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.
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It’s looking rather fabulous!
I really, really love it!
Delurking: Hi, I’m T. I love love your blog! Congrats on the customization. It’s awesome. ;)
I LOVE you’re header and footer. they are so detailed and beautiful!!
Right? I love them too!
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!
I hear you. Its all worth it at the end though!
Beautiful new blog! I look forward to continuing to read your eloquent words.
Wait… I had my own tag/category on the other blog!
it’s wonderful!
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.
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
Stunning. I’m seriously in love with the header and footer.
Looks great! I especially love the footer.
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!
Love love love the new design, especially the header image. cheers!