I’m so glad you cruised over! Feel free to stay a while and look around…hope you like what you see. Be sure and update your feed in your reader right here or on your email over here so you don’t miss a single post.
Before I jump right into blogging, let me first thank some very talented individuals who helped make all of this happen…because there is no WAY I could have done all of this by myself. What an amazing team!!!
- My graphic designer is E L L I E S N O W [don't you love her name?] of Mint Design. You may recall me mentioning her blog over in this post many moons ago…just noticed that post was precisely one year ago to the day! Little did I know our paths would cross again when I began my loooooooong search for the perfect graphic designer. A search that almost felt hopeless before I reconnected with her. What drew me to Ellie was her modern, fresh and sophisticated aesthetic. When we started working together, her speed and professionalism were a total bonus. She’s currently designing my new letterpress business cards and I’m so excited to see them! Ellie blogs here, has a letterpress shop here, and a gorgeous stationary shop here.
- My fancy new programmer is C H R I S, also known as the Blog Butler. Never had one of those before! Chris builds and manages blogs and custom built my blog from Ellie’s design. I highly recommend Chris to anyone who wants to create or change their own blog. He worked with me for MONTHS, answered every question I thew at him and nailed every detail we asked for in the design of this blog. Chris made the whole process easy and enjoyable…the fact that he didn’t start taking prozac while working with me is a true miracle. His patience rivals that of a saint and his talent and communication skills are remarkable. He jumped through hoops of fire with a smile..although I’m pretty sure he got a little singed here and there.
- Photographer and friend, T O M M Y C R O W shot the pic for my new about page. That’s his rockin’ white bike photo at the top of this post. Tommy is a mastermind of photography and everything he shoots is art. In fact, he just opened a brand new studio in our neighboring Rosemary Beach…can’t wait to take you on a tour! It’s mind blowing awesome.
- My S P O N S O R S rock! I know every business owner personally, shop at their stores and love every one. Thanks to my sponsors for being part of the team here!!
I’d also like to thank dear friend, P A T R I C I A, PvE for being a person who inspired, assisted and encouraged me along the way. She’s all the way up in New York, but somehow felt a lot closer when I needed help during some major crunch times. I value her opinion and admire her immense talent. Also many thanks to my Interior Designer peeps P A I G E of Tracery Interiors and S U S A N M A S S E Y…both of you have an incredible eye for detail and were a great source of inspiration.
Last but certainly not least, I’d like to thank all of you who clicked on today to check out my new digs. If it weren’t for you, I’d be just sitting here typing to myself! Be sure and come back tomorrow for a nice little surprise…
I‘m Seleta, a city girl living the beach life with my husband, fabulous four offspring, happy horses and frisky fur babies. A former TV personality turned Designer, I love to share the sparkly side of life. Read more 
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I LOVE the new look!! Everything is so beautiful and functional! And can I tell you how much I love the family photo in your About Me page?! That is wayyyyy too fun!
Wow! Every little detail looks absolutely amazing (I even love this comment form I’m filling out and the silhouette at the bottom of this page)! You and your team did a fabulous job. And seriously, that “About Me” picture is amazing. Your family is adorable, and that photo shows how much fun the six of you have. Just lovely!
It looks beautiful! Well done! and the photo of you is stunning!!
What a BEAUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL site!! I love it and I LOVE your “about” photo with your gorgeous family. Seriously, it’s the best photo I’ve seen in a long time! You look stunning. STUNNING.
Love your new home!
Beautiful!!!! Congratulations on the new site! Amazing family photo!! Just stunning!
LOVING the new look around here- it is just stunning!!
Seleta, it is amazing!! I absolutely love the new design. The photo of your family on the “about” page is unbelievable too. It is a keeper! Each of you looks terrific (which I am sure a feat with that many people in one photo!).
Your new set up is HOT! Love it. And the about me pic is perfect!
Your new set up is HOT! Love it. And the about me pic is perfect!
Wow, that About pic is so you! Totally cute and I love that it shows off your whole stylish clan. Congrats on the new site. I’m updating my reader now!
Love, love your new “about” picture!
Amazing!
Love it. Congratulations, Seleta!
Congrats, Seleta! Love the new design and look forward to your upcoming posts.
love it! it was worth the wait. And the “about me” pic is fabulous. What fun!
Congrats Seleta, great look, it was worth the wait! Looking forward to your future posts, always fresh and inspiring!
Wow! Congrats on the new site, it looks great! Love the “about” photo!
Seleta – Your new blog looks beautiful! Congratulations! The picture of you is just stunning as well as the one of all of your family. What a fun shot that is with your husband and kids in front of your home. I enjoy your posts.
Well done it was well worth the wait for your new blog. It is amazing I love the family photo. You must be so proud looking forward to upcoming post. Congratulations ingrid
Very spiffy! And Patricia from PVE is a great woman to have in your corner.
On a practical note what did it cost to redesign your site?
Added your new address to my blog list.
Come on over sometime! It’s been awhile.
xo xo
congrats on your new digs
everything looks fabulous!
Yay!!!!!!!! It looks great Seleta! Congrats!
love, love it all
love the sihoulette at the bottom too
adorable!
congrats! the site looks beautiful!
C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S ~
Total eye candy from top to bottom, and side to side. Shear perfection!
xoxo
I LOVE it! And your pictures in the About Me section are gorgeous! Fabulous dahling! :)
wow, everything looks great! and i LOVE your pic in your “about” section. love love love!!
Wow. Amazing layout and I love the “About” page picture. Can’t wait to see what you have in store!
It’s SO gorgeous. Less is more, and so chic. Perfection! Enjoy!
congratulations on your new blog home seleta! it’s beautiful. love, love, love the family photo in ‘about me’. pam
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L design. Very pleasing to my eye. I have updated my reader, do not want to miss anything you have to say ;)
and YES! I LOVE the family pic. Now that’s my idea of capturing a memory. Haha!
The changes are so much fun! Cheers S!
Wow! I only “found” you a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed exploring your old blog. However, the new one looks fantastic. SUCH a treat visually and so user-friendly! Congratulations…
seleta, it is absolutely perfect. we are certainly kindred spirits. i am working on my first blog & feel lost in themes, widgets, and all the lingo. perhaps i need a dream team like yours? congratulations! i will certainly not miss a post. xo
I know it’s been said a million times above, but the new site is lovely. The about picture is amazing. I’m hoping they shot a few in total chaos with the animals loose and everything. :)
I love the new look, it’s Fabulous.. and the photo of you and your family looks amaizing.
OMG!!! I LOVE your “about” photo and your new blog site. Super cute! Congrats!
Absolutely stunning! Love the family picture and your “One pearl at a time” quote. Enjoy the fruits of your labor..it’s a sign of amazing talent.
seleta, now that is what i need a “blog butler and a lady in waiting” too.
please do not forget to add to your categories an “all white” addiction or fetish.
looks super and thanks for the shout out.
happy to help lady.
pve
looks fantastic! congratulations! and a job very well done to your ‘team!’
Love the new site – Congrats! The picture of you is gorgeous as is the one with your family. Amazing!
oh silly me, i see the all white category.
Love the new blog. Your ABOUT picture — Ah mazing! Seriously, you are one stylish Mama. Truly an inspiration!
OH, I just love it! Your “about me” pic is outrageously fabulous! I only found your blog a few weeks ago. LOVE seeing pretty things. Your blog entries always make my day brighter because “pretty” makes me happy!
Seleta,
I’ve been reading your blog for ages, but I don’t think I’ve ever commented because I check in through google reader and I am lazy. BUT! This is so fabulous and I am so excited for you. And I can’t tell you how much I adore the picture on your about page. Congratulations!
Seleta, what a lovely, crisp, inspiring design. I’m pink with envy!
Love the new layout – the soft blue colours are so elegant and amazing.
Your pics are gorgeous- especially the little About Me thumbnail pic, and the larger one with your family.
I loved what you wrote in your description: “One pearl at a time strung to make a lovely necklace, the story of our life. ” So honest and beautiful!
What wonderful new digs, Seleta! Congrats on the new site~it’s amazing. I cannot wait to come back tomorrow!
Whoa…pretty! I was not expecting that family photo…so great! I know how much work goes into one of these…very nice job to you and your team!
The new site looks GREAT! And, we’re so excited to be a sponsor!
looks fabulous! I am so excited for you.
Seleta, your new site is absolutely stunning! Adore the photo of you and your family. Gorgeous!!!
Great job! Beautiful site with great photos and writing. way to go.
I absolutely adore it Seleta – And that photo of you is beautiful. Congrats – I’ve already updated my google reader. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
Just wonderful! And I would LOVE to know more about the photo on your About Me page — it’s fabulous, but I’m guessing must have been a ton of work!
I love it!! I have been so excited for your new blog it is ridiculous! You look lovely in your photo and I love the layout. Excited for you!! Julie
Congratulations to your new, very well designed blog, Seleta!
It looks inviting, modern, well organized, subtle and refined.
I also like the typeface. You did well Southern Bell!
Looks great! Congrats on a job well done. Can’t wait to read more.
Well, how exciting. Your new ‘About’ page pic is hilarious. Your photographer friend did a great job with it! I also like that the ‘Categories’ have been streamlined.
Well worth the wait, the blog looks fabulous! Knew it would be great, looking forward to future posts!
Congrats on the lovely new digs!
Congrats on the new blog–looks smashing! And your about photo is a hoot–love it!
LOVE the new site! Everything looks great..and the about picture is AWESOME!
I LOVE your new look. AND your about picture is WONDERFUL!
Congrats on the new site. Can’t wait to see what you have planned! I will stay tuned.
YAY.YAY.YAY. I have missed you so…..I love your new blog. It is like a breath of fresh air…..but somehow I knew it would be ;) Your picture in that purple dress is just fabulous and the pearls too of course ;) Congrats friend !!!!!
Congrats Seleta! Your new blog is just beautiful. I especially love the family pic under “about”. You must do a post on just that…it’s hilarious.
It’s beautiful – LOVE! That’s a wonderful photo of you!
(By the way, I haven’t commented in a while…used to comment as heather{dot}com, but oh, life got way to busy for that blog. Still read daily, though!)
Congrats!
Seleta, congrats on the “facelift”…..It’s F.A.B.!!!
Like many of the other readers I must ask for you to give us the scoop on the photo in the “about me” section. It’s just precious!!!
Love the new blog design! The photo of you and the family is precious! It would have been even more precious if you had included Pippi & Pom Pom. Ha! xoxo
it looks great! i love your profile pic. i never knew you were a tv personality…..would love to hear more…ok, gonna go look around some more. have a great week!
Love the new blog! It was like Christmas morning clicking the new link. I look forward to any and all future simply seleta posts. Bravo!!!
seleta, i love you new blog …. keep posting ! Bravo … bravo …
Its beautiful Seleta, way better than I had imagined (and my hopes were high!). I love the photo of you and your family on the ‘About’ page. You look stunning. I have updated my blogroll and I can’t wait to see what surprise you have in store.
Hi Seleta – I had to say hi and let you know I love your new look – I am sure I have said hi before but it was probably a while ago but I do check in with every new post. Look forward to continuing on your elegant journey with that gorgeous family of yours! Leanne xx Mrs A In the Cove
Absolutely gorgeous!
Congrats Seleta! It is beautiful never doubted that! I look forward to every post :)
Seleta, it looks wonderful! Great job and I can’t wait to see what’s yet to come!
I absolutely LOVE your new website! Fantastic. So excited for you Seleta. Can’t wait for your future posts. Have a great day!
Love the new site! It’s refreshing and I look forward to all the new posts. Congrats and job well done!
It’s very you and just lovely Seleta- congrats! I’ve got your new spot saved in my blog roll.
Hugs~
T
Seleta,
I have followed along for awhile and LOVE your new website, it is perfectly you! Congratulations on the success and can’t wait to continue seeing what you’re up to!
Best,
*Amy
Seleta– it looks so great & i can’t wait to look around!! your pic is gorgeous!!!
xooxox
congrats!!
Please follow my new blog – first time home building!
LOVE the new blog. G R E A T job:)
absolutely fabulous! every detail is gorgeous! I’ve had so much fun checking out the team that help you make it happen. What talent, too! As always, thanks for sharing.
Im always so inspired and learn so much from your blog. Love your writing as it is creative, captivating and fun! LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. Congratulations!!!
cozy!
It is perfect – - couldn’t be better! The family photo is to-die-for!
Best wishes in your new bloggy home – - I, for one, will be reading!
Oh Seleta…..
How charming and wonderful! I am adoring the new site..congratulations..A job well done!
The family picture is darling so kate spade-ish..swoon!
I love the colors and fonts and well ..really it is just perfect!
Happy for you!
Congrats Seleta, it’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what you do next!
Seleta,
The new look is just breathtaking. So excited to see your vision come into reality!! You are an inspiration to me in so many ways!!!
xo Elizabeth
Fabulous new site! It is oh so lovely! Love the family picture on the ‘about’!
such a beautiful new site. But, really am I surprised? not at all, you are my first blog and will always be my favorite! greetings from St Simons!!!!!!
Everything is so beautiful, but the photo on your About Me page is phenomenal! I would love a whole post just about that! :)
Congratulations! Looks amazing. I love that picture of you and your lovely family… Gorgeous!
xo
Love your new look and the fab pic of you in the right hand corner!!
WOO-HOO!!!! I love it—and I especially love the picture Tommy took of your fam. I am officially in love with him…holy crow, his stuff is awesome.
You nailed it, girl–can’t wait to see where your fabulous takes you.
My best–
Lara
I love the new site! Congrats! xoxoxo
LOVE the new blog! The colors, the style, the new profile pic…everything!
Congrats on the outfit! I love it!
Love It! Love It! Love It!… Looks great Seleta – Congrats!!!
Love you new blog, I am now subscribed by email so I won’t miss out on any of your wonderful post. Love your blog!!! Bravo and Kudos to YOU!! Kathysue
I was away all last week but I have been a long time follower. LOVE your new site. It is elegant, simple, and fresh. A great reflection of YOU!