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I’ve Got a New Look!

January 10, 2011 by Elaine

So, what do y’all think?  Did you think you were in the wrong place at first?  HA! That’s what usually happens to me when a blog I read changes it’s “face”.  But, I was ready to simplify and have a new look and the very talented and easy-to-work-with Krystyn of Krizzy Designs was there to help me out. 

So what do you think?  Be honest.  Unless of course you don’t like it, then just lie your pants off, k?

I’m so happy with it, I’m sitting here with a huge smile on my face!  Thanks SO VERY MUCH to Krystyn for getting me here… you rock. 

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Comments

  1. Mom of the Twinkies and Tot! says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:09 am

    I love it! Krystyn did my first design as well! She is amazing to work with! I have a new look as well but it’s something I put together. I figure when I get tired of the look I tried out myself I’ll be returning to Krystyn for something new!

  2. Krystyn says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:20 am

    So glad you like it! I like it, too:)

    Here’s to a new year with a new look!

  3. Vanessa says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:21 am

    Oh Elaine! I love it! It’s clean and modern and personal and I love it! Beautiful!

  4. Mom blog by Texasholly says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:21 am

    I think it looks great and fits ya. Sweet, sweet photo!

  5. Erin says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:29 am

    I love it—and my new look? Has a very similar shade of green in it, too! WOOHOOO!!!! can’t wait to get mine up & running!!!
    xoxoxoxoox

  6. Elle The Heiress says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:35 am

    I like it!

  7. OHmommy says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:43 am

    soooooooooooooooooooooo pretty!

  8. SueMac says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Super cute!!!!

  9. J says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:00 am

    I love it! We are currently working on my redesign as well and your layout adaptation has been a helpful inspiration to us – thank you! (and I promise we won’t copy it 🙂

  10. tsonodablog says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Fabulous!

  11. Lauren says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:38 am

    So great! I love it!

  12. Patrice says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:41 am

    Krystyn is the best, isn’t she!? Looks fantastic! I love it & LOVE that picture of your adorable family! 🙂

  13. Bari says

    January 10, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Love the brown/lime theme! Very nice 🙂

  14. fafner says

    January 10, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    I like it! The colors are soothing. Also, that’s a wonderful picture of the whole family. I love that park!

  15. Heather B. says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    When I saw you post on twitter about a new design I just knew this pic would be in the header! It is such a fabulous one. Krystyn did a great job and it looks AWESOME!!!!!

  16. nicole says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    I already told you on Twitter, but I’ll say it again: Love it!

  17. Helen@Leather baby shoes says

    January 10, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Looks great. I find the colours very restful.

  18. Michelle says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Looks good to me! 🙂

  19. Lady Mama says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Looks great Elaine – very professional but still pretty!

  20. Christina says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I love it, Elaine, looks awesome! And I’m not even lying my pants off. ;o) I love that you love the pics, too,

  21. Coma Girl says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Love it! Love these two colors together 🙂

  22. Jennifer says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    I love it so much I’ve already sent a down payment for her to redo mine.

  23. Roo says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    I abso-freakin-lutely LOVE IT!!! 🙂

  24. Jen says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Hold cow! I LOVE your new look.

  25. Cheryl says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I love it. peaceful, earthy…

  26. TheAngelForever says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I love that photo of your family. It is just perfect for your new header 🙂

  27. Loukia says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:33 am

    I LOVE your new site, Elaine, LOVE! I especially love the picture of you all – what a perfect, perfect family shot! Congrats! Yay!

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