Wow! Thanks for all your comments on the new blog design. I’ve received some very kind emails asking for all the details – everything from the fabric I used in the header to where I got my personalized pencil, but especially a lot of questions about who helped me with the design.
I’ve had a blog/website redesign in the works for a while, but in case you didn’t know, a graphic/web design for a real-deal website is super expensive (at least for what I had in mind). I shopped around quite a bit and explored many options. I’d still love to have a real website at some point, but a new blog and a (sort-of) website-looking blog for my professional stuff will have to do in the meantime.
I worked with the fun and fabulous Ellie from Rainy Day Templates. She was fast, friendly and GOOD! If you’re looking for complete creative control, but don’t want to deal with all the HTML junk, Ellie’s your gal. And she’s CHEAP, to boot!
The dirty detes for those who asked:
Here’s where I found my blue and white background. I photographed and photoshopped the header using Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon fabric as the back drop. Schumacher is a to-the-trade manufacturer (though you can buy it through Decorator’s Best here) and is very expensive at full price. If you’re willing to be patient, you can find yardage on eBay. I was able to source enough of the aqua colorway to upholster my dining room settee (pics coming soon, I promise).
The green notebook is made by Semikolon from Paper-Source. The gray paper label is from the Martha Stewart craft line sold at Michael’s. And the personalized ‘Jenny’ #2 is from this great company. I think it was $12 for 12 pencils, or something like that. These make great gifts, too.
Your blog looks fantastic, thank you for sharing the inside information. Can't wait to see your settee!
Thanks for the sharing this website. it is very useful professional knowledge. Great idea you know about company background.
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I've been eyeing Rainy Day all week – for a redo of my daughter's blog. Her work is classic and pretty, and I love that for so little more, you CAN have so much creative control. Your new look is fabulous!
Love the new facelift,….I mean rejuvination!
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LOVE the new look – thanks for sharing!
Just got my Rainy Day Template this week, too! I love it!
I love the way your blog looks. The transformation it's amazing. Remember to enter my giveaway for a chance to wine one of two lovely glass paperweights.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jenny,
It looks amazing! I really can't get over it. Chiang Mai Dragon is one of my favorite fabrics and it looks great with the notebook, pencil etc. Just beautiful!
Hope you have a good weekend!
Awesome, I love it. Your blog looks terrific, Jenny!!! We all love it. :)
By the way, we should totally team up and storm some of the flea markets in the Philly area. I tend to shop in "the sticks" so venturing out would be good for me.
Oh, and I am dying to see this settee. Share soon please. :)
job well done! it's beautiful & professional looking. Leave it to you to make something look like you spent a million dollars on a budget.
Love it. love it all! Have a great weekend.
Oh, thank you so much, Jenny. And from my end, working with someone having such smashingly cool taste is always a delight. =)
Hi! I am loving the new look of the blog!!
Also, I've 'tagged' you on my blog on July 18th :-)
I love the look. Great lob. All the colors, it just feels so you! Which makes it even more fabulous! I need to look into a revamping. I love the idea of keeping your own creative liscence in the process.
The new header looks gorgeous! I love the fabric and I like that you can see the textures. It makes me want to touch my computer screen so I can feel that fabric!
Really great ideas. I like every example. Just might have to try these… So cute! Thank you!
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