I can’t believe it’s been 18 months from I launched Confetti & Curves. As many of you will wholeheartedly sympathise, it’s surprisingly nerve shredding putting yourself out into the big wide blogisphere. Granted I’d had a teeny bit of experience with a previous blog that I dabbled with once or twice a month, but nothing to the extent of what I’m doing now. Over the space of a year and a half I’ve met countless fantastic blog buddies, worked with some fabulous brands, tripled my wish list, set up a YouTube channel, have watched a video boom to almost 400K views (and counting), have been supported daily by so many regular readers, and best of all I’m STILL loving the learning curve of it. Blogging is one of the most exciting creative journeys I’ve been on. I’ve adored every moment of it – yep, even the occasional drizzle of ‘bloggers block’ has been a bizarre and enjoyable challenge. However, when you pour your heart into something you adore so much the testing times become irrelevant very quickly!
Being a proud blog mama though, you know when it’s time for a change. As much as I love my little virtual haven just the way it is, I feel like I’m ready to give it a bit of a make-over… especially as it’s hosted so many makeover’s of my own face!! During the past few weeks I’ve spent some time rolling up my sleeves and getting creative with branding & design. Oddly enough it’s felt like I’ve been redecorating a sacred part of my home. I’ve had mental mood boards and spent many cups of tea deliberating over colour schemes… including all those little accessories that are so important to the finishing touches ( aka = the widgets!!)
FINALLY today is the day I can throw my hands in the air, perform a ritualistic happy dance & declare the transformation complete *excited air punch* The new design feels crisp, clean, minimal, a little chic but still a tad playful – pretty much everything I’ve aimed to encapsulate. Even down to the little widgets on the side wall, everything blends, feels comfy and has a harmonious mood for me… don’t worry I won’t start humming loudly whilst trying to contort myself into one of those pretzel shaped yoga poses!
So for those of you who are used to the old branding & graphics, it’s certainly a little bit different to what it was before but I really hope y’all like the new changes as much as I do.
Thanks so much for an amazing 18 months of support, encouragement & friendship! You guys rock the socks off blogging 😀
Cheerio Chums…
…
Catch me on:
Congrats Karen! It looks jus as you aimed for… fresh, clean, funky… Well done 🙂 Love, Kathleen
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwh thanks so much Kathleen – that’s really lovely 🙂 XX
LikeLike
Congrats! I’m just starting out, and way to be an inspiration! xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey huni, congrats on your new blog!!! Starting out is SOOO exciting (and a bit nerve wrecking too if truth be told) the community on here is amazing so you’ll feel the love very quickly 😀 What a super encouraging comment – that really is so lovely, can’t thank you enough! Wishing you all the best on your blogging journey… can’t wait to check it out 🙂 Karen xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so muchhh! I’m so thrilled an established blogger is replying! Yes, the community here has been so incredibly supportive. Do you have any tips for new lifestyle writers? xo
LikeLike
Very Nice Karen 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much lovely lady 🙂 Glad you like it Ingrid, hope you had a fab weekend huni 😀 XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just redid the layout of my blog over the weekend as well. Must be the inspiration of warmer weather looming!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oooh I’ve just had to steal a quick peek at it and WOW it’s looking fabulous Jamie 🙂 Well done huni on the transformation – always nice to do a bit of blog re-decorating hehe. As you say, it must be a change in the weather giving us the notion lol XXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Karen! I’m happy that the theme I chose did most of the work for me. I just had to do a little tweaking with the widgets, but other than that it was pretty easy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad to hear that Jamie & you choose well, great job huni!!!! Love it ❤ XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the new look Karen! Fresh, clean and simple to follow! (If you created the graphics and everything yourself, well done!) xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwwh Chanelle, thank you SO much – that’s really lovely to read huni 🙂 I sure did do them myself, thought I might as well seeing as I’ve all the art packages going to waste lol Hope you had a lovely weekend chum, always great to get a wee chatter with you 🙂 XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re a very clever lady! Love the font you used 🙂 my weekend was ok, the weather wasn’t very nice lol! How about yours? Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Why thank you – I shall remind my hubby of that next time I take onw of my ditzy moments (which are a recurring theme here lol) Yep, weekend was grand but like you the weather wasn’t great 😦 Damp & cold for spring… typical Irish weather *sigh* XXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely brill 🙂 I love the new look ❤ Great job lovely!! xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you huni!!!! That’s so lovely 🙂 Really chuffed you like it, just helps brighten things up a little hehe Thanks again *huge hugs* XXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the new layout Karen, especially your header it’s gorgeous.
Lucie xo | lucieleannexo.wordpress.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey lovely lady!!! Thank you so much, such an encouraging comment Lucie 🙂 You’re a wee gem! Really chuffed you like it, was getting a little tired with the old one… time to redecorate lol xxx
LikeLike
Wow hun (WOW) ❤
I love the new look so much. It's so pretty, clean and sooo inspiring 🙂 ❤
I am still working on my images and how to style the new look I am thinking off. It's such a hard work hun so HUGE congrats to you for finishing and how amazing it looks ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you SO much Galit, you are always so blooming encouraging!!! Chuffed to bits you like it, just felt it needed a little uplift 😀 It really is hard work getting it how you’re trying to visualise it – but bes tot let the creativity take its course than rush anything you’re not entirely happy with 🙂 Really looking forward to seeing yours in the future, it’ll be wonderful with you behind it!!! 🙂 xxxxxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awww ((blushing)), thanks hun ❤
I hope I will be able to say "I'm happy with this" LOL, or maybe it will take just a bit longer 😀
But I do love yours hun, amazing work ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
You will, I’m sure of it lovely 🙂 Awwwh thank you sweetie – that makes me smile sooo much ❤ XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love it Karen! So pretty and fresh!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much sweetie 🙂 Chuffed to bits you like it! Means alot reading such lovely comments for sure XXXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw no bother 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I nominated you for The Creative Blogger Award!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, looking forward to checking it out – how apt of a day (and post) to put it on too hehe 😀 XXX
LikeLike
Ohmygosh I love it, it’s gorgeous!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwwh thank you Lexi!!!! I’m SO chuffed you like it huni, means so much to read the encouragement – thank you huni XXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Congratulations, Karen! The new look is fantastic! It’s crisp but still you in the sense that it still has that element of fun. 🙂 It looks beautiful without looking forced. It’s perfect! You did a wonderful job! xxxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Dini, that really means so much coming from you huni ❤ Just nice to have a little change with the decor, I've seen the same virtual walls every day for 18 months now and need a changed lol lol Can you believe it's been THAT long since we started?!?! Craaazzzy!! XXXXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Time really flies! I can’t believe it will be two years in October already. I was going through my old posts the other day and was shocked when I saw 2014 on some of them. xxxxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know!!!!!!!! It’s crazzzzy Dini…. to think it was THAT long ago we started off! And look… still the closest of blog buddies 🙂 ❤ XXXXXXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t imagine this little adventure without you, Karen. 🙂 I’m thrilled to be able to call you my best blog buddy. 😀 xxxxxxxxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
And the very same for me too gorgeous gal!!! You’re a wee superstar!!!! Much love Lady Dini ❤ XXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Looking good, lady! I especially love your new header!!
xo Mil
https://southbynorthwestblog.wordpress.com/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwh thank you Mil, I’m so glad you like it lovely 😀 Always super encouraging to read such awesome feedback – kinda makes me wanna breath a sigh of relief in some aspects lol lol Hope you had a wonderful weekend & are keeping as well as can be… popping over shortly to say a quick hello with your online haven too Mil 🙂 XX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the new look Karen!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much huni 🙂 Chuffed you like it Ems ❤ XXXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yayyyy, it looks really nice. Not just nice, really, really nice! We’ve been blogging the same amount of time I think. You said 18 months; I think I did as well. But I don’t remember to be exact. I don’t even remember what I did a few days ago. You and your blog are just too damn awesome! Xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwh thank you Leah, really chuffed you like it chum!!! Oooh you’re 18 months too… so’s quite a few of us!!! Must have been a blog boom that month lol lol Still going strong misses 😀 Woo hoo XXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t like it, I was just kidding. April Fools 🙂 xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
😛 XXXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
😜here is some wine for you –> 🍷
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this new design- it’s definitely a very nice transition! I love the new widgets on the sidebar and the peachy coloured theme (I’m assuming) you’re going for- very nice and I love the new header! What was the font you used? It’s very nice!
Hatsy xx
nearlyaprincess.wordpress.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwh thank you lovely lady – I’m so glad you like it!!! Yes, a peachy pink is what I aimed for but with monitor/screen resolutions who knows what colour it is lol lol
I *think* the font is call tiny bird or little bird. It’s lovely isn’t it? Very sweet 😀 XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aloha beautiful,
I just came across your blog so I am not familiar with how it used to look but I LOVE your design and it def looks fresh, playful and inspiring. Congrats for all your achievements. You go girl!! I am looking forward joining you on your journey .-)
I just recently started my blog where I will write about my 60lbs weight loss journey (and hopefully motivate and inspire you to become the healthiest and strongest you :-)) beauty, fitness, different places around the world and different types of cuisines.
I would love to see you on my blog and being part of my journey:-)
Check it out and follow me if you are interested:-)
My last blog post is about how I, being half French half German – living in Australia for 4 years – ended up living in Hawai’i:-)
Leave me a comment and I would love to chat:-)
Have a lovely day!
Aloha from Hawaii
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hello lovely 🙂 So nice to hear from you and thank you so much indeed for leaving such an encouraging comment – that’s very sweet to read!!!
Congratulations on your blog and the new healthier you! That sounds a wonderful read and I certainly have it book marked to get over very soon to check it out!!! Just followed so hopefully I catch all in the news feed too (when I get a chance to check it that is lol)
Thanks again for stopping by, and looking forward to reading all about your journey too 🙂 Karen xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much, Karen! I truly appreciate your support. I love when women empower and encourage each other!
I am looking forward on getting in contact and exchanging ideas through our blogs.
Wishing you all the best (it is amazing, that you are doing so well!!)
Have a lovely day!
xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too Claudia – so much better to build each other up huni, we all need the support and encouragement of each other!!! Thank you so much indeed for the lovely well wishes, that is incredibly kind of you – and of course I wish the very same for you too huni. It’s a pleasure meeting you – always a treat finding new blog buddies to chatter & enjoy the blogging journey with! *huge hugs* XXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, beautiful! I agree, it is wonderful meeting such inspiring and kind people to chat about our journeys.
Big hug right back at you xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤ This made me smile so much Claudia xxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Behind The Blog featuring Carrie’s Beauty Pouch… | Confetti and Curves
Looks great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Anna 🙂 Really appreciated huni XX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely fresh looking blog.. I changed mine recently too! A you tube channel too, how exciting will need to tell my daughter she is a keen make up/beauty fan ! )
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey Marje, thank you so much huni, much appreciated 🙂 Oh my daughter is going that way too… YouTube and beauty vloggers seems to be a regular feature here lol Will be sure to check out your blog too huni 🙂 XXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Karen. 🙂 I shall be doing a feature later in the year about her prom…. which will feature her hair and make up – she does it herself. Quite a talented lass even if I say so myself!! xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awwwh that sounds absolutely wonderful, my news feed is full of blogs so incase I miss it please give me a shout/ leave a link in a comment for me as it will be a lovely post to check out 🙂 Hope your daughter enjoys all the fun prep for her prom!!! You sound like such a proud mama -very sweet indeed ❤ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah, thank you Karen, yes I will try to give you a shout out about the prom!! I have a few beauty bloggers that I follow so I will have to try to remember to let them know! Thanks for your lovely comment. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so welcome & yes please do keep us in mind – I’m sure you’ll be a very proud mum to see her off to the prom! Lovely to chat to you Marje, and great meeting you!!! Always lovely to make new blog buddies to chatter too 🙂 XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Karen, so sweet of you. Always lovely to chat, do pop over anytime. xxx 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Will do lovely 🙂 And same to yourself!!! *hugs* Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
:))) xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loving the new look! It’s simple and clean but still girly and fun 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you huni 🙂 Glad you like it!!! That’s totally what I was hoping for… I wonder how long it’ll be before I change it though? lol xxx
LikeLike
Haha, nothing wrong with a little change now and again 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true Kaily 😀 XXXX
LikeLike
Congrats on the 18 month anniversary! It made me realise we started around the same time so mine must also be about that age…weird. Time has just flown by.
Love the new look and I am so happy to have met you through blogging!
Big virtual hugs
Anne – Doves & Roses
LikeLiked by 1 person
We sure did as I was just saying that to another blogger too (I think it was Nadine) Crazy how the 18 months has flown in for us all… still going strong Anne 😉 We’re clearly made of touch blogging stuff!!! hehehe *huge hugs warmly received* ❤ XXXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes, Nadine also started around the same time. We are still going strong 😀 Weird and lovely at the same time.
xo Anne
LikeLiked by 1 person
lol lol VERY much so 😀 XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the new logo and colours you have chosen! It looks fab! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahh thank you huni!!! That’s hugely appreciated 🙂 Just fancied a wee change after so long! Hope you’re keeping well and having a fabulous week 😀 xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m hanging in there…it’s nearly Friday!!!! Lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I’m repeating those words too chum!!!!! lol lol xxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person