I’m THRILLED that I can finally let the proverbial cat out of the bag! Are you ready? Here it is…
I (Shannon) am a new Contributor to Kate’s uber popular blog, Centsational Girl!
{Insert squeal here! … Sorry – that’s totally unprofessional! … Composure regained! … Moving on.}
I have read Kate’s blog for AGES. As many of you know Kate used to be a lawyer and for the last several years has blogged about DIY & Design on a dime from her home in sunny California. Her home and projects have been featured in many magazines and she has been on Nate (more than once!). Kate also writes a blog column for Better Homes and Gardens called Centsational Style.
SO, needless to say, when she asked me to become a contributor for Centsational Girl, I was over the moon. Okay, not literally. But I was very flattered and very happy to accept.
Our first post went up today, so if you haven’t visited Centsational Girl yet today, please click on over to read all about Creating an Inviting Outdoor Conversation Area.
via Pottery Barn
If you happen to be visiting aka design for the first time from Centsational Girl, a HUGE WELCOME to you!
- Get to know Dean & I and our fam a bit on our About Us page.
- Then I’d say check out our digs on our bungalow photos page.
- Our DIY Projects page will show you a little of what we blog about here.
- We – like all bloggers – love comments so comment away at the bottom of each post. If you write a blog of your own, our comments form lets you automatically link your most recent post for others to see!
- Also if you have any DIY projects you’d like to share, why not join our weekly DIY Link Party?
- If you have any questions for us, check our F.A.Q. page or even feel free to shoot us an email shannon@akadesign.ca.
- And finally we can be found on facebook, twitter and pinterest, of course. Just click the icons below:
We’ll be back later with a step-by-step kitchen planning post courtesy of Home Depot. Until then…



































Congrats Shannon! I love Kate. Can’t wait to see your posts on her site!
Thanks Heather! Looks like you have a few new contributors as well.
So so SOOOO delighted to have you and your wonderful design and DIY sensibilities contributing on the blog, thanks for being so amazing Shannon!
xo
Kate
Aw, thank you, Kate! You are such a sweetie! xo, S.
Congrats! Kate is lucky to have you!
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Thanks, Shauna! I saw your comment over on Centsational Girl.
xo, S.
Congrats! That’s very exciting news! I read both blogs regularly and am very much looking forward to this collaboration
Thank you, Natasha! I’m looking forward to future posts too!
Congrats on becoming a contributor on wonderful Kate’s blog! Wow!! What a celebration…You must be absolutely giddy with excitement! I love what Kate shares, her amazing ideas and fearlessness to try new things. Good to see recognition to an amazing Canadian blogger like you! Keep up your amazing posts, I can’t wait to see how this ‘blooms’ for you!
Heather
Thank you very much Heather! It’s very flattering to be included with Kate’s contributors. And great fun too!
Congratulations Shannon! How wonderful! I am so happy for you! Angie xo
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Thanks, Angie!