Welcome to Hope 2.0

18 Jan

Almost two years ago, I began thinking of customizing my blog design.

Its been such a battle. Between the design studio that did not fulfill its obligations and my own arrogance that I could do it myself, its taken a full year to make my dream a reality. And finally its here.

The delightful and hugely talented –Ms Cina–is the illustrator of the gorgeous header and footer. Thank you so much, Cin! But I couldn’t have done this without my brother. Early on in my DIY process, I recognized that while I love technology, my brain could not compute HTML and CSS. My brother–who is not a web designer or developer–stepped in. For eight months he listened to what I wanted and quickly and quietly learned to do it. T, you are my hero.

I’ll be double posting for awhile until I sort out all the kinks. So, update your readers and bookmarks and stuff. And then I demand that you de-lurk and let us know what you think.

But wait! There’s more!

As if this is not exciting enough, today is also the launch of a new collaborative STOG. Five Bloggers. Five Photographers. Five Stories. Peter (and Jen) start off the festivities with this piece.

16 Responses to “Welcome to Hope 2.0”

  1. Vixel 18. Jan, 2010 at 5:51 pm #

    It’s looking rather fabulous!

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  2. Curvy Jones 18. Jan, 2010 at 5:58 pm #

    I really, really love it!

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  3. T 18. Jan, 2010 at 6:08 pm #

    Delurking: Hi, I’m T. I love love your blog! Congrats on the customization. It’s awesome. ;)

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  4. Rachael 18. Jan, 2010 at 6:14 pm #

    I LOVE you’re header and footer. they are so detailed and beautiful!!

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    • Hope 18. Jan, 2010 at 7:25 pm #

      Right? I love them too!

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  5. nic 18. Jan, 2010 at 6:39 pm #

    Oooo, I love it! Very fancy indeed.

    I went through my own version of this last year, so I feel your pain. I had my boyfriend and a friend helping me with the redesign and move to a new url, which was great except that I’m a demanding wench about design work. It’s difficult when you’re friends or what have you with the people helping you…to know how to be completely honest about what you like and don’t like and still get exactly what you want. It took us seven months, but I have to say I am so happy with the results!

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    • Hope 18. Jan, 2010 at 7:28 pm #

      I hear you. Its all worth it at the end though!

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  6. Leah 18. Jan, 2010 at 8:19 pm #

    Beautiful new blog! I look forward to continuing to read your eloquent words.

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  7. Peter 18. Jan, 2010 at 9:01 pm #

    Wait… I had my own tag/category on the other blog!

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  8. brookem 19. Jan, 2010 at 12:09 am #

    it’s wonderful!

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  9. ashalah 19. Jan, 2010 at 1:59 am #

    Wow Hope! I love the new look!!! I want to get a custom design done but am waiting to get a new job to make the leap.

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  10. Alexia 19. Jan, 2010 at 2:54 am #

    AMAAAAAZING.

    I’m a bit miffed that I’m not the first commenter though!

    You are fabulous, darling. But you must know that already.

    A toast to onward and beyond!
    xx

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  11. jamie 19. Jan, 2010 at 6:29 am #

    Stunning. I’m seriously in love with the header and footer.

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  12. jenniti 19. Jan, 2010 at 2:43 pm #

    Looks great! I especially love the footer.

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  13. Chele 20. Jan, 2010 at 7:29 am #

    CONGRATS. it looks so good. happy for you after that whole ordeal. I have posted a forum on scam blog awareness day.

    Having fun looking through your blog. You got a new reader!

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  14. xxnicky 20. Jan, 2010 at 5:39 pm #

    Love love love the new design, especially the header image. cheers!

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