Okay okay, really a site-lift, but facelift sounded more fun. I’m SO thrilled with it I can’t stand it! It was about 2 years overdue, but hey, at least it’s done now and the vision came to life. I still love my old design too because it reminds me of how this blogging thing all started and where it’s taken me, but I am also excited for the future and what’s to come. This site design stuff is HARD. But my husband is the absolute BEST person on Earth and made this happen because he is a genius.
First up, I have a new logo and tagline which I think is pretty stellar.
We designed it together and I’m pretty much in love with it so you’ll be seeing lots of it soon. :)
One thing I want to point out to everyone because this has been confusing since day 1. But all along, my blog has always been Decorchick! That’s how I always signed my name at the end of my posts. But my old header was Decor Chick! so everyone thought it was 2 words, and understandably so. But just want to let you know, it’s supposed to be 1 word and we fixed that now so there should be no confusion. :)
As far as the rest of the design and layout, well, I don’t want to spoil it all for you reading in a reader so click on over and check it out. It’s pretty, it’s clean, less fluff, but still fun.
You’ll notice I have some new menus with drop-down tabs. I got all fancy on you. I am still working on the content for some of the drop-downs like my project gallery, but they will be there soon. I can only stay up till 4am so often. Ugh!
So when you see that little + sign on a main menu tab, that means there are other drop down menus below it. Those will be updated continuously so finding old projects and such will be much easier. Finally right??!
My blogroll is now under a tab too in case you are looking for some great inspiration…
I also have a pretty footer that I’m loving. OH, and I have a new blog button too that’s on my sidebar.
So if you happen to be displaying my old button on your site, you might want to update it with the new one. I’d love you forever. ;)
If you browse through my archives by category, the projects are displayed really cool and orderly so check that out too.
Obviously this was a MAJOR deal and switching over frameworks and such so I am sure we will run into a few kinks along the way. Please be patient and just know we are still working on everything getting everything tweaked, but if you come across something please let me know. This new site design is for YOU all to make your navigating experience more pleasant. I really hope my site is pleasurable for you because I know how annoying it can be to look for stuff on a disorganized site.
Another important thing to note is that I now have 2 search bars–1 in my header, and 1 in my footer. So depending on where you are browsing on my site, you can easily find what you need. Just do a search in that little box and you should find what you need! And luckily if you are on the bottom of my site and want to go the top, instead of scrolling you can just hit the “to the top of page” button. Brilliant.
We are still working on configuring the mobile settings so hang tight.
Okie doke I think that’s it. I would LOVE to know what you all think about the new site! You all know I hate change too so I hope this isn’t a big shock for you all since my site has been the same for 3 years. Change is good (sometimes) and in this case it definitely is. :)
Looking forward to connecting with you all and hearing feedback! Oh, and if you are just reading this post, you need to click over to the home page and check out everything. It’s set up a little differently than most blogs, and I dig it. Do you?
And this post is dedicated to my awesome hubby, again. He worked SO hard on this and his perfectionism ways really paid off. I can’t thank him enough. I love you!
xxoo,
Decorchick!
Okay girl. I’m thinking I really like it. Your right. Everything is clean and neat and really easy to pop over to…Ya’ll did a great job!!!
Yay so glad you like it Marty. :)
LOVE. IT. I especially love that logo. You go girl! And Husband! ;}
Thanks girl!!
Looks awesome!! Great job you two! Hugs from Conroe, TX
Thank you Nancy!
Glad to know you’re still working on the mobile part. it’s horrible right now.
Yep thank you for your patience.
The new site looks great! I love the cleaner and brighter look! Love the new logo & header too!
Thanks so much Andrea!
It looks great! I’m in the process of tweaking mine!
Yay thank you! Have fun with yours. Well, it’s fun, and not fun. Ha.
Looks beautiful! You two make a great team…in more ways than one. I really like the colors!
xo
Pat
Aww thank you Pat!!
It looks great!!!!
Thanks so much Angie!!
Love it! My daughter is working on a new design for me as well. Cannot wait to get it up and running.
Yay Lauren can’t wait to see!!
It looks AMAZING!! You husband is a genius!! Love your header! The colors are great together! Did you switch from blogger to wordpress as well?
It is SO MUCH work to change the smallest thing on your blog…I never knew until I started blogging….
Now you owe your husband…big time… : )
Ha you made me laugh. But thank you SO much! I love the tone of your excitement. :) And yes, changing anything is a big deal. I was always on wordpress, but I switched frameworks to Genesis, so it was still a big move. Loving it though!
Beautiful, job well done. I really like the new format it is so bright and cheerful and so organized.
Thanks so much Lg! Glad you like it. :)
Love the new design. It is so fresh and crisp. I love how you thought about usability for your readers. And I smiled big when I saw the note about going to the top of the page, from the bottom. I wish every site had that. I think we have been spoiled by Pinterest.
And what do you mean, that you don’t like change? You are constantly changing your rooms, to make it better. This site is the same thing. Just making it better.
Good job. Can’t wait to come back for more. Love your style and design.
Thank you Rebecca! And yes, I’m always changing the house, but changing out a lamp is different than changing out old habits and familiarity. :)
Love the new look! It’s so bright, clean and fresh! Very easy to navigate, too. I especially like your new logo.
Great job!
Thank you Maggie :)
It looks so great Emily! I love the clean white background and the cheerful colors. Way to go!!!
Thanks so much Natalie!!
You lucky girl! Having a husband that can design your blog with you. It looks fantastic!
Brenda
Thanks so much Brenda!
Love the new look Emily, the colours work so well together. Is your husband a web designer?
Thank you Jan! Yes he is. He wears many hats. :)
Hello! I just want to let you know that I am a loyal reader of your blog-I love the new design and so reader friendly! Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading more posts :-)
So sweet Naomi thank you so much!