a new look

I was ready for a fresh new look for my blog.  I've had an idea for a long time of what I was going for, and debated and debated whether to try to do it myself or have someone else do the design.  As soon as I started designing my own header and then looking into some of the other elements and installation process, I got overwhelmed.  I LOVE to learn new things, and have had so many tutorials and stuff saved over the last few years to learn.  But when it comes down to it, having the time to do it is just not possible.  So after searching and searching and then finding a great deal going on in August, I used Tricia Nae Designs.  And I'm so happy I did.  It's done.  I'm happy with it.  And Tricia did such a good job!

I realized after we got half way through the design process that we will be getting our family pictures taken in early November, and I'll finally have good updated pictures of everyone.  But it's an easy fix once we get them.

* There are still a few things hopefully coming.   Like different horizontal navigation links, and possibly some changes in the sidebar. 

*I'll be getting rid of the list of blogs on my sidebar soon. But I thought I'd give you warning, just in case any of you use those links to get to other blogs.  So make sure to get them saved now.  I'm taking them off because I have completely failed at updating them and I don't use it myself anymore.  I've been following my favorite blogs through Google Reader. 

*You can follow me easily now on Pinterest, Instagram and Google Reader.

 

*I got rid of my old blog name.  I went back and forth on this decision for awhile.  But in the end, I followed Megan's advice to "only do what you want to do on your blog" and "nobody else gets a say in it."  HA!  Thanks Megan!  I wanted to change it.  So that's that. :-)

 

*The design and colors are a total reflection of my style lately.  I love chevron.  I love yellow, turquoise and red together.  I love gray. And I love washi tape.

Which I came to realize that other than the washi tape, my blog now matches my baby boy's nursery.  Kind of weird, but oh well. 

But really, my blog is perfect for me (right now).

It's colorful and cheery, it's fresh and new, it's simpler and cleaner.

YAY!