Starting the Party! (a Kate Spade Giveaway)
Cue the confetti! As you can see, my new site is officially launched! My long-time readers have been so patient to put up with me and my same old look for so long that I finally decided it was time for a change. And after months of planning, it’s here!
I designed it with you all in mind so you can easily find what you’re looking for when you stop by for a visit! You can find the blog posts organized by the most recently published, and you can find archived posts organized by category in the Discover section. And of course, you can always search by typing what you want in the search bar up top!
I’m super-excited that it’s finally ready, and the only thing I know that could make this better would be to have a giveaway of one of my favorite things! Sooo… I picked out this fabulous Kate Spade bag just for one of you! It’s the Kate Spade Baxter Street Marian in Robin’s Egg blue. It’s a nice large bag, in genuine leather with the classic gold-plated hardware, and it’s just gorgeous enough to make me almost regret giving it away. Just kidding, y’all! It’s my privilege to give this away and I can’t wait for one of you to get your hands on it! It’s brand new with the tags and comes with the dust cover included. (A $428 retail value!)
You can enter three ways!
- Sign up for my emails (at the bottom of this page) and then comment on this post
- Follow me on Facebook and comment on my page under the giveaway post, tagging some friends who would like to know more about this giveaway
- Follow me on Instagram and comment there under the giveaway post, tagging some friends who would like to know more about this giveaway
The giveaway will run from now until Sunday night (July 31st) at midnight, EST. I’ll announce the winner on my social networks on Monday! U.S. addresses only for this giveaway. All my personal friends and family are totally eligible, as the winner will be drawn by a third party at random. Not sponsored by or connected to Kate Spade and Company.
Enter away, y’all! Help me spread the news about the new blog and be sure to give me your own opinion of it! So glad to have you here! Let the party begin!
Amy
July 28, 2016 @ 8:26 pm
Woohoo!! Love the new look!!
Dave
July 28, 2016 @ 8:29 pm
My wife would really love this purse! btw – I think your new blog is awesome. And you are awesome yourself… and hot.
Angela
July 28, 2016 @ 8:50 pm
Lol!
Taylor B.
July 28, 2016 @ 8:30 pm
Entered all three ways! That bag is adorable! And the blog looks great 🙂
Rachael
July 28, 2016 @ 8:31 pm
Love, LOVE the new site! 🙂
Brooke
July 28, 2016 @ 8:33 pm
EEEEEEKKKKK!!!! Love the new look and the Great Kate Giveaway too!!!!
Heather
July 28, 2016 @ 8:34 pm
Did all 3 🙂
Brettnay Brazzell
July 28, 2016 @ 8:37 pm
❤ Kate Spade!!
Megan Albright
July 28, 2016 @ 8:37 pm
Been waiting a long time for a Kate Spade purse. Would LOVE to win! 🙂
Ana
July 28, 2016 @ 8:41 pm
Love this bag! 🙂
Robin McAdams
July 28, 2016 @ 8:41 pm
Your new look is great! Congrats!
Kara Cabage
July 28, 2016 @ 8:43 pm
Love your new site! It looks amazing! Thank you for doing this giveaway! I’ve never had a Kate Spare purse; I really hope that I win! 😀
Kara Cabage
July 28, 2016 @ 8:44 pm
Kate Spade purse* Crazy auto-correct 😛
Audrea
July 28, 2016 @ 8:45 pm
Love the new blog look
Holly Farris
July 28, 2016 @ 8:47 pm
Love the new look! Awesome giveaway!!!
Angela
July 28, 2016 @ 8:49 pm
Looks great, Julie!
Anne Brown
July 28, 2016 @ 8:57 pm
Love the Kate Spade bag and adore your blogs! Thanks for the giving me the spirit on rough days.
Bethany
July 28, 2016 @ 8:53 pm
LOVE me so Kate Spade! The blog looks amazing
Bethany
July 28, 2016 @ 8:54 pm
LOVE me some Kate Spade!!! The blog looks uh-mazing
Bethany
July 28, 2016 @ 8:55 pm
Awesome redesign!
Becca
July 28, 2016 @ 8:57 pm
Love this!!!!
Deb
July 28, 2016 @ 8:58 pm
Following on fb and email
Jodilynn
July 28, 2016 @ 9:06 pm
Love the new look! Great bag to giveaway ❤️
Bethany
July 28, 2016 @ 9:06 pm
Love me some Kate Spade!
Cathy
July 28, 2016 @ 9:08 pm
Such a great new look for your blog, have enjoyed it before and will continue to with your creative new look! Keep up the nice work
Julianna
July 28, 2016 @ 9:20 pm
Would love this purse!!!
Havana Bryant
July 28, 2016 @ 9:21 pm
I love this purse so much! #allthehearteyes
Brooke James
July 28, 2016 @ 9:22 pm
Would love this bag!
Brooke Begley
July 28, 2016 @ 9:24 pm
Signed up on email. Always love to see what the Ryans are up to!!
Hannah Aldmon
July 28, 2016 @ 9:25 pm
Love the new look and excited about the giveaway!
Sarah
July 28, 2016 @ 9:30 pm
Love the new look!
Melanie
July 28, 2016 @ 9:48 pm
I love the new look!! Easy to follow and find what I need. And yayyyyy for the gorgeous bag!!
Reannen
July 28, 2016 @ 9:51 pm
This bag is amazing!!!
Theresa Mcspadden
July 28, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
This is a fantastic bag!
Amber
July 28, 2016 @ 9:56 pm
Love the new look (and the purse too)!
Kari
July 28, 2016 @ 9:58 pm
Love your blog & the purse is lovely!
Julie Bettwy
July 28, 2016 @ 10:05 pm
Love the bag!! Awesome giveaway!
Ryan Collier
July 28, 2016 @ 10:06 pm
I need this for Emily
Lanissa fitch
July 28, 2016 @ 10:18 pm
Love the purse and your blog!
Emily
July 28, 2016 @ 10:22 pm
Love you and this purse!
Gracie
July 28, 2016 @ 10:25 pm
I love the bag. It’s beautiful and classy
Kaleigh Cruse
July 28, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
Too much beauty in one post!!
KaleighCruse
July 28, 2016 @ 10:35 pm
Awesome!!!!
Leasha
July 28, 2016 @ 10:36 pm
New to the blog- looking forward to checking it out.
Kaleigh Cruse
July 28, 2016 @ 10:41 pm
yay!!!!
Katie Leon
July 28, 2016 @ 10:46 pm
Love Kate Spade and that’s my favorite color!
Rachel Lambert
July 28, 2016 @ 10:47 pm
Love the fresh look! ❤️
Katie
July 28, 2016 @ 10:48 pm
The blog looks great and I’m excited to explore more! Love Kate Spade!!
Michelle Reis
July 28, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
You have great taste! Love the new blog and the bag! But most of all I love your heart! 🙂
Isabella
July 28, 2016 @ 10:57 pm
This is such a pretty bag. I need a new purse!☺️
Amy Burkholder
July 28, 2016 @ 11:42 pm
I love your site and would love to win a Kate Spade!!
Becky Bonnell
July 29, 2016 @ 12:25 am
Hey, Julie! Love your blog and would be ecstatic to win the Kate Spade! It’s gorgeous! I signed up for your emails, btw.
Brenda Dixon
July 29, 2016 @ 12:33 am
Love the new look and that bag is beautiful!!
Brenda Dixon
July 29, 2016 @ 12:44 am
Love the new blog look and the bag is beautiful!
Debbie Powell
July 29, 2016 @ 2:03 am
Love the purse, gorgeous color! And the blog looks ah-mazing!
Stephanie Kozick
July 29, 2016 @ 3:07 am
Woohoo…love the new look. ..and thankfully I have a US address too!! Great job..And great fun too!
Amber Foley
July 29, 2016 @ 3:37 am
Blog looks great! Love the new look!
Melody Yates
July 29, 2016 @ 4:55 am
Whoo hoooo! Love the new look! And beautiful bag!
Beth Baxter
July 29, 2016 @ 5:23 am
New follower!! Love this blog already!!
Casey White
July 29, 2016 @ 6:07 am
I’m always so inspired by all of your creative ideas! Love the new look!
Kay
July 29, 2016 @ 6:09 am
Congrats! Love the page
Cindy B
July 29, 2016 @ 6:19 am
Very NICE!
Katie
July 29, 2016 @ 7:07 am
LOVE the new look!! Thanks for sharing your time and talents with the world!!!
Beth
July 29, 2016 @ 7:19 am
Love it and would love to have it!
Vonda
July 29, 2016 @ 7:19 am
I love everything about this! The new look, the great purse, and the heart behind it all.
Kim nance
July 29, 2016 @ 7:28 am
Congrats! Everything looks awesome! Great job!!
Rhiannon Goodbread
July 29, 2016 @ 7:32 am
Love the new site and the bag!
Kristen
July 29, 2016 @ 7:57 am
Love the new blog design! Looks amazing!
Jamie M.
July 29, 2016 @ 7:59 am
Been a fan of your blog for many years!
Audra Wiser
July 29, 2016 @ 8:08 am
Awesome job on the blog! And I love the purse.
Jennifer Wiser
July 29, 2016 @ 8:17 am
Oh, I ❤️ This!! Dreaming of the Kate bag!
Natalia
July 29, 2016 @ 8:27 am
Hello Julie, I’ve been reading your blog and following you on Instagram for awhile now, but I never really comment. I love your taste in decorating and many thoughtful posts. Love the new design of the blog too, it looks fresh and crisp!
Sue s ellsworth
July 29, 2016 @ 8:28 am
Everything looks great. Thanks
Natalia
July 29, 2016 @ 8:33 am
Hello Julie, I love your blog and your taste in decorating!!! The new design of the blog is great too. It feels fresh and crisp!
Amanda
July 29, 2016 @ 8:41 am
Beautiful site!
Monica
July 29, 2016 @ 9:49 am
I love your decorating ideas.
Hope Hogan
July 29, 2016 @ 9:53 am
Love your blog & would love to win this bag!
Annie
July 29, 2016 @ 9:56 am
I loved your old blog, but super excited about the new one too!
Mary
July 29, 2016 @ 9:58 am
Love the purse! I do not have that color in my closet! Your site looks wonderful!
Julie
July 29, 2016 @ 10:00 am
Your new blog looks great!
Marlene B.
July 29, 2016 @ 10:11 am
You are one of the few blogs I still visit since my life has gotten busier in the last year! Love the new look!
Jacque
July 29, 2016 @ 10:25 am
Julie, the blog looks great!
Linda
July 29, 2016 @ 10:28 am
You’ve done an awesome job on this…just love it!!! And love your give away❣❣❣
Kristie
July 29, 2016 @ 10:38 am
Love the new look! Great job!
That purse is gorgeous and love the blue color, too!
Rachel
July 29, 2016 @ 10:58 am
I love the new look. Your blog is my all time favorite.
Kim
July 29, 2016 @ 11:00 am
Love the new look!
Shannon
July 29, 2016 @ 11:00 am
Email signed up! Woo!
I’ve been eyeballing this bag for months !! Love it!
kelley Dobbelaer
July 29, 2016 @ 11:24 am
Love everything about your blog!
Kimberly Cooper
July 29, 2016 @ 11:30 am
I always find something fun on your blog! Love your style!
Suzette Hodgson
July 29, 2016 @ 11:47 am
The new format looks great!
Charlotte Welch
July 29, 2016 @ 12:11 pm
Love the new blog and of course the bag!!!
Kris Jones
July 29, 2016 @ 12:25 pm
LOVE the new look! You are such an inspiration and I truly enjoy your blog. Thanks! And the bag is super cute 🙂
Sandra
July 29, 2016 @ 12:30 pm
love the new look!!!!!
Sunny C
July 29, 2016 @ 12:30 pm
Hey Julie;
Than-You so much for the chance to win the Lovely bag!! (Which I could use 🙂
Your Blog’s redesign is just Beautiful!!! 🙂
Kelly
July 29, 2016 @ 12:53 pm
Love it! ❤️
debbi
July 29, 2016 @ 1:20 pm
love the new look!!!!
Amy
July 29, 2016 @ 1:42 pm
Simply beautiful!!
Laura
July 29, 2016 @ 1:48 pm
Julie,
The new blog looks wonderful! Looking forward to future posts and surprises!
Sarai
July 29, 2016 @ 2:36 pm
Love the look! I’ve subscribed and commented on Instagram, for a chance to win!
Tammy Butler
July 29, 2016 @ 3:46 pm
Love your new blog and very cute purse.
Lisa
July 29, 2016 @ 4:01 pm
Love the bag! Love the color! Love the Blog!
Jennifer Harless
July 29, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! Love your blog!
Beth Tagliarini
July 29, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
❤️ Kate spade!!!!
Darla
July 29, 2016 @ 4:43 pm
Signed up for emails! What a beautiful bag
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
July 29, 2016 @ 5:33 pm
Love, love, love your new look, and the bag is adorable! Subscribed!
Julie
July 29, 2016 @ 6:16 pm
Signed up for emails!
Elise
July 29, 2016 @ 6:23 pm
One of my favorite blogs for the past 5 years. 🙂
Elise
July 29, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
One of my favorite blogs for the past 5 years!
Cynthia Reimer
July 29, 2016 @ 6:51 pm
Love the title of your blog, sounds encouraging
Kristie
July 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Love the new look!
Cheryll
July 29, 2016 @ 7:34 pm
Love it all!!!
carol chew
July 29, 2016 @ 7:34 pm
like the new layout!
Terri Rogers
July 29, 2016 @ 7:43 pm
Beautiful blog and handbag!
Anna Wilson
July 29, 2016 @ 7:52 pm
Love the bag!!!
Kathy Davis
July 29, 2016 @ 8:22 pm
I’m new to your webpage, so I can’t compare. But, I LOVE the look now. I’m following you on FB (Kathy Davis), Instagram (davisbk121), Pinterest & Bloglovin’.
Kathy Davis
July 29, 2016 @ 8:22 pm
Oh, and e-mail too. Thank you!
Jenny Smith
July 29, 2016 @ 8:49 pm
Love the Kate Spade – great idea!!
Donna
July 29, 2016 @ 8:55 pm
Lol
cindy
July 29, 2016 @ 8:55 pm
Love the new lay out. I wish you the very best with it plus you have my support. Love the bag it’s a gorgeous color.
Michelle Baker
July 29, 2016 @ 10:13 pm
Looks great! Have been following you via email for a while now 🙂
Maranda Norwood
July 29, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
I really enjoyed reading your blog, and I really like your new layout!
Julie
July 29, 2016 @ 11:19 pm
Yay!! Signed up!
Jennifer Paramore
July 30, 2016 @ 5:37 am
Pick me
Angie Mason
July 30, 2016 @ 6:56 am
Love your new look on your blog! It looks awesome. Love the bag too!
Maureen C.
July 30, 2016 @ 7:51 am
Love the fresh new look and the ease of use on my phone! Always enjoy your creativity and keeping up with you through your great blog.
Connie Helms
July 30, 2016 @ 10:20 am
Also livinga less-than-perfect life of bliss! God bless you on this wonderful journey and for sharing it with others!
Darrla
July 30, 2016 @ 4:46 pm
I’m so excited to find you!!!! “Thanks to QueenTammy!”
Love, love, love this! The purse is absolutely fabulous as well! What a generous gift.
Rebecca Henderson
July 30, 2016 @ 4:50 pm
Well, since I need a new purse, you can have my email address. Thank you for being willing to live so much of your life for all of us to see! Love you!
Liz Thomas
July 30, 2016 @ 7:34 pm
Beautiful lay out! Love the new design!
Love and blessings!
Valerie
July 31, 2016 @ 8:34 am
Love your posts and the bag!!!!
Latoya
July 31, 2016 @ 8:38 am
Just signed up for the email list. Love the blog and the bag!
J.C.
July 31, 2016 @ 8:43 am
Everything looks great! I have been getting g your messages on feedly.com for a while (and now by email), but I will have to come by the actual blog now to get the full experience!
Merry Z.
July 31, 2016 @ 12:26 pm
Beautiful new look! And the Kate Spade bag is gorgeous.
Beth
July 31, 2016 @ 1:08 pm
getting your emails and following on FB, Insta and Pinterest. Love your blog and great new look!!
Esmeralda
July 31, 2016 @ 4:00 pm
I’ve been following your blog for a few years, I love your decorating style, and it’s always nice to have some change!
Sylvia
July 31, 2016 @ 4:03 pm
Great blog. Love the bag,too! I get you emails and I’m going to check out Facebook.
Kaylie
July 31, 2016 @ 4:25 pm
Love Kate Spade!!! Would love to win this cute purse!
Tracy Warwick
July 31, 2016 @ 5:07 pm
I would love this gem on my arm!!!
Rebekah
July 31, 2016 @ 5:47 pm
❤️ This blog!! And this bag 🙂
Brittany Pinheiro
July 31, 2016 @ 6:39 pm
Signed up.
Following and tagged in IG @britt_pin
Liked and tagged in Facebook.
Traci S.
July 31, 2016 @ 6:41 pm
What a generous and wonderful giveaway. Been reading your blog for a few years and love the new look!
Karen
July 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Love the new look! But we all come for the content, which is so positive and uplifting and real!
Rachel
July 31, 2016 @ 7:17 pm
The new look is awesome!!! Always seeing enjoy what you do & post! How fun to do the giveaway ~ super sweet!!!! ❤️
amber lee kinnee
July 31, 2016 @ 7:25 pm
This is such an amazing giveaway, thank you so much!! I commented on Facebook and shared, followed on IG @kolbamber and subscribed! I love the look of your blog!
Tiffany Becker
July 31, 2016 @ 7:26 pm
Signed up for emails!
This would be amazing!!! Thanks so much for the chance!
Vickie Kulp
July 31, 2016 @ 7:29 pm
Congrats on the new site! I’m a new fan. Just signed up for emails too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashley Suders
July 31, 2016 @ 7:48 pm
What an awesome giveaway!! Liked and shared publicly on Facebook. Tagged friends on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you so much for the chance!! Fingers crossed
Ellen Casper
July 31, 2016 @ 8:16 pm
Love your blog and love the bag!
Nashae
July 31, 2016 @ 8:48 pm
Love the new blog design and this bag is precious! I signed up for emails and entered on instagram! 🙂
barbara matney
July 31, 2016 @ 8:52 pm
Beautiful handbag
Karla R.
July 31, 2016 @ 9:17 pm
I love the handbag!
Lauren
August 1, 2016 @ 8:08 am
I subscribed via email to your fabulous blog! Thx for the giveaway
Erin Will
August 1, 2016 @ 8:52 am
This bag is insanely gorgeous!!!! Subscribed!! Thank you, love the look of your site!