Hello everyone! I am absolutely THRILLED to be writing my first official post here on the new blog. 😉 I am smitten with everything about it and it perfectly reflects the new branding I am currently rolling out! You’ll see that I wrote a little post below last week, but I knew it would not be seen until my launch. If you are reading this post in Google Reader, make sure you click over so you can see the layout in all of its loveliness. Also, you WILL need to update your feeds (loveandsplendor.com/blog).
After 5.5+ years in biz, I knew it was time for a “brand makeover.” I was ready for something fresh and unique, and more aligned with my personality and style. I decided to start with my blog, since it is the place where I share my most current work. A website makeover is underway, too! My inspiration for the new branding (and of course, this blog):
–Colors: watermelon-tinted coral, muddled turquoise, pure white, cool gray
{from design editor}
{from creature comforts}
–Patterns & motifs: ikat, chevron stripes, ribbons, bold typography, calligraphy
–Overall feel & layout: modern, whimsical, playful, feminine
I had some incredible friends helping me with the design + transition, so I want to send my deepest thanks to…
- Xandra Zamora, of XYZ Ink, who painstakingly worked with me to create the perfect hand-lettering for the word “splendor” in my logo. Here is a look at the “two-line” version that appears on my vertical biz cards:
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- My in-house graphic designer (and former client!), Kristin, who designed my brand new biz cards (which I L-O-V-E) and provided thoughtful feedback as I tweaked the blog design. More on her to come!
- And last but not least, Steph Anne from Yellow & Savvy, who helped me with numerous revisions with the layout and design, and brought my vision to life! She is exceedingly patient and creative and working with her was a complete joy.
With the new blog comes some new blogging habits. 😉 Now that I have such a gorgeous place to share with you all, I want to do it more often! I look forward to sharing more content in the weeks ahead.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the new layout and “look” for Love & Splendor! In fact, I’m so eager to hear your thoughts that I will randomly select a commenter on FRIDAY, June 10th, at 10 a.m. PST, and give away a little package of my current fab finds. Make sure to get your comment in by 10a PST on 6/10, and I will announce the winner later that day!
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the new blog! We couldn’t be more excited to finally share this with you.
P.S. Don’t forget to click the Facebook link on the right and “like” us there! You can also follow my mind’s eye at Pinterest, where I curate things that move me in one way or another.
xoxo, Angel