Well, if it isn’t another post about my dissatisfaction with my blog layout… oh I change my mind a lot. I wanted to turn this into something simple, plain and easy to read, but also exciting! I changed it a bunch of times (you may have realized. sorry about that.) and I never truly loved it.
When I put too much detail into my blog or make it “theme-y”, I end up getting tired of it quickly. This is why I wanted to go with a simple, minimalist theme. But…I couldn’t resist some color and (okay, fine) flower clipart too. The Ink Nest keeps coming out with amazing new clipart and I keep buying it. I am addicted to well-designed floral clipart. Seriously.
I’m also addicted to e-courses. On Monday night, I came across a CSS workshop by Katrina at Pugly Pixel. I spent the whole night and the whole next day being overjoyed about CSS and HTML, probably annoying my roommates so much. Last night, I began implementing certain features into my own blog, but it didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped it would. I know it’s always a good idea to try things out on a test blog before changing codes on your public blog, but I couldn’t help it haha. I’m sorry if you saw my blog while it was all weird looking.
Here are the new features:
I’m embarrassed to tell you just how many hours I’ve been sitting on this couch having CSS fun, but I’m finished!! Yay! I’m really happy with the new design. It’s simple. There are pops of color. I think I will be happy with it for a while. I might tweak it a little here and there but I’m digging the two-column thing. Less to worry about. :)
Now it’s time to really prioritze. I have so many pictures to edit, but I also need to catch up on some sleep. Hmmm… I’ll choose sleep for now.
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memoriesforlifescrapbooks says
Looks great! The clean design is very eye catching and I love how you added pops of color to brighten it up :)
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
It’s very cute! Do you plan to stick with this one for a while?
Also, I pan to swap but I think I need to make a new button. I couldn’t find one the right size in my folder!
Jennifer says
I’m hoping to stick with it for a while, but knowing me anything is possible haha. This is my fave look so far :) and hooray, I’m excited to swap ads again!
Kate says
I love your new design! I’m trying to do mine now, but am slowly realizing I’m not so tech savvy… Well, It will work!
Eyelah says
It looks great! It’s fun to get the layout you want!
Lesley Jean says
It looks gorgeous and simple all at the same time! I am horrible with blog design, html, and pretty much anything with a computer. I’ve saving my coins to pay someone to revamp my blog. One day! *stares wistfully in the distance* I love your new look though!
Jennifer says
Aw thanks!! Yeah, I know what you mean. HTML is so complicated. I just google everything :)
Angela says
i have the same blog change ocd! i’ve been resisting changing mine though because i am working to get it done once and for all. it’s nice that you can change it when you are feeling a new layout, though!
JuliaJoy says
I love your header!
A header sets the impression of the blog as a whole and gives insight- sooooo impressive!
:)
http://juliajoyjournal.blogspot.com
Tamaras Blend says
This design looks great, well done!
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