Welcome to Pretty Real and a Target Gift Card Giveaway!
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I’ve been working with Hello Big Idea for the past
several months fine tuning the design for Pretty Real. I wanted the blog to be
pretty in a real life sort of way. It’s no small feat for designers to try to
make something pretty, but not too pretty, but I’d say they nailed it with this
inspiration. I love the use of metallic
because I’m a tiny bit fancy. Of fun colors because they exude a positive outlook. Of
the playroom and the little fro because, well, that’s my world. Of the triangle
confetti because celebrations are one of my favorite things to share and one of
Pretty Real’s readers’ favorite things to see.
This new look has been a long time coming! And with it
will be a more refined focus. Our former tagline was “infusing chic into
everyday life.” But if I’m being honest,
“chic,” isn’t as much of a priority anymore.
Let’s be real: with three little ones, six and under, limited time, and
often a limited budget, “chic” sometimes seems unattainable. I chose the name pretty real because while I
like everything pretty, authenticity is very important to me. It’s not that the two are mutually exclusive.
But the temptation to focus more on the appearance of things in our social
media saturated condition is real. Instead
of trying to force the pretty, I want to find it. I want to inspire you to find the pretty
among the real. Let’s find or make a
pretty corner of our homes not covered by toys, papers, or laundry. Let’s find the pretty in our toddler’s eyes
right in the middle of that tantrum.
Let’s find the pretty in the clearance aisle of Target when we can’t
even afford box store full prices. I
hope you’ll find a pretty, but realistic DIY that makes you happy every time
you walk past it. Or one pretty idea for
a family celebration. I hope you’ll find
a pretty word of encouragement just when you need it. My grandma used to say “Pretty is as pretty
does.” Wise words right? Pretty IS
approachable because we make the
pretty.
Please stay for the journey! To start, enter to win $25 to get something pretty at Target! Or if you’re all about the real, go buy toilet paper and diapers. It’s up to you! And please come back for a free Valentine’s printable and mantle inspiration AND to see how our painted kitchen cabinets are holding up!
Please stay for the journey! To start, enter to win $25 to get something pretty at Target! Or if you’re all about the real, go buy toilet paper and diapers. It’s up to you! And please come back for a free Valentine’s printable and mantle inspiration AND to see how our painted kitchen cabinets are holding up!
38 comments
This is stunning and SO you! I love the new name, the new look and the new focus. Nailed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you friend! And thank you for your support!
DeleteThat color palette inspires me!! Love the new logo, new tagline and the entire direction you're going! It's nice to get real and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The colors are so fun! I'm going more neutral than usual in my home so I had to get my love for color out in some way! ;)
DeleteI'm inspired by beautiful artwork. I love prints, photographs, and posters. I'm also inspired by life experiences. We have a few shadowboxes for trips taken, our wedding, and concert memorabilia.
ReplyDeleteI'm not good at documenting our travel. That's a fun idea! Thanks for your comment!
DeleteLove the new look and the new name!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan!
DeleteThis is perfectly you my friend and so very lovely! So impressed and can't wait to see what's to come!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! You started it all! Thanks for your help brainstorming and for your feedback. Miss you!
DeleteUm, you inspire me! Love the new blog design. I think it's awesome how you accept change and continue to grow and challenge yourself.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Brittaney! You are so kind and have been supportive since the very beginning!
DeleteMy mom and her artistic and positive personality inspire me!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that! I think I got my creativity from my mom too!
DeleteI love it all!! Like you said, "pretty, but not too pretty"... And FUN!
ReplyDeleteMy family inspires me.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am always looking for ways to do more on SAHM budget. And your words are so wise...keeping it real in this Instagram-filter age is tough sometimes so I appreciate your transparency! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Tiff!! Couldn't love it more!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and new name!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look and looking forward to the Valentine's printable :)
ReplyDeletePretty colors and nice scents and soft textures all inspire me I love to create things and love to search for new favorite fabrics or essential oils to make things.
ReplyDeletePretty colors and nice scents and soft textures all inspire me I love to create things and love to search for new favorite fabrics or essential oils to make things.
ReplyDeleteReading blogs and looking at the pictures in general
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by nature!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful update on your site! I love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by my children and how their little brains just turn! They sometimes say things that bring me closer to God or closer to nature. It's incredible!!!
This is Hannah Murasko btw... Lol
DeleteWow! Looks SO good!! Your hard work is paying off and it's beautiful. I love the idea of finding the pretty in the every day and in what we've been given vs what others have been given/what we "need". <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I just noticed that my name is "Ms.J" from back in my blogging days haha
My daughter, Chloe Pearl, inspires me to do my best! I love her so much!! <3
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! I think what inspires me most is my children. I'm constantly striving to be the best person I can for them.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the new look and everything that goes with it! <3
ReplyDeleteMy husband and family inspire me
ReplyDeleteLove the look and LOVE the insoiration behind "pretty real".
ReplyDeleteThe new branding is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove everything you've done! I would say my husband and family inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my children :)
ReplyDeleteMy family inspires me
ReplyDeleteNature inspires me. So many beautiful colors and textures!
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