New blog look & inspiration

So as you can see La vie...J'aime looks a little different! I've been thinking about a blog refresh for some time, and after discovering that Alaina of Live Creatively Yourself does designs (specifically Peppermint Bliss which I love), I knew it was time.

I contacted Alaina a couple weeks ago. The process was easy, and she was a joy to work with! The photo in the header is one that my brother took-thanks Kyle!-and I sent her these images for inspiration.  


She then sent me a 5 header/look options for round 1, and after some tweaking in round 2, it was this header/look that was the winner.  I wanted something more sophisticated and modern- I got just that! 

Thank you, Alaina! Check out Alaina's new site with her other blog designs and graphic design services. What do you all think? :)


PS: Happy May!
images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-7 unknown, 8

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By Jaime @ laviejaime at 10:00 AM
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39 comments:

  1. MelissaMay 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I like the new look! Is that photo of your closet? Pretty clothes!

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  2. KyleMay 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, and thank to your fantastic brother for the header photograph.... Lol!

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  3. Kinsey MichaelsMay 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love the new look Jaime! I find that your blog loads a lot faster on my browser which is a plus! The color scheme and header are also so pretty and fun.

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  4. BeautyParlerMay 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Looks so pretty! I'm due for a blog-over too but waiting..too much on my plate.
    Agree with above does load faster!

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  5. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMay 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    aaaaw love it Jaime, and love Alaina's work so a real winner for me!!

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  6. A Stylized HysteriaMay 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love it! Especially your header image. I just did some tweaking on my blog too. Just when you think you're done, you get the itch to change things around again, right? :)

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  7. MizdragonflyMay 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love the pinks and the banner! Though the links can be a bit hard to read on the white background... it's fine if you hover over them since they then turn black.

    K.

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  8. Things That SparkleMay 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Alaina's work is amazing. she just redesigned my site as well. Happy to have found your site through her.

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  9. DaisyMay 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    love the new look!! the header is gorgeous!

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  10. DreeMay 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh my goodness, I just love your new blog look. Wonderful!

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  11. KrystalMay 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    it looks so so great!!!

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  12. janettaylorMay 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Yepp, looks so lovely! :)

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  13. Nicole MarieMay 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    love it so cute!

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  14. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    love loving your new design, indeed so fresh and lovely! will head over to her blog and take a look! ;)

    http://some-kind-of-style.blogspot.com/

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  15. Len♥reNeverM♥reMay 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful makeover on you blog!
    Luv the photo on your header!

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  16. AshleighMay 2, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, so lovely!! And I love that your brother took the photo, so personal & neat! I'm totally feeling the gray & yellow inspiration, such a great combo :)

    P.S. Sorry about your iphone - ouch!!

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  17. Melanie's RandomnessMay 2, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love the new look!!! The dresses in your header are beautiful! Congrats on the upgrade!

    Melanie's Randomness Blog

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  18. ValMay 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I'm loving the new blog look~every detail is great!

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  19. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    The blog looks amazing!

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  20. Katy MaryMay 2, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Definitely love it :)

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  21. style'nMay 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Jaime, your site looks amazing! I saw it on Twitter but I couldn't leave a comment on my work laptop!Anyway-love the banner...super cute

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  22. Diana MieczanMay 2, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Oh my goodness..It looks totally amazing, sweetie! happy Monday
    Muah

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  23. Mo Pie, PleaseMay 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    The new blog looks GREAT!!!! I love that you chose Alaina - I actually met her last Thursday! She is pretty awesome.

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  24. Couture CarrieMay 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Loving the new look and all these pics!
    Gorgeous header, too! Congrats!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  25. Rachel {Inspiration in Italy}May 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I LOVE the new look, it's perfect!! Your inspiration photos are amazing too, and the final product is beautiful...

    xo
    Rachel

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  26. carlee {deliciously organized}May 2, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    L-O-V-E !

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  27. Dani at LaVieBostonMay 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Loveeee the new look dear!

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  28. KaveryMay 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I like this a lot. The new header and colour makes a big difference

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  29. MsMacMay 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful! The new look is fresh, clean, and stylish!

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  30. Miss Caitlin S.May 3, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    looks really good and fresh!!! She did a great job and you did a great job picking it. It does make your blog seem more modern even though I have a soft spot for the LaVie Jaime Blog that I fell in love with! hah, nice upgrade, looks great.

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  31. Miss Caitlin S.May 3, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    and no word verification- even better!

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  32. thingsIloveMay 3, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Great images!

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  33. CaraMay 3, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    love your new look darling!

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  34. Cafe FashionistaMay 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Ah, it looks fantastic, Jaime - love love! I am off to check out more of Alaina's work right now! :)

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  35. LissyMay 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The blog looks great!!!

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  36. LindsBMay 3, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    love the new look around here- so so pretty!!

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  37. NoelaniMay 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love the new look! Light, breezy and sophisticated all in one. Well done!

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  38. RAWMay 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    The new design turned out great :) I love it.

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  39. diane @ a spot of whimsyMay 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    i LOVE the new header! it looks perfect, a great picture for sure!

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