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Book Design Process • Choosing the Cover — OLD BRAND NEW

While I was digging through my folders for a file yesterday, I found these alternate book options. I thought it’d be fun to share them with you all to see the process. This was the first pass They were designed by Ten Speed’s talented graphic designer, Lizzie Allen. I loved that the whole team embraced my love of color and was intentional in making it a vibrant one. The top two were my favorites of the bunch. I love the yellow border and yellow striped banquette. Initially I wanted my book to be yellow since it’s so me. But I felt like the space itself wasn’t vibrant enough. And on the right is our New Orleans living room. It has a left border which is from one of my artworks. I kinda liked this mix of print and photo but wasn’t sold on it either.

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Holiday Peppermint Brownies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Baking Dish | Striped Dish Towel (similar) I have a few recipes that are perfect for the holidays, and this is one of them. I make a really delicious brownie that can be made gluten-free and dairy-free, but you won't...

Need an Atmospheric Neutral Paint Color With Depth and Mystery?

I mentioned in romantic bedrooms how I may lighten the greigey paint color in our bedroom and bath. Maybe a warmish white (but not too warm) atmospheric neutral paint that feels tranquil and mysterious (not easily described in a...

Homemade Butterscotch Pudding Recipe – Creations by Kara

This homemade Butterscotch Pudding recipe is easier than most, but makes the richest, creamiest pudding that doesn’t even compare to the boxed variety. Such an underrated dessert! You don’t have to separate the egg yolks from the whites, so it...

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