unruly things

two headers I’ve just completed for these two lovely ladies:
Jen of Toujours Complexe loves all things French and fashionable. her blog is filled with bright colors and always makes me smile.
Michelle of Lovely Little Things wanted something to show her love for her home town, Seattle. she writes about her findings in the city and her fabulous discoveries.

as I mentioned before, I’m available to design a new header for your blog for $25 with three styles to pick from. all you need to do is contact me at alyson.jg {at} gmail.com and let me know a little bit about what you are looking for, and I’ll take it from there!

I had no idea that Ez, of the ever so pleasing blog, Creature Comforts, was planning to create these gorgeous style blog buttons to go into her design and style blog guide, but I’m sure glad she did. and I’m even more glad and honored that unruly things is one of the many gorgeous blogs that she is featuring. I’m second to last, and I always like that. :)
so here I am, gray, black, blue, white… tights, candy, denim, cloudy prints… she’s got me figured out so well.
I’ve got a lot of blog researching to do, there are lots on this list that I’m unfamiliar with. and thank you for including me!

the talented miss Ali of Ali Love Curtis, picked me as one of the blogs that make her day. I was thrilled by her comments about me, and quite honestly, she suits me too! she’s kinda like the good girl friend that I haven’t “met” yet. she’s a fab gal who’s photos and findings always inspire me.

so, to follow suit, I’ve narrowed it down to five blogs that make my day. it’s hard because there are literally over 100 blogs that I read on a daily basis that I love and am inspired by. many talented individuals, so to pick just five is tough, but here goes:

Joy: it was Oh Joy! that inspired me to really start blogging. I found her blog one sweet afternoon in the Fall of 2006 and was instantly hooked. her style and eye for design is simply impeccable. and a year and a half later, I’m still hooked.

Sally: I love her simplicity. when I visit shim & sons, I instantly feel like my desk is cleaned up because of the bright white and clean design of her blog. her findings are great and those two boys are simply adorable. I only dream of having a studio/design space like hers.

Sandra: smosch is a new blog to me. I love her illustrations and cut outs. and her photos of stormy days really came close to home. I love how she can convey a mood in the photos on her blog.

Bridget: I love how real she is. in her blog, A Day in a Life, Bridget talks about life in general and has a humorous twist to everything. my favorite post: Ethan wants a pet eagle and Cole would like a pet dragon.

Deb: oh where oh where would I be with out Smitten Kitchen? I love her adapted recipes. I love her photos. I love her witty humor. in fact, I love her Winter Squash Soup so much, I’ve cooked it three times in the past month. really, it’s incredible.

now each of you listed above are supposed to choose five people whose blogs make your day, make a list on your blog, and then let them know via comment on their blog. no pressure, I just thought I’d let you know that by blogging those pretty little things and sharing your recipes and a glimpse into your lives, that you brighten my day.

{and here’s your virtual award: a cupcake because cupcakes make my day. photo from moonjuice}

be on the lookout for lots of exciting things to develop over the next couple of weeks.

and… I’m working out the final details for the CD swap, and will post on Friday, so as Ali said, “stay tuned”!

blogging.
l.o.v.i.n.g.
listing.
wanting, needing, having.
inspiring.
anticipating.
feeling.
changing.
missing.
remembering.
illus.trating.
de.sign.ing.
grow.ing.
eating. imbibing.
cooking.
capturing.
listen.ing.
everyday living.

cheers to one year of blogging.
{image from here.}