Did you notice, did you notice, did you notice, huh, huh, huh?
Things are different 'round here! I've gotten a face lift!
Wait, I didn't get a face lift, the ol' blog did. She was ol' and all.
I feel like a girl who's gotten a new haircut and she's just waiting for someone to notice.
Did you notice my new do? Do you like?
Shawntele at Simply Inspired Designs hooked me up with my redesign. She was great to work with and listened to everything I wanted.
And you know how I like options in life? Well, she'd humor me with options to choose from. Even when there weren't options. I'd ask to see things a different way and she'd stop what she was doing and create those options for me to see. Because she's cool like that.
So. Have a looksie around. Some things may still need tweaking here or there, but I love this layout so much better!
My three main goals for the new look?
1. Clean the blog up. She'd gotten really cluttered looking. You know, like my house?
2. "Read more" posts on the home page and on search pages. To help with the clean up initiative and to aid in finding things faster when searching. You're welcome.
3. Make finding recipes easier. Number 2 on this list helped with that, but I also wanted a drop down menu with recipe categories for easier browsing.
With those three main things marked off my list, all the other little details fell into place. I couldn't be happier. I feel like a girl who's friend surprised her and cleaned her house while she was out of town. Yup. It's that awesome.
(By the way, anybody want to make that happen?)
Be sure and visit Shawntele's design website and her blog. Oh, and if you're on twitter send her a tweet today @ShawnteleLouise telling her how awesome my new "do" is, mkay? Or you can drop her a note on her Facebook page. I'm sure that would make her feel good if you did.
I noticed!!! I noticed!!! I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! That's my girl Shawntele ! Love the new look. Love the efficiency and the colors !!
ReplyDeleteI think your new design looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI had a great time working with you; thanks for the opportunity & the shout out!
I love it it's very cheery now matches your fabulous personality better!
ReplyDeleteI like the drop down menus and how it's cleaned up, but I'm going to go ahead and say it: I liked the old colors/icons/theme better. It looked very different from other blogs I've seen, and I liked that. This one seems too wishy washy.
ReplyDeleteI noticed & just love the way it looks. The colors & everything seems to be just right for you. Also love reading your post because your sooo funny...I can be having the most awful day & check my email to get your letter & be so happy after reading. Thanks & have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI totally noticed. I had to actually stop and read the header because I couldn't tell what site I had landed on! LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm all for changing things up... but I think this new layout is lacking something. It seems so... white. I liked the bold colors of the old one better. Maybe find a way to bring some color back? But overall, it's a nice change!
Karen,
ReplyDeleteThe old one was nice, but not as functional. And when you change layouts everything has to change since it's a sort of "package deal." :)
Selina,
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty white, and I had a hard time with that when I first saw it too, but think Google... clean, no clutter, just the important stuff. :)
Oh, it's beautiful!! It very much makes my eyes happy. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow take a bit of time away to celebrate your 25th Anniversary, come back to see ur LazyMom friend and look what she has very unlazilee gone and done?! Looks very fabo! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI havent been on the net for awhile, but tonight when I got on I just had to see what new posts you made. I have to admit, I sincerely thought someone was trying to copycat you! The new facelift is awesome!
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