I chose the rose header above because it reminded me of illustrations from actual field guides, and because it was so clear (I have received email with the salutation “Dear F”). She pulled the rose from one of my London flower photos—Kate was probably right there when I took the picture, memories 4ever! I usually enjoy doing my own work, but I also enjoy working with someone I know and trust and making use of their talents on a professional level. So, thanks, Kate, and thanks to Geoff for doing all the coding.
I also wanted to send my love to my sweet friend Caitlin. We love you, Cake. Here are some virtual flowers for you, although I wish I could come over and bring you an armful of the ballet slipper pink carnations that you love.
Clockwise from top left: showy roses from my favourite field guide, The Field Guide to Wildflowers, taken from my Instagram account (user name: fieldguided, although frankly I am not too proud of my Instagram account. I cannot get into the habit); flower arrangements from Jil Sander F2012; Sophie Tajan; Hannah surrounded by petals and pink.
Clockwise from top left: Maja Engman; Mel Bles; Julie Lansom.
Looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love all of the floral as well. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeletethe new design looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteand i've been thinking about caitlin all week. <3
It is quite white. :) But like you said, very clean and precise and dainty.
ReplyDeleteI like that Sophie Tajan art, a lot.
lookin' fresh & lovely!
ReplyDeleteNeat & pretty new look! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the new design, Anabela - yay!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out a change in your layout. I do almost all of my blog reading in GoogleReader and forget that the beauty of the blog layout is as important to my enjoyment as the content. A good reminder to click the link out of my Reader to browse through my favourite blogs.
ReplyDeleteI do as well! I recently noticed a new header on a favourite blog of mine, and wondered just how many months it had been up for, ha.
Deletethe new design looks great! this has been on my list for.ever too...
ReplyDeletelove the new header...i've been thinking about making a proper website for myself, too (or at least getting some branding), and kate was someone who sprung to mind. lucky you to have geoff to code! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Great job guys!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and clear. I love the look!
ReplyDeletelovely post & header
ReplyDeleteJ'adore the new look! It's beautiful. Really digging all the white space (so refreshing) and the rose in the header is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeletexo.
Loving the new layout! Your header is amazing. I think I'm gonna go buy myself a bouquet of flowers now (:
ReplyDeletethe new layout and header looks so so so so beautiful!!! it makes me happy to look at.
ReplyDeletei don't really like it. imo the older version was better
ReplyDeleteAnd I didn't like the old one! Sorry you don't like this version, but I was tired of looking at the old one.
DeleteYay, Anabela! Lovin' the new look! :)
ReplyDeleteTotally lovely. I really love the little circles of pink to the right.
ReplyDeleteoh, c'est beau!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! And poo poo to the part pooper up there)
ReplyDeleteI'd like "showy, rose-like petals" to be my epitaph, please.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty incredible, isn't it? I've been obsessed with that page in the book! Oh nature, you're hilarious.
DeleteI love it! love love your blog!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love this Anabela... So clean and pretty. And your IG is great! I love your pics — don't stop! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!
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Looks great! It's nice to change up your template to keep things fresh and up to date! Fresh for spring. My new favourite thing for web design these days is using the embedded web fonts.
ReplyDeleteFor sure! We were going to use a different font but that one didn't come in a web font, which was kind of a bummer.
Deletesuper gorg
ReplyDeleteThe new design's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design! Kate did a great job.
ReplyDeleteLove the rose - so pretty. Well done Kate and Geoff! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this blog is stunning! CONGRATS girl!
ReplyDeleteThe new design is lovely! Very sleek.
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect Anabela, such a beautiful design to fit your beautiful blog. It's like an extension of your personality now. I'm dying to hire Kate to re-design my own blog, so I'll be saving my pennies for that ...
ReplyDeleteHope you can, because she is a dream!
DeleteThe new look is looking so lovely x
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to send flowers to Caitlyn, I hope things are getting easier for her.
Oh your poor friend Caitlin, I took the time to read her post now. That's so awful, I hope she feels better.
ReplyDeleteI do as well.
DeleteI love the new design ... I'm a fan of clean layouts that bring content sharply into focus. I adore the floral imagery as well. :)
ReplyDeletelove the new look my dear! it's so you! kate did a wonderful job, with no doubt whatsoever! and i'm so sorry to hear the health situation of your friend nicole... she creates such beautiful things! i hope she gets well soon!!! have a lovely day! twiggs
ReplyDeleteoh, i adore the new look! love the header, especially. and those carnations for caitlyn, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteyour blog is such a lovely and calming space, anabela.
so lovely! the flowers and the new design.
ReplyDeletelove the new design! and your photos are amazing :)
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how wonderful spring feelings give this pics to me!
ReplyDeleteThank you all very much for your comments!
ReplyDeletelove the new design!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look, it's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooks brill! Well done on the new fit-out. Love that rose in the header, and that's sweet that it's from one of your own photos.
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