Did you guys have a good weekend? I hope so! As you can see if you’re visiting this blog directly, I was a busy bee over the weekend and made a lot of changes around here!
I thought that the old blog needed some sprucing up and I basically spent all weekend coding and tweaking the changes until it looked just right. Even my Etsy shop got a new look thanks to the amazing Nesha of the blog Flower Child. She masterfully designed my lovely new Etsy banner. If you haven’t visited her blog before, you definitely should because the design is just gorgeous! All the design changes on this blog were made by yours truly and I was going for a look that is simple, clean, and polished- I hope I achieved that! :)
I would so appreciate any feedback! Tell me: What do you think of the new look?
Also, I’ve finally come out of the dark ages and created a Facebook Page for my blog! I was holding out for so long, but I’ve decided its finally time for me to at least give it a try. As it was when I first joined Twitter, I’m completely clueless about how to use said page, but I’m going to figure it out! If you’re also on Facebook, I would love it if you popped over to my page and said hello :)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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The new layout is nice :) Quite simple yet not too busy :)
Thank you Kat, that’s just what I was aiming for! :)
I really like the new look – and have liked you on Facebook!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
Thanks so much Courtney and thank you for being one of my first likes! You’re the best! :)
The blog looks great! It’s fun to change it up every once in a while :)
Thank you Megan! Absolutely, every once in the while I get the urge to make a change and it’s fun to do! :)
Your blog looks lovely!
Your newest follower,
~Samizdatik
Thank you Samizdatik and I’m very happy to have you following! :D
Love the new layout, very clean and simple, I always like this kind of look for a blog :)
I don’t have a Facebook page for my blog, I’m always debating whether to or not but I haven’t taken the plunge yet lol
Thank you Cait! It took me a really long time to give in and create a Facebook page for my blog, but I’m at least going to give it a try and see if I like it!
I LOVE the blog makeover. It looks terrific!! :)
Awww, thanks a bunch Stephanie! :)
this is the first time im on your blog, and i really like your new layout! Following your blog! :) Would you like to do the same?
Much love, Gabriele. xx
Thank you for visiting my blog and for following! I will definitely check out your blog too! :)
P.S – i followed you via bloglovin’. :)
Nnenna,
i love the new layout! it makes me want to change mine up again! :)
Thank you Laura! Hopefully this satisfied my itch to change it up and I’ll stay with this one for a while :)
Love the new look! Am following you now!
Love the new look! Am following you now!
preethi
lace, etc.
Okay, am such a huge fan of your blog : ) It looks so pretty, love the makeover! Will be checking out your Etsy shop too!
Jenn
passengerseatperspectives.blogspot.com
Thank so much for your kind words Jenn and for taking the time to pop over to my shop! :)
Your blog is absolutely lovely. It’s very neutral (and I mean that in the best way).
Thank you Amber! I think that’s a very nice compliment :)
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Nnenna ! i Love yogur new layout, it looks so clean and pretty(:
Hopee you Have an awesome day!
Ps. Please let me know when you get my letter, i think it should be there by now… :s
Thank you so much Carmila! I will let you know as soon as I get your letter, but it hasn’t arrived yet! Did you receive my letter?
I told you already, but I love this new look! I’m really into this nice shade of green…perfect touch! And the twitter bar down below is cute, too! Great work! Can’t wait to read more with your new look!!
Awe, thanks so much Melanie- its so nice to get the positive feedback! :D
I can’t believe you finally got a Facebook page! This is a cool new layout. I basically disappear for 24 hours whenever I have to do development.
Also, we can’t be friends on Facebook. I’ve tried to friend you before and failed. I feel unloved.
I guess it was time, right? We’ll see how it goes! I tried to friend you as well and it wouldn’t let me! What gives, Facebook?!
I love the new blog design! Change is good :)
Thank you Emily! :)
the new look is so crisp and clean; i like it Nnenna! did you get that Target dress we talked about on Twitter? I’m so happy you and my readers are taking a liking to my sewing, haha. the last time i sewed anything “real”, i was 16 and it was a gown for the Cinderella play i was working for. im so happy to be getting into sewing again. anywayyyy. how are you!? hope all is well! hope you are getting some of these sun rays we’re getting in California, too! muah!
love, james
Thanks so much Jamie! I did end up finding that Target dress :) A lovely lady on Facebook found it in her local store and bought it for me- so sweet of her!
Oh absolutely! I’ve always wanted to improve my sewing skills, but I don’t have access to a sewing machine anymore and haven’t had the time to look into it further. But seeing your wonderful projects makes me want to try again!
I’m doing well and I hope you are too! Thanks for sending those rays of sun, today is beautiful! :D
xx Nnenna
Love the new look! Impressive that you did it all by yourself!
Thank you Becca- it definitely required a lot of googling! :)
I love your new layout! I especially like your social media icons and your sidebar. Great job :)
Thanks so much Brittany! :)
I really like this comment section; it’s so vibrant!
Thanks Smita! And I fixed the writing underneath my picture- what do you think?
Easier to read for sure :)
Great- I hoped so! Thanks :)
I’m loving the changes! Keep it up! xo
Thanks so much Jeanne! :)
It’s streamline and simple but still very cute, I like it!
Thank you Eli!
Great new look and how adorable is that kitten!!!
Aww how sweet that Nesha is adorable. I will be sure to have a look at your new looking shop. Happy coming spring! -xo
Thank you! Yes, she did such an amazing job for me :) Happy spring to you too!
I love your new look, (I liked your old one too!) and have just added you to my favs on Etsy. Sometimes a re-jig of your settings can be super satisfying :)
Sadie xx
http://whatsadiedid.blogspot.co.nz/
Thanks Sadie, I re-jig was just what I needed! :) And thanks so much for adding me to your faves on Etsy!