Saturday, November 8, 2008

MY NEW BLOG DESIGN THANKS TO APRIL SHOWERS!!!


First and foremost I must say thank you to April at http://aprildurham.blogspot.com/ for all her hard work at making my blog BEAUTIFUL!!!

I was having so many problems with my other blog layout. It was just one of those fill in the blank blogs with nothing thrilling about it. But, I am one of those women who really doesn't have a clue when it comes to most things on the computer. So I was at a loss at how to fix my problems and I was never going to be able to design my own dream blog.

But, then a little gift from Heaven came to me. April was having a giveaway for a free blog design. I got my name in just under the wire and guess what! Oh, I guess you guessed it because you can see my lovely new blog design. I WON!

April emailed me with news and I was thrilled. I actually danced around with joy!

Let me tell you ladies, if you ever want or need a new blog layout you must go see April! She can do magic on the computer and design anything your heart desires.

She is so friendly and helpful, I can't even tell you how many times I asked her to change a color or font or design and she did it without blinking an eye.

I have never met anyone who has such talent on a computer as she does. Plus she NEVER sleeps. I have been chatting with her until well after midnight my time, which is even later her time. Oh and she works a full time job and has to get up early. I'm telling you she is amazing! I don't know how she does it but she does!

I can honestly say I now LOVE the look of my blog! I can hold my head up high and be proud of how lovely it is. All thanks to April!

April not only did my super design but she did several other blogs too. She also ran a contest for a free blog banner. All you had to do was click on to follow her blog and she would make you a banner.

I know she is going to post the list of the blogs she worked on so you must run over to her blog and check them out.

Besides all the wonderful designs she does she is funny, witty and downright fun. Her blog is full of her personality and a joy to read daily. So I hope you all make her a favorite too.

Thank you again April! I love the blog and I love you! You are one special lady!
Hugs,
Joanne

17 comments:

Darlene said...

Your new blog design is beautiful and so reflective of you with all the pink and vintage look! I LOVE it!!

Cottage Way of Life said...

Love your new blog design, it's perfect! What a wonderful thing to win.

And thanks for the heads up on your last post about Big Lots. I always check there for Halloween, but not Christmas. I'm mad for bottle brush wreaths and trees so I'll be checking it out later today.

If you like sparkly, glittered Christmas, have a look at Target. I found some great stuff there yesterday (my theme this year is glitz and glam) at very good prices (wonderful glittered deer @ less than $5 each as well as some terrific mercury glass pieces that are very reasonably priced).

Have a great weekend!
Sue

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi Joanne
Love your new blog design, it is so you. I have enjoyed catching up with your blog. I have had trouble getting it the last couple of days it just froze.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lindsay

Gone said...

WOW, Joanne, your new blog is beautiful!!! It's so easy to read...and just so pretty!!

LaVon Baker said...

April did a beautiful job with your blog... it's now wearing a pretty pink "dress!" I love pink so it makes lurking around your blog so pleasant for me!

Unknown said...

Your blog make over is fabulous!

Lorilee said...

Hello Joanne,
Your new blog design is a winner! HMMM, I wonder if our Big Lots has those wreaths? They are cute. I'll add checking out Big Lots to my list!
Blessings,
Lorilee

Glenda said...

I am excited for you. It's a new born baby.....

I like it very much. I know you were have a rebellion from blogger and there is nothing worse than having a problem and not knowing how to solve it.

She did an excellent job and it looks like your in the pink now.

Have a wonderful weekend...

CIao

Glenda said...

P.S. Did you ever get the badge I sent you via email ?????

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

What a nice prize to win! This is so pink and pretty!

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Joanne!

What a fabulous look you've got goin on!! Your blog looks so gorgeous! Congrats on winning the makeover, you lucky girl!

I love your previous post on Big Lots! I've gotta get over there and check things out! They've got some great prices. It's always one of my favorite places to shop.

big hugs, Sherry

Mamarazzi said...

L-O-V-E IT!! April did mine too...isn't she just a DREAM to work with?! i love how she made both of ours yet they are totally different!

She. Is. Awesome.

Anonymous said...

Love your new blog design! So happy looking!

Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...

You new look is fabulous....What a nice way to start your blog....I love all the great changes....
Mo :-)

Renee said...

Oh.....SO CUTE!!!! I love the way it turned out. It is SO girly!!! The only thing, how come the right side bar is so low? You have to go almost to the bottom to read. Other than that, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Love your new blog design! How cute, pink and welcoming!

Lady Katherine said...

I love the lollypops in your tree, how how cute.