I am so thrilled with my new little home here! Sadie Olive Designs (Sara) has done such a beautiful job of using my original paintings in her design and making the blog still feel like "me" but be cleaned up and professionally designed.
Did you see how she turned my rose painting vertical and made it look like antique wallpaper???? I LOVE vintage wallpaper!!!
And I have my Sugarwings picture, roses, sparkling old rhinestones jewelry, scalloped old paper— it is all my favorite things!!! I don’t think there can be enough exclamation points to describe how happy I am!!!!!!
Plus, the poor woman was so patient and kind. I don’t think I was an easy job for her…….
I almost hate to write on this, it is so new and clean and pretty. Its a bit sad to start using it.
Kind of the way I felt after cleaning house for the photo shoot yesterday and had the house all perfectly sparkling and TIDY. Then, I heard that my son and Sugarwings were coming over. Now, I love them and loved having them here, but I knew that the small window of time that my house was clean was over.
And I was right. She did her best to wreck the place. And is really good at that. Toys, toys everywhere. Till she was worn out and fell asleep watching the Jay Hawks in her Pop Pop’s arms.
Yep, it looks ‘normal’ again. A big, ugly portable crib with a garage sale sticker on it, puppy chew toys and baby toys all over. The dog’s water dish spilled, ahhh, home sweet home.
My photo shoot went well. Or at least I think it did. I’ll have to see the program to know how much babbling and stuttering I did. This is the hostess, Lori Carson. 
And this sweet guy, Neil, the co-producer/cameraman has offered to make a dvd copy for me that I can post on my blog!
I hope to have it pod casted by the "What do you LOVE about your Holiday Home" party!
(unless of course, I really sounded like an idiot, which I tend to do when I get on TV or the radio. I am a born babbler)
I still don’t have all my Silver Bella goodies out and unpacked! But here is a special pretty from Carol. She and I did a side swap. Ithink I got the good end of the deal on this one! 
Carol made this little snow princess from an old watch box. I have it on my bathroom shelf and use it to put my rhinestone pin into when I unclasp it from my jacket.
This princess banner that is on Sugarwing’s doll house in the fabulous button that Sara made for our upcoming party, is also from Silver Bella.
I bought the banner at vendor night. It was done by Kathy and it is so cute and just perfect for the doll house!!
Speaking of parties, Natasha is having a PROM!!! I’m going.
And one more mystery to solve. A sweet and kind person, named Katherine, sent a goodie box to Sugarwings and I!! It included this pretty floral dish, old trims, ornaments, a cute ATC she made, a book for the baby, and this great doily.
I love it, but I don’t remember winning a giveaway. Isn’t that terrible? I know it isn’t either one of my holiday swaps. I enter every contest I see, they are always so generous and fun. But I don’t remember this one. And I don’t have a last name or a blog name with this gift so I can thank the person for the pretties. 
Here is what I did with one of my Silver Bella projects. I hung the tussie mussie from a wall sconce.
I’ll be getting all the gifts, swaps, and purchases out soon, now that my photo shoot is done.
Although, I still have that sale to get ready for and it looks like I will have to clean my house all over again for the holiday tour! (I was smart and rolled up the newly washed rugs before someone could spill on them or twinkle could tinkle them up)
A podcast? Yay! I love your new design here and yes it is very YOU! I’ve got to get a holiday home put together before I jump in…but I’m sure I will!
Oh Karla…
Where to start?
1. I love your new banner, you with a twist!
2. Your home looks brilliantly wonderful!
3. Ah, Sugarwings a sleeping beauty indeed!
4. What a fun photo shoot it must have been, I am so impressed by you!
5. Your Silverbella swaps & treasures are absolutely stunning!
I want to be you…
Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Priscilla
Oh, my, Karla — this is just gorgeous!! I especially love the vintage-looking wallpaper!
so so lovely…I just had my blog re-done too….it is like a gift to yourself.
Deby
BUT we all share in it..
Ooooh! I love it! This is making me want to get someone to design my blog and site. Love the pictures of your house and the one with Sugarwings and PopPop is so sweet. And the little vignette in the watch box! Oh, my! I’ve got a watch box! Wonder if I could do something that pretty? My box isn’t as pretty as that one, but I might could do something with it. I think I’ll try!
Wow, your blog is so pretty! I love it! And as usual, your house is so pretty and feminine:>) Even when it’s “lived in”.
the little princess banner is so cute
Karen
Bluemuf
Your blog is so pretty! Those roses are gorgeous! Now I know what I want for my birthday. A blog makeover.
Karla, you house always looks so lovely warm and inviting…congrats on the photo shoot, how exciting… the silver bella goodies look wonderful!!!
Your new look is gorgeous, I actually thought the background was vintage wallpaper! Laughed at your clean house story, I so know the feeling, gorgeous, clean, neat as a pin and then the family come home and ALL GONE! I don’t have a Twinkle to tinkle though!
LOVE LOVE the new look Karla!! It is SO you!! I really would love a whole new design on my website … I have admired Sadie Olive’s work for awhile. She is quite talented.
xoxo Heather
love the new home! i’m sending an envie tommorrow…i was going to art/glitter them up (what i’m sending…) but knew you would do them justice and make them your own!
so they are coming NAKED..LOL..now your mind is reeling…hee hee
hugz
I love your new look. I tried to comment yesterday, but it didn’t take, but then Typepad has been giving me fits lately. I would love to see your photo shoot, but gosh, who would have guessed you like to talk a lot?? 😉
Love your home Miss Karla!
Michelle
OK, wait, what did I miss? What photo shoot were you styling your house for THIS time, Ms. Decor-Goddess???
LOL about the clean house…clean, tidy & neat houses just DON’T go with men/pets/babies/toddlers, etc, etc!!!
Karla, your home is just gorgeous and your talents amaze me! Can’t wait to see the pod cast!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Karla,in your home a live family , and don’t be only photography for a article.
Karla…Everything looks fabulous…your blog, home, etc. etc!!!!!!!!!!!
Your new look is fantastic. Isn’t it wonderful to have a clean house – both here on your blog and at your morter and bricks place?
I agree it needs granddaughters and a little messing up to feel like home tho.
Darla
Karla,
I echo the comments of all these lovely ladies here. You’re amazing. I love the new look of your blog. I love your house. I love seeing Sugarwings in your pictures. And I can’t wait for the podcast. She did a fabulous job on your blog and you did a fabulous job on your home. LOVE coming here!
Love,
Julie
Karla your new blog is SO pretty! I completely understand having the house picture perfect for brief moments. I have two girls at home!! I love reading all about silver bella and can’t wait to see the new podcast!! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!
:)Brittany
Wow Karla, love your new look! Sara did a great job!
Love the snow princess from Carol. Well, love everything actually!!
Joy
I love the new banner sooo pretty. I clean my house yesterday and now my sweet Grandaughter is here and coloring pages and crafts are eveywhere. Blessings Mary
love your new look. Your home is beautiful
Love it all as usual! And I did think the sides of the banner were vintage wallpaper!! Love it, cant wait to see the podcast since we dont get that channel. Your house was gorgeous as usual, cant wait to attend your sale coming up!
Hi Karla,
I love your new blog design – it is very you! Can’t wait to see the podcast 🙂 Happy Saturday!
Hugs,
Dena
I absolutely LOVE your new blog! And what’s great about it is that Sadie Olive incorporated your own fabulous art! Love it love it!!!
Thanks for stopping by. I will definitely join your Christmas Blog party- however my house is not nearly as beautiful as yours! Keep in touch:)
Sandy (sandy-sandyscreations.blogspot.com)
Karla,
Your blog looks amazing! I love it too!!!!!
Cheryl
Beautiful pictures! I blogged today about your house party. Come see!
Wow, your painted roses are Gorgeous!
I thought it WAS antiwue wall paper till I read you painted them!
Sandra Evertson
Karla, you’re blog is fantastic!!! I love the design…it is sooo you! And it looks like the photoshoot went great! I can totally understand that feeling of “I just cleaned it, let it stay that way long enough to enjoy it!!” feeling! That’s my everyday! I’ve been so busy this week that I missed your last three posts!!! I’ll be better about checking in to see what’s new with you!
Karla love your “new look” it’s beautiful, as is your home, as always! The Siver Bella items are just awesome. I’ll be joining your
Christmas blog party. Thanks for sharing!
Vickie
Love your cottage Karla! WOW……..home is super…….LOVE IT!TFS!
Karla, I was your mystery gifter. I saw a few of those things in the shops recently, and they reminded me so much of things that would be in your blog pictures – an idea was born! It was meant as a thank you to YOU for taking such time to share such prettiness, and how appropriate that it arrived on your makeover week! I would have loved to just remain anonymous, no thanks necessary, but I didn’t want you to worry that it was part of a swap or something you had forgotten!
Thanks for giving me space in the blog! It was very exciting. (as you can tell by the proliferation of exclamation marks…).
Kathryn
Scrumptious! I come here regularly for “my fix”!!!
wowza!!! Karla this is beautiful!!!
love it!!!
jessi
Hi Karla,
I wanted to let you know that you bought the princess banner from me on vendor night and I am so flattered that you put a picture of it on your blog and on your holiday home party invitation. I am glad you found a perfect spot for it. Congratulations on the new blog design, it’s beautiful, and your home is stunning.
Hallo,
Love the new look!!!!!! I will try to participate in your Christmas party – if blogger can fix my upload image button by then ** 🙁 ** I loved the Halloween party!
Tera
Karla your blog looks bee-utiful. What a fun place to stop in and visit and see vintagey-sweet artwork and other fun things.
Hi Karla,
I have just discovered your beautiful blog and look forward to future visits.
The Christmas Blog Party sounds like lots of fun so I will be joining the party.
About the craft fair…just post your items with descriptions and prices…leave a comment on me so those who come by will know you are participating!
Hi Karla! I love the new, clean en fresh look! Have a nice Sunday!
Ms Toaster Queen! Thank You, Thank You for putting a picture of my little ring box on your blog. Love the rhinestone pin you added! It could have not gone to a nicer home. Glad your TV shoot went well! Sara did such a wonderful job on your blog~told you she was the girl for you!!!!
You rock girlfriend:)
Carol
Karla,
Thanks for stoping by, I love your blog and the banner I really love. I’m putting your party up on my blog for everyonre .I think they should come and see your blog.Also going to link to you so I can come back . I forget if I don’t link . That called old age . Your grandaugther is so cute see you Dec 12.
love Debb
Karla, your new blog look is more beautiful than ever! And your house … even after baby and dog!!! sigh… I can enjoy dreaming when I visit here!
Your blog looks beautiful! And your home looks so festively lovely!
Melissa
What a wonderful new look,
… LOVELY….
Louise
LOVE the new look! I completely understand the “moment” you have when the house is clean. I have a 3 y/o, 20 mo old, and 3 big dogs to wreck mine 🙂 gotta love them!
Love your new look Karla!