my surprise seeing my slice of the internet up here on your site! I really can't say enough what a pleasure it was to work with you and how easily you got a hold of what I was looking for (I promise I love pastels and frills just as much!) and you really translated me and my personality into my blog! When it's time for a refresh, I'll be sure to reach out!

    -n

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  15. I really love all of your designs! They're sweet but simple :)
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  16. wonderful job, lady! love love love the betwixxt. ;]

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  17. These designs look great! You have a real talent :) I wish I could afford to have one done for me!

    xx

    daydreamfrenzy.blogspot.com

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  18. Also, I would really love to see any more future designs you make! They're inspiring!

    :)
    xx

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  19. You are so amazing at blog design <3 (among so many other things) I so wish I could afford to hire you to make my blog pretty :[

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  20. Your post had a great content and I had a great time reading it. Big thanks for sharing.

    Michelle

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  21. Hey Kaelah, I've followed your blog for so long, but never left a comment! You inspired me to start my own blog, and I aspire to someday provide the quality of content you do! You're gorgeous, totes jelly of your JC collection too, BTW xD

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  22. The designs are beautiful! How did you get into freelance work? I've been wanting to give it a try, but have no idea where to round up potential clients!

    VALOURANDLACE.COM

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  23. I love your work Kaelah!!! You are so talented!! I esp love Sweet Something + Susannah Bean's makeovers!!
    PS How did you take those screenshots of their blog pages???
    xoxo

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  24. you're so creative! I wish my blog looked half as nice as the ones you've designed. How much do you charge? here's a link to my blog:
    http://findyoursparkle.blogspot.com/

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  25. Love your design work, I have always admired the designs on your own blogs and your aesthetic in everything I've seen you do or use or collect!

    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.com/

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  26. these look AWESOME! you really do a great job. i almost took a job in web design upon graduating from college,but chose to stick with product design. i'm happy i did, but i really do love seeing people who do things like this.

    <3 katherine
    fashion.kitkatherine.com

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  27. Seeing these gets me super excited for my new blog layout!! :)

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  28. I would love to see more designs, I forget you do this sometimes :P

    Everything looks great as usual!

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  29. You are a brilliant designer, it's definitely great to see some of your work :)

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  30. The designs are great, good work.

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB