Monday, January 31, 2011

Monday and a Makeover

Don't know if you noticed, but the blog has a new look! I am thrilled with the finish product: the chevron and lattice patterns, the color palette, and the fonts. Erin from Designer Blogs executed my vision to perfection!


She made sure I was completely happy with the design - even if it meant changing fonts three times. She responded to emails and my requests immediately, and the whole thing was completed in just under 5 days; it would have been less, but I held up the show because I wanted the design to marinate before I made any decisions. If you are ever considering a blog face lift, she is your gal!

As the blog makeover suggests, I am pretty serious about continuing Glam Granola as a space to share our successes - and pitfalls - as we embark on home ownership and attempt to update our first home. It allows me to share the ideas swirling around in my head, get feedback from you on whether I am heading in the right direction, as well as share recipes and fashion trends that keep my belly full and my heart a-flutter.

So (big deep breath as I put myself out there), if you are liking what you see over here at GG please leave me a comment, become a follower, or even spread the word. Because my favorite part of this blogging experience so far is hearing from all of you, and even meeting some virtual friends whose own blogs - and homes - I have been admiring for the better part of a year. I hope GG can be a space where these conversations continue! (Maybe even until we look like this?)


Thanks for reading and being a part of this adventure with me!

5 comments:

  1. Nicole,

    Your site looks great! I love loging onto Facebook and reading your posts about the new house and the upcoming projects. It brings me back to the days when Brian and I were in your shoes and trying to figure out where to start w/ our place. This is am amazing time and I am so excited for you guys! Brian and I look forward to following your progress through your blog and cannot wait to see your new casa next time we come home (hopefully August)!

    Aloha,
    Judy

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  2. Hi Judy,

    So glad you like the blog and thanks for your sweet words about being first-time homeowners. I imagine it pales in comparison only to having a bambino. Glad you are forging that trail for us so we can learn from you and Brian! Can't wait to see all you - and meet Brooks - this summer!

    xoxo,

    Nicole

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  3. LOVE the new look, it's so perfect and so you! I too look forward to reading your blog. You do a lot of the research and leg work I'm too lazy to do, so you inspire me to keep on keeping on :)

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  4. I absolutely love the design of your blog - I was on Designer Blogs website browsing around for inspiration (like I frequently do! I'm wanting them to design a blog for me but I'm doing a lot of looking at design before I embark on it because I'm a very indecisive person!) and your header caught my attention. Love the color combo, Erin did a fantastic job!

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  5. Thanks, Holly! Erin did an amazing job and was a breeze to work with. I don't have experience working with anyone else, but their prices seem reasonable compared to others. I love the header and the color combo too!

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