My first trip to Jayson Home & Garden.

Last week, I was finally able to visit the infamous Jayson Home & Garden. Everyone was so sweet and engaging. I loved every single piece of furniture, every single accessory...everything. I spotted my plant in two seconds and was sold. Then we headed outside where Anne pointed out the pot she liked. Done. I don't know that I have ever made such a quick and easy decision, but when everything in front of you is so pretty there isn't much to think about.

Here is a little eye candy for you. These are actually some of my fave photos to date.

That's my plant on the left.




The letter D just happened to be on top. That's obviously some sort of sign.






There's my plant again.


The perfect patio table.


I need a patio.

Birthday bash giveaway #2!

I have been revamping my pre-made line, and have a new back to school pre-made template available! This template would be such a cute gift for teachers!

I am giving one winner a choice of my fall & back to school templates.

Click on the image to see a preview of each template.

To enter to win this giveaway, become a follower of this blog & leave a comment!

For extra entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter & tweet about this giveaway

2. Follow me on Facebook

3. Add my button to your blog
4. Follow me here

Please leave one comment per entry!

You have until September 9th to enter! Good luck!

Let's get this party started with giveaway #1!

With my birthday less than 2 weeks away, I thought I would get my little series of giveaways started. Over the next few weeks I have some fantastic giveaways headed your way, so be sure to come back! You may see something from a few faves -- Gussy, Lisa Leonard, & The Pleated Poppy.

Giveaway #1 is for a custom blog makeover {$75 value}
*does not include the cost of files needed for a graphic or scrapbook style makeover

To enter to win this giveaway, become a follower of this blog & leave a comment!

For extra entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter & tweet about this giveaway

2. Follow me on Facebook

3. Add my button to your blog
4. Follow me here

Please leave one comment per entry!

You have until September 7th to enter! Good luck!

New to ScrapMatters!

First, let me announce the winner! Wyndee won her choice of one of these two kits. Please email me for your coupon!

I have two new kits available at ScrapMatters, and they are 20% off right now!



Here are a few layouts done by my amazing creative team!

Summer nights

I enjoyed my first movie in the park, and had so much fun. It was a perfect summer night. My friend and I headed to Whole Foods to pick up some dinner & snacks before heading to the park. We sat on our towels, watched the movie, and took in the beautiful summer weather. There was even a cool breeze in the air!

I hope you are all enjoying these wonderful summer nights. And if you live someplace where it gets cold like I do, be sure to take it in while you can!

Sneak Peek & a Giveaway!

I have two new kits coming to ScrapMatters this Friday, and I'm guessing you can tell what the theme is! Anyone want to guess the names?

One winner can win a free copy of one of these kits {winner's choice!}.

To enter to win, just become a follower of this blog.

For extra entries:
1. Add my button to your blog {button can be found in the sidebar}
2. Become a fan of The Design Girl on Facebook
3. Follow me on Twitter

You have until Thursday night to enter!

Winner and a sale!

Dolce Baci won the pre-made template! Please email me to claim your prize! Congrats, and thanks to all of you that entered.

Through tomorrow only, my little birdy pre-made templates are on sale for $20! Email me to take advantage of this special offer!

September Advertising Special!

Since September is my birthday month and I have a whole list of fun giveaways planned, I am extending an advertising special of $25 for the month of September.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of The Design Girl for the month of September, please email me at thedesigngirl [at] gmail [dot] com

My mention in Flea Market Style!

Over the past few years aside from designing blogs I have gotten to work on some pretty exciting projects. I designed a menu for a caterer, a book cover, many logos, t-shirts, and even got to work on a video game for a motion picture while I worked at a graphic design company.

I recently experienced another first. I was mentioned in Flea Market Style for designing a blog for the magazine.

The address doesn't link to my home page (thedesigngirlstudio.com) but does link to one of my pages, and my name is in a magazine, so who cares! I saw the mention for the first time today which happens to mark my first 4 weeks in Chicago. I love my new city & my new life. I celebrated with an even shorter/more styled hair cut, having my hair colored a bit darker, and a trip to the market to pick up food & some fresh hydrangeas.

Hope you all had a great weekend! Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day to enter my giveaway!

How about a little giveaway?

This new look has me feeling rather pleased, so I thought I'd do something to spread some happiness around blog-land. I am going to give away one of my little birdy pre-made blog templates!



This template comes in pink & blue, and is valued at $25. It can also be customized in any color scheme you would like for an additional $15. Just become a follower of my blog & leave a comment to enter!

For extra entries:
1. Add my button to your blog {button can be found in the sidebar}
2. Become a fan of The Design Girl on Facebook
3. Follow me on Twitter

Be sure to leave one comment per entry! You have until Monday night to enter!

Good luck!