just in case you missed the introduction to the roost tribe, or maybe you’ve been mullin’ it over- here’s a sneak peek of what members can expect during the month of september. and this isn’t even all of it! :) below you’ll find all the information you need to know about what it is and how to sign up.

what is the roost tribe? in a nutshell, it’s a membership that gives you exclusive access to all things going home to roost! the tribe is a community for hand-making, home-growing birds of a feather. each new member will receive a welcome packet jam packed with insider info and tips from e-books detailing everything from how to grow your blog to my very own list of top secret industry resources and supplies. :) additionally, members receive exclusive premium content every single month, delivered right to your inbox. read on to see what will be included each month!

UPON SIGNING UP YOU’LL RECEIVE:

how to grow your blog e-book

how to pitch to bloggers kit

my list of industry resources and supplies

20% off any GHTR advertising, anytime

20% off bonnie christine etsy shop

1 8×10 bonnie christine print (1st 100 members only!)

+ loads of exclusive premium content each month (see below)

EACH MONTH YOU’LL RECEIVE:

2 seamless repeating patterns. to use as blog or twitter backgrounds, print them out to use as wrapping paper, patterned cards or gift tags, or in your own graphic design work, etc.

10 graphics to help beautify your blog, digital scrapbooks, printables or whatever! you’ll receive both the vector (.eps) and png formats. (think banners, social media buttons, arrows, etc.)

1 adobe illustrator video tutorial. i’ll be teaching you tips & tricks that i use in my blog posts & in my career as a surface pattern designer- from creating repeating patterns to custom shapes.

1 guided step-by-step vegan recipe. i’ll be breaking down the steps to my favorite recipes with fully photographed tutorials. they’ll be plant based, full of whole foods and incredibly delicious!

1 printable greeting card with matching gift cards. never purchase another greeting card for life! :)

a monthly round up of favorite links, resources & websites. from the most useful resources around the web to the most exciting new blogs and websites.

1 iPhone and matching desktop calendar. downloadable backgrounds to help inspire, motivate and encourage you.

a monthly gift guide with coupons and special offers. plain as that! my latest favorite picks with exclusive deals, just for you.

1 special topic article. an in-depth article on something particularly noteworthy. think photography tips, advice on selling handmade, sewing courses, eating healthy articles, etc!

anything else i feel like sending over. things i’ve been inspired to share with you like freebies or downloads, or you may just get a little something in the mail from time to time!

p.s. please help me get the word out! :)

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another month has come and gone, which means it’s time for another desktop calendar! i have so much fun making these each month, and i hope you enjoy them as well. :) to me, september always means that summer is beginning to wind down and that autumn is just around the corner. brisk(er) mornings and hazy evenings bring just enough chill for a light sweater. ahhh.

to download: click on the image above, then select your preferred size (most likely, ‘original’). right click and select ‘save as desktop background’.

please note: all images and elements © bonnie christine. you may not reproduce, re-create or sell in any way, but please feel free to download for your own personal use. if you share on your own blog (i’d be flattered!) please direct your readers to this post to download the file. thank you!

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for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or for no reason at all!

september fun facts:

>> the autumnal equinox will occur on september 22 at 2:49 pm.

>> labor day is on monday, september 3rd – happy holiday!

>> september in the northern hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to march in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa.

>> september is called ‘harvest month’. i like that. :)

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this is my week told pictorially. if you’re new to point and shoot, you can catch up here! :)

hand lettering work for the roost tribe!

a soft palette (bracelet by sea and cake)

grapes are hanging heavy out my window!

new book – a few projects from ghtr start on page 149! by artpower

the cutest bell pepper everrr.

love, bonnie

do you have any favorite photos from your life this week?

this post was made possible by the lovely iphone app, instagram. you can follow me here or find me by searching for @goinghometoroost. all photos by yours truly. :)

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*update: pssst.. check out the new roost tribe website!

hello, love birds! words can’t express how excited i am to announce this new feature of going home to roost >> the roost tribe!

what is the roost tribe? the roost tribe is a membership that welcomes you to a family of creatives for just $5 a month. by joining, you’ll become a part of an incredibly inspirational community. upon signing up, members will receive a welcome packet with several informational e-books covering blog growth, pitching your products, writing product descriptions, going home to roost’s creative story and a list of top industry resources. additionally, each month members receive printables, patterns, illustrations & clipart, a vegan recipe, adoble illustrator tutorial, iphone & desktop background, special guest articles on creative topics and more all delivered right to their inbox!

UPON SIGNING UP YOU’LL RECEIVE:

how to grow your blog e-book

how to pitch to bloggers kit

making product descriptions part of your brand story

GHTR’s creative story

my list of industry resources and supplies

20% off any GHTR advertising, anytime

20% off bonnie christine etsy shop

20% off roost tribe shop (in case you missed previous material)

+ loads of exclusive premium content each month (see below)

EACH MONTH YOU’LL RECEIVE:

2 seamless repeating patterns. to use as blog or twitter backgrounds, print them out to use as wrapping paper, patterned cards or gift tags, or in your own graphic design work, etc.

10 graphics to help beautify your blog, digital scrapbooks, printables or whatever! you’ll receive both the vector (.eps) and png formats. (think banners, social media buttons, arrows, etc.)

1 vegan recipe. i’ll be breaking down the steps to my favorite recipes with fully photographed tutorials. they’ll be plant based, full of whole foods and incredibly delicious!

1 adobe illustrator video tutorial. i’ll be teaching you tips & tricks that i use in my blog posts & in my career as a surface pattern designer- from creating repeating patterns to custom shapes.

1 set of printables that are easy to download and print. think note cards, bookmarks, party favors, gift tags and more!

1 iPhone and matching desktop calendar. downloadable backgrounds to help inspire, motivate and encourage you.

a monthly round up of favorite links, resources & websites. from the most useful resources around the web to the most exciting new blogs and websites.

1 special topic article. an in-depth article on something particularly noteworthy. think photography tips, advice on selling handmade, sewing courses, eating healthy articles, etc often written by expert guest contributors.

a seasonal gift guide with coupons and special offers, sent out quarterly.

occasional diy projects or sewing projects to fuel everyone’s creativity.

monthly simple living tips and advice on selling handmade

occasional e-books & workbooks.

+ anything else i might feel like you might enjoy! :)

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after falling in love with this dear print scarf (found via), i decided to put together a little style board for it. my goal was to incorporate soft hues with a few pops of color, and add a nice mix of geometrics and woodland wonders. i see this gal attending an outdoor lunch with her friends and then hitting up the farmers market on her way home. i think we’d be friends.

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today i’m loving these brightly colored poppy necklaces by towne and reese (found via).

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oh, happy happy monday! if you remember this latest loves post i did a few weeks back, this geometric triangle necklace might look familiar. :) it is one of my most favorite pieces of jewelry- it adds just the right amount simple and sweet to my outfits! and lucky for you, stephanie from sea and cake has been kind enough to offer one of them to you!

in addition to the giveaway, she’s offering going home to roost readers an exclusive coupon code for 10% off- just enter ‘GHTR10’ during checkout anytime between now and september 1, 2012 to receive your discount. thanks, stephanie!!

about the necklace: 3 brushed brass triangles are suspended from a 14k gold filled cable chain on this chic geometric triangle necklace. the chain measures 15 inches and can be adjusted to your preferred length.

deadline: giveaway ends sunday, september 2nd at midnight, pst.  the winner will be drawn at random and announced on monday, september 3rd.

to enter: head on over to sea and cake, then come back here and tell us which piece from her shop is your favorite.

additional ways to enter:

>> like both going home to roost and sea and cake on facebook, and leave another comment here letting us know you did so.

>> tweet the following, and leave another comment here letting us know you did so:

Giveaway! Enter to win this geometric triangle necklace by Sea and Cake on @gohometoroost! http://bit.ly/PHRQYX (Ends 9/2).

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