I’ll be back to regular posting next week, but while you’re recovering from your New Years plans take a minute click through and take a look around my new design!
It’s not just a pretty face either, there’s new stuff everywhere you look!
About Page – Collage style pictures of my life, my city & craftiness, and the story of how my life as I know it is the result of twelve critical hours five years ago. Find it here!
FAQ – Your burning questions about where I live, my eyelashes (I have no idea on this one), and what kind of hardware I use (hint: my blog is operated by a series of levers and pulleys) is now up. Go there!
Sponsorship Space - I’m testing the waters for self hosted advertising, so if you have a blog or business you’d like to advertise fill out my contact form and lets talk! It’s a fast way to earn my undying love. And also traffic. But love is important too. If it fails terribly we’ll just never speak of it again, deal? Check it!
Expanded Blogroll – My blogroll is the most visited page on my blog, but it has always been….lame. I don’t think it serves the bloggers on it or readers trying to find new blogs, so I wrote a bio for every blog on it. It’s not an exhaustive list of what I read but it’s pretty big! Woah you did what?
Thanks for checking it out, let me know what you think!
Erin
Kyla, you new design is beautiful! Kudos to you for all the hard work you put into this. I’m itching for a redesign myself.
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Questioning Infertility =-.
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Paula
It’s great Kyla! I love the idea of writing a bit about the blogs on your blog roll – something it’s never occurred to me to do. It must have taken AGES!
.-= Paula´s last blog ..NEW YEAR’S DRAMA . . . =-.
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Phil
Definite win, Kyla! I love your style.
.-= Phil´s last blog ..Don’t You Mess Around With Me =-.
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rachel
i love it, so perfectly simple and gorgeous. <3
.-= rachel´s last blog ..ache. =-.
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Alana
I love it!
.-= Alana´s last blog ..Jerusalem in Photos =-.
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Megan
I absolutely love the new look of your blog. It’s so organized and clean, and I love that when I’m reading a blog!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..The New Year =-.
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Jessica @ How Sweet
I love the new look! :)
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mandy
I love it! Your blog roll is so thoughtful and the entire blog is just lovely.
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Kathleen
I’ve already told you, but absolutely adore your new design and all the new attributes of it. I’m still trying to get my brother to redesign my site, and I am definitely going to point him toward yours for inspiration!
.-= Kathleen´s last blog ..Year In Review: 2009 =-.
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shaina
your blog is FAB girl!!! i’m off to read your FAQ. :)
hope your 2010 is amazing.
ps. i’m blogging again @ http://www.accidentaldiscoveries.blogspot.com
hope you’ll pop in.
been missing you!
<3
.-= shaina´s last blog .. =-.
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Lizzie
Love the new design, especially the blogroll!! Happy 2010!! :)
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Angela
I love it! My favorite part? “I am actively seeking more friends who are 80 years old in spirit.”
You’ve got a friend in me! :)
.-= Angela´s last blog ..2009: A Year in Review =-.
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Amber from Girl with the Red Hair
Omg, Kyla I absolutely ADORE your changes and it has completely made me want to do some playing around with my little spot on the internet. Your blogroll and About pages are especially fun! <3
.-= Amber from Girl with the Red Hair´s last blog ..Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010 =-.
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Jessica
I love this! The new site is just so perfect, simple and easy to navigate. Wonderful job.
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marianne
I’ve been reading your site for months now, and, if I’m not mistaken, this is the first comment I’ve written. Out of fear, intimidation? I’m not quite sure. But anyway, enough of my silly rambling, haha. I absolutely love what you’ve done with this site! It’s beautiful and simple and just… two thumbs up worthy. :] I’ll definitely be spending some time on your Blogroll page — I’m always looking for new reads!
Happy New Year!
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Kaci
Sooo so so cute! I absolutely adore everything about the new ‘do! Nice work Kyla :)
.-= Kaci´s last blog ..A little bit goes a long way =-.
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barbetti
Looks great, very neat! (Neat as in “clean,” though neat as in “cool” works, too.)
.-= barbetti´s last blog ..2010, I have big expectations for you =-.
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Kiley
Love the expanded blogroll! What a great idea.
Your new site look is sweet and simple. Great job, girl. :)
Here’s to lots of happiness for you and the mister in 2010!
.-= Kiley´s last blog ..The Best of 09 Continued! =-.
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Nenette
Oh, honey, I love it! Beautiful redesign. So fresh and friendly, clean and classy.
Happy 2010, my dear! We need to do sushi again. Naru, here we come! xo
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barb:)
love the new look! i can’t wait to explore. :)
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san
I love the new layout… I noticed that you had made some changes and it turned out really nicely! :)
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Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers)
I really love the new look! Great idea on the blogroll too – most people (self included) don’t think to put that kind of effort into it. Very nice.
.-= Vanessa (Last Night’s Leftovers)´s last blog ..So It Begins =-.
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erin
kyla! its beautiful! i love, love, love it. congrats on all the hard work you put into this redesign. i hope you have a beautiful 2010 my dear!
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Brittany
Love, love, loving this! :) Happy New Year, Kyla! :)
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..why would regina refer to herself as a “fugly slut?” =-.
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Stefanie
I love everything about your new design and features and thank you so so much for adding me to your blogroll. You are the sweetest person ever! :)
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Saying good-bye instead of welcoming another year. =-.
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Morgan | Mrs. Priss
Woohoo, I love it!!
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Jamie
I mentioned it on twitter but I’ll say it again. This is fab!
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..see yaaa 2009 =-.
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Cheryl
Hello! I saw that you were nominated for most sincere blogger, so I thought I’d come see what all the fuss was about, and then I saw in your title that you were Canadian, which is AWESOME in my books.
So I’ll be back when you start blogging again.
Stoked!
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Carrie
Love it. I need to find a new style I like too. I get bored easily. And I will definitely be looking through your blogroll for new reads.
Happy New Year!
.-= Carrie´s last blog ..Book 12: Half-Truths and White Lies =-.
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Meghan
I love the new blog layout!And always thought your eyelashes were real. I’m loving the blog roll as it’s giving me even more blogs to read in the new year, thanks :)
.-= Meghan´s last blog ..2009 =-.
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Allie
It’s beautiful! Love it!
And Happy New Year!!!
.-= Allie´s last blog ..My 2009 Review- Part 1 =-.
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calisara
It looks great! Very clean layout too… finally going to get back on this blogging bandwagon. Change feels good, especially at the start of the year! Cheers.
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Lisa from Lisa's Yarns
Oo, fun! I love the new blog. You are so talented! I really need to work on my re-vamping my blog in 2010. But I am kind of technologically challenged, so I think I am goign to have to seek help on that! But it’s definitely one of the things I have on my 30 before 30 list!
.-= Lisa from Lisa’s Yarns´s last blog ..New Years Eve =-.
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steph anne
I love how simple & fresh your blog is! Happy New Year, Kyla!
.-= steph anne´s last blog ..A Decade of Love =-.
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Emily Jane
It’s BEAUTIFUL!!
.-= Emily Jane´s last blog ..New Year, New Goals, and a Culinary Adventure =-.
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Lauren From Texas
KYLA! I love it so much. I blushed when I read my “intro” on your blogroll page. Happy New Year my friend, I am so blessed to know you. xoxo
.-= Lauren From Texas´s last blog ..You let our love fern die! =-.
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Amanda
Few things…
heart your hair and your blog design. That’s enough for me. Heart you.
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Lisa
Hey Kyla! Wow. I really love your new layout. It’s great! I feel like everything is very clearly organized, and I love your FAQ! What’s funny is I always wondered if your lashes were real, too. Haha. I just created a new blog and spent the last week of the new year setting it all up. I think it must be a theme for the end of the year! I’m really excited for 2010…yay!
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Get cozy, it’s time for launch! =-.
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Russ
Hey Kyla,
I love the new look and the new stuff!
I wish you as lovely and wonderful a new year as u are.
<3
.-= Russ´s last blog ..A Time You May Embrace, a Time to Refrain from Embracing (Saying Goodbye to 2009 Differently) =-.
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Moorea Seal
darling friend, thanks for including me in your blogroll! I just did a post about how great you are:
http://ruminationread.blogspot.com/2010/01/miss-kyla.html
.-= Moorea Seal´s last blog ..Miss Kyla =-.
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thatShortChick
you can truly tell how much thought and sincerity is etched into every corner of your lovely blog :)
(I mean, not that it wasn’t before)
.-= thatShortChick´s last blog ..2009 was just….fine =-.
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Susan
I can’t get over how thoughtful your blogroll is. And your new design is lovely.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..resolve to travel =-.
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Jessica
Love the new look, enjoy your blog vacation! Happy New Year!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Weekend recap: New Years, baby whisperer and congestion =-.
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Katie
This is beautiful! I loved the last iteration of your blog, and I love this one.
Oooh, also, my mom is launching her jewelry making business and once that is done I will be definitely be buying her a spot on your blog.
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Untethered =-.
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Erin
Love it!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Slump. =-.
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Tabitha
I absolutely love your About and FAQ pages. I feel like I know you a little better, and reading that stuff is also further confirmation of how sincere and unselfish you are. Gah I can’t wait to meet you in May!!
Oh, and if I ever get my butt in gear and make something significant of my beading website (http://wearablejoy.com/) I will totally grab a little ad space from you. But don’t hold your breath, because I’m a slacker.
.-= Tabitha´s last blog ..Caption Contest: WINNERS! =-.
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katelin
oh kyla i love the new layout, it’s gorgeous. and the blogroll is so fun, i’m almost inspired to do the same thing, almost, haha.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Why hello there 2010. =-.
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mattkendrick.com
I like it. Simplistic but functional. Easy to read!
.-= mattkendrick.com´s last blog ..Family Car Stickers =-.
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Zhu
I’d add my question question to the FAQ: is it really that cold in Manitoba? ;-)
Mister grew up here and keeps bragging about it – I’m a new Canadian and only experienced Ottawa’s tons of snow!
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Doniree
This is a gorgeous new layout! And I know I’ve already told you that, but your blogroll kicks every other blogroll’s ass.
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E.P.
Your new layout is absolutely stunning, and the blogroll? I have no words other than you are amazing!
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..In the Kitchen: Zucchini Soup =-.
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Kimberly Castleberry
Congrats on a successful relaunch and an incredibly sharp blog design! There’s nothing like a sexy new coat of paint to bring the everyday to life!
.-= Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..January 1st 2010 – Happy New Years! – New Blog Launch! =-.
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kate peterson
i like the new design, keep up the great work!
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Morten Rand-Hendriksen
The new theme looks to be working great! Nice to see it with some actual content too!
.-= Morten Rand-Hendriksen´s last blog ..MIX10 Proposal: I Reject Your Stylesheet and Substitute My Own =-.
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kay*
oh wow! your blog is just fantastic. fantastic! i love the layout – the colours – the navigation (which is super easy peasy). the content! i will definitely be back – glad to have found it!
.-= kay*´s last blog ..a frog in a well =-.
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nic
What a great idea! I just clicked over to your blogroll (always looking for new blogs to read) and really appreciated the descriptions. Thank you! :)
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