Friday, January 7, 2011

New Blog Design By Shari of Little Blue Deer!

My blog has a new look, thanks to the talented Shari of little blue deer! The update is in preparation for a new project that is in the works, and I will share more about that next week.


In the meantime, can I point out a couple of my favorite features?

The button...pure button happiness I say!

BWS tips button

And the sidebar frames: sometimes a bit of simple is all you need to feel happy! I love the angular lines and how they relate to the lines in the pattern seen on the header.


{again, thank you for reading my blog, dear followers!}



And speaking of the pattern on the header, look for my latest Houzz Ideabook tomorrow, in which I talk about Chinese Fretwork in design. I was inspired to find more examples of fretwork after Shari proposed this unique pattern, that I'm now quite infatuated with!

Here's to a great weekend...what do you have planned?
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38 comments:

Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife said...

I absolutely love it!! So gorgeous!

Judy said...

Wow...I love love love the new look. So classy and elegant...just like you.

Angela said...

I love it!! It's very chic.

Hamptontoes said...

Shari is amazing...love the new look she created to display your talents!

Marcie said...

I love it's simplicity! I think it suits you well.

L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...

Very nice, Janell! I'm torn between the two designs though. I like them both, the old and the new! Shari is very talented. I went through her portfolio the other day. I may have to hire her myself:-)

Designing Domesticity said...

Loving the new look and the fretwork pattern - very unique and very you. Congrats!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love it, Janell! And I love the framed sidebar headings, too. You're right, sometimes something so simple can make just the right amount of difference!

Bryant Park Designs said...

Janell - It looks amazing!! Congratulations :) - Becky

Chassity (Look Linger Love) said...

And ooooh how good it looks!! Love it. Is it bad that I'm already thinking of a redo for my blog?? I've been eyeing Shari..... Everything she touches is gold.

Rene said...

Perfection! I liked the other one, but I think this version captures your style better. You must be thrilled. Have a great weekend Janell!

-Rene

Michelle @ Ten June said...

looking great! can't wait to hear about your big project :)

Mom of 2 Cuties @ Sprinkles of Joy and Laughter said...

Love the new look..can't wait to here about your new oppurtunity! Enjoy your weekend
Maureen

Liz @ It's Great To Be Home said...

Beautiful! When I saw the new look I was instantly reminded of your home - you and Shari did a great job of reflecting your design style in your blog. Can't wait to hear your big news!

Suzie @ cupcake monkey said...

It looks gorgeous! This is definitely more your style...beautiful!

Happy Weekend!!

casey at loft and cottage said...

Absolutely beautiful!

The English Organizer said...

It looks wonderful and somehow, it's so totally "you".

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

It's fabulous!!!
Every detail is perfect, she didn't miss a thing, love it!
XO
Kristin

Andrea said...

Very nice! I just had Shari redo my blog design last week and thoroughly enjoyed working with her, and the end result =)

Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said...

Love the makeover. Gorgeous.

Stacey said...

Shari is the bomb! Love what she did here! XX

Michaela said...

Janell, I love it!! The cursive writing is so sweet. Your button is darling, too. Shari is wonderful! Happy Friday, friend!

barbara@hodge:podge said...

How lovely. I liked the other one as well but you have my interest peaked with your mystery plans!
I have a new blog design as well, I won it. It is getting a few tweaks still as one of the fonts doesn't display well in full screen. BUT one day I will go for the full deal and get a whole overall blog design!

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

LOVE the new design! Looking forward to your news!

Londen

Allison said...

Your new deisgn is beautiful, Janell. Very classy. I love the header design and the color you've used...makes me want a cafe mocha or cafe au lait right now. Have a great weekend!

Maria said...

wonderful! Happy Friday!

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modern jane said...

I absolutely love it! It's so you.. not that I know you.. but it suits your style:)

Kat said...

Very nice!

Lisa said...

I love it! Little Blue Deer does such distinctive work, check out the work she did for Griege
http://www.greigedesign.blogspot.com/

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

You already know I love it! It's simply fabulous!

lisaroyhandbags said...

Another gorgeous blog by Shari! I love what she did and it really suits you! :)

Wendy said...

wow - yet another change, love it! :)

Sarah said...

So jealous!!! Really sophisticated and professional, Janell! Beautiful. So excited to hear about the big news:)

Melissa Hare said...

I love the new look Janell. Very elegant!

Beth@The Stories of A2Z said...

Your new design is very you and very chic. I love it!

pk @ Room Remix said...

She did a great job on the design! I really like the chinese fretwork detail, too. The new look is subtle and sophisticated.

Megan {Honey We're Home} said...

I love the new blog design, but I equally loved the previous one. Ever stylish Janell!!

Leigha said...

Love the new look! I just spent some time drooling through your design portfolio...everything is gorgeous! What a talent you are.

Leigha