Cleaned up some "cookies"...Waved bye-bye to the Il Divos, ( my music of choice)...
deleated tons of photos...(hours worth!!!!) spruced up my header and spent some learning curve time on the blog...
Feels good ...
like fresh sheets off the line!
So...sorry about the absence of Music here but I think it just slowed everything down...
and for those of you who were secretly wishing I'd bid farwell to it...time to celebrate!!!
Aside from houskeeping...(blog purging), I've been working with a little fabric too...
always happy to share!...
I know your thinking I need to be committed by now...I just needed a pink one...
Probably the last..........................................maybe.
I know your smiling!...Isn't it happy!
Turned up the heat here...
I'm LOVIN the SHABBY ROSES.............my latest Addiction...
If you'd like to make some just scroll down a few posts back and there's a tutorial....
for your learning pleasure!!!!!!!!
Let me know if you notice a difference visiting here...trying to make things move along...smoothly.
Well...that's what happened up-North today...
xoxo ~Kathy
Cleaning up the blog is like cleaning the house. It feels so good! I did a little of that too lately. Yours looks great, but it did before too.
ReplyDeleteIt did load much faster for me! Love the look of your header!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of your blog, Kathy, especially the header. It showcases some of your prettiest spaces and crafts.
ReplyDeleteLove the rose brooch on the pretty shirt...so in style right now! People are paying tons for these cute little flowers buds at Macy's!! I love your purse, too. Pretty, pretty, pretty!! You have been busy! ;-)
xoxo
Jane
I believe your cleaning "blog house" did make an improvement. Your rose blouse with the fabric rose is sew serene. I love love love your pink purse. Such fun! Happy creating...
ReplyDeleteYou did a fab job on the clean up....I love the the tote you have featured...just lovely!
ReplyDeleteBright and cheery.
smiles...Tammy
O Kathy ...your banner is so beautiful......your whole blog is cleaning up !!
ReplyDeleteBut but.........THAT BAG !!! SO PINK !! SO ME !!! SO BEATIFUL !! SO NICE !!! SO WONDERFUL.............OOOOOOOO i'am going dream tonight....of you !! and your bag !.....dream.........dream.........bag......bag........bag.....pink.........pink.........pink......goodnight sleep well ................hugs from Ria
Your new header is beautiful Kathy and that blouse is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt did load faster! Those roses are still the prettiest and the purses...well, you know I love them. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's day!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy
ReplyDeleteWell I've never had a problem with your blog, but then I haven't any problems with anybody's blogs. I'm a MAC girl with a Microsoft Eng. of a hubby...put them both together and POOF! genius lol.
You HAVE to open a little shop Kathy. I'm sure everyone has told you this before, and yes it's a headache, but we are all ohhhhh ing and awww ing at all your "special" "creative" "dynamic" makings. PLEEEEEEEESE
Love your new look, but then I liked your look before.
NO MUSIC? well maybe that's my problem too, but I've been putting music on since day one, and silence isn't an option : )
Love it all and you
Love Claudie
xooxoxoxoxo
Kathy, everything is so lovely, as always..
ReplyDeleteI envy your talent and your excellent pictures.
hugs, glenda
Your blog looks great and yes, that purse is happy and made me smile! Lezlee
ReplyDeleteGreat banner and GREAT bag!
ReplyDelete=)
Kathy....I LOVE your rose blouse!!! That is beautiful! So soft and feminine and your pink bag is darling! I do think your blog loaded quicker for me this time. Great job!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy:
ReplyDeleteLookin' Good, Girlfriend! I'm thinking of doing the same thing, but just haven't got the gumption right now. I have trouble tearing myself out of the studio to actually do all the work. sigh (Pathetic, right?)
Have a great week!
xoxo
Donna
smiles......
ReplyDeleteyour blog loaded much faster.... I love it.
xo
Dolly
Fabulous photos and great new look, Kathy! You are oozing with talent (but you know that :) We were UP NORTH over the weekend, happy not to blow away in the heavy winds and sideways snow. Obviously, we couldn't put the boats in but, nevertheless, had an amazing time with all my children/grandboys near. (I'm a Mac gal now too so never a problem)
ReplyDeletewow! i love the new face lift! is there any bruising
ReplyDeleteor swelling?
your header is adorable, and so are the colorful
bags. i just love everything you do.
and guess what? i found a nest of robin's eggs, too.
they just all hatched!
Love your banner, yes, your moving along more quickly for me as well.
ReplyDeleteThe purse sure is a cutie!
I have never had any trouble with your blog, but I still love the new look. Your new header looks great!!! Your ruffled pink purse is precious!! It has my name all over it. So cute!!! Hope your hubby is doing well. I know you feel good having done your blog clean-up work. Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteKathy, your new header is just beautiful! I love it! Your blog looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing a bit of a clean up too and I have created a new page for my buttons.I hope it makes mine load quickly too!
Best wishes for a beautiful week,
Natasha.
well dear Kathy - sometimes you just have to do it! I did some blog purging a few weeks ago - was like a catharsis - felt so good afterwards - but oh the dread of doing it!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet pink purse - yes, you needed that one for sure!
And yes - your beautiful blog does load faster now!
HOpe you feel so much better now that your "purge" is behind you!
Vicki
Love your new banner! Especially love the creative roses. Purging gives one a sense of accomplishment...you have done a great job!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. Your blog opened up quick and fast this time. What a beautiful blouse. And your added rose makes it even prettier.
ReplyDeleteDear Kathy
ReplyDeleteyour new header looks adorable and I have to say..pics loaded much faster now!
Love your shabby roses..love them!
Have a lovely week
Flaviana
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteYes, I am smiling and happy. Your bag purse is so cute. I love the ruffles and the colors. And Happy Birthday too! My next "zero" one - still several years off - I will be ancient - well, I hope I reach it. Hubby and I are still in shock we are in our 60s.
Hi there !!! Gorgeous bag!!!! So colourful and its making me smile just looking at it!!! I have noticed that your blog page loads quicker now, which is good because I always look forward to reading your posts!!Have a great weekxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, It's always nice to visit here, very inviting.
ReplyDelete:-) Suffia.
I do believe I notice it quicker:) I love music on my blog but it was slowing me down so I knew it had to be slowing down my visitors...mine went byebye too. Love the roses...I'll have to got learn:)
ReplyDelete'Morning Kathy,
ReplyDeleteLove your new look! I'm lovin the table in your header too. As much as I LOVE music, I do find it rather distracting on a blog so I think you've made the right decision for many of us. Love the cheery bag and the roses! Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Good Morning Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI so love your purse's. You will never have to buy another purse again, just keep on creating them...
Are you moving too? I adore your home! It's so charming. After I started packing and seeing all the things go into boxes, I commented to Gary that everything looked so bare and that there were just four walls looking back at me. The things and made it our home were now all packed away. The memories that are in this home will also be taken with us, so really all that is left is four walls waiting for the next family to fill. That's why "Home is Where the Heart is" and right now my heart is all packed away..
I am going to take a week off work to settle things in and unpack.
Enjoy your week! bug hugs~Elizabeth
Your purses are so pretty....you have an eye for the coordinating colors and prints. Thanks for showing them and the shabby roses, I am going to try making them.
ReplyDeleteLove the new header, Kathy, and your site loaded the fastest ever! Good work!
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are the most multi-talented, genuine original I have visited for awhile. This is my first time here and I could not stop at one entry. I love what I see and feel through your imagination. Your blouse is luxurious as well as the roses. How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAs for those zeros? Let's just say that Abba's albums, that's right, albums, are in my bureau. I as certain as the days are getting longer, that the concert was the best.
Have a creative week and Bless your oh-so-cute GrandLoves and You
Beautiful blog and love the shabby roses! This is my first visit to your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI absilutely love your new header!!! And I absolutely LOVE your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteOOPS! sorry about the typo's on my comment!
ReplyDeleteThe header is FAB!!!! and I love all the colors you use on everything...background, dishes, purses, all!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy-I noticed the new header immediately and LOVE the new look! I've been doing a little blog spring cleaning myself! I adore that purse--bet you could sell a million!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy!
ReplyDeleteWow, your new look here is just fantastic, I love it! Great job. :-)
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Anne
I loved your blog. I felt so happy here....loved that rose purse...and since I don't know you well....YET!....where did you find it? I love the rose on the blouse too. I love roses....and orphaned silver too....Thank you for the invitation to come and check you out....sorry it took me so long to get here!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWaw! I love this post! Faboulous creations in the theme of roses!!! Thanks for the tutorial...I was just looking for it! I'll try!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Vale
Oh, Kathy, this bag is beautiful! I wish I had your sewing talent! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
ReplyDeleteI love love your fabric treasures and your new blog ~
it is so clean and easy to read ~ love it !!
xoxo
Lori
Kathy, Kathy, Kathy:) What a pretty bag. I love it! And I love the new header! I didn't notice any difference in the loading of your blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Sandra