I decided to go with Katie partly because she was one of the most affordable designers that I could find, but mainly because I really liked the bright, whimsical designs and graphics I saw in her portfolio. I was a bit nervous about letting someone else take over my baby as I can sometimes be quite particular, but Katie made it as stress-free as possible. I am honestly so impressed that she managed to take my very vague directions and somehow create something that is even more perfect than I could have imagined! I feel like it suits my blog's concept and myself, completely.
I do still like my old blog design. I mean, I slaved over that thing with the VERY limited design skills I have and I actually kind of liked how amateurish and juvenile it looked because I felt that suited me and the fact that I don't take my blogging too seriously. But I really just needed a change. I was bored with it and did not have the time or creativity to come up with something new myself, so I decided to hire someone. And with how easy and cheap the process was, it was SO worth it!
So let me know what you think, please! I would love to know. I still have a few tidbits to work out in the sidebar, but it's mostly done. Also let me know if everything is loading properly and quickly on your monitors and such. Thank you!
Funny, we were JUST talking about blog designs on Twitter! I have to say that I really liked your old design, but this one is fantastic as well! I've seen Katie's work before and she makes such great blog designs! Your new look is no exception. I'm loving this, Aylee! And with all of the new life changes in your life, it only seemed suitable for you to change your blog design as well. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this design ! She did a great job.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! The colours are great, and I like that Hedwig makes an appearance! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous. Very simple and nice. I've been working on redesigning mine for months and months. I need to get to it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The colors really are very harry potter and the design is just simple enough to not distract from the blog while still being noticeable :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! The colors and owl are my favorites :)
ReplyDeleteAylee, I swear I loved your previous one, but I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS ONE NOWWW. It totally suits your blog! Like the red and gold for Gryffindor, and the star dividers in the sidebar, and the owl, and the books, and - and - and -
ReplyDeleteYour designer did a FABULOUS job!
I loved your old design, Aylee, I really did. It was interesting and unique and just so memorable! But change is good too, and I really love how this looks. It is quirky and interesting and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the sidebar and the font choices but I personally preferred the other header. It's not that this one isn't a cute concept but the image looks stuck and pasted on it instead of blending. Plus the other matched your blog name perfectly.
ReplyDeleteA. I love her prices! Can I get an amen for a designer that keeps it affordable.
ReplyDeleteB. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the new design.
It's perfect. So you. So cute. So fun. Bravo!
I LOVE IT! And congratulations on the decision to go to grad school. I hope the move goes smoothly and you have a great time in Toronto!
ReplyDeleteYour old layout was adorable and I loved it but the new one is great! Definitely love the colors and of course the owl. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great Aylee. I have been thinking about changing my blog design (I haven't since I started blogging) and I absolutely love the way this one looks. the small details are fantastic. It's lovely, really. I will miss your little potter people though. They were absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteI miss your banner, I so loved the little Potterpuffs ;_; But this one is cool too, awesome colours and really bold. and so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad it went well with KT!
Love the new look. The banner and hedwig pic is awesome
ReplyDeleteYeah, I miss the banner too. But this design is AWESOME. I love the colors, it looks really professional and seems more Harry Potter-ish!
ReplyDeleteThis is BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteI loved the old banner and the layout, but I also love this one. Your colors are very bold and unique while your posts remain easy to read. It's very clean and just... awesome.
HEDWIG!!
I think this one is very sharp...not that the old one wasn't adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour new layout looks very nice. And Gryffindor-ish. It's like I just stepped into the common room! (I feel like a trip back down to the dungeons is in order though... :P)
ReplyDeleteI like it but I kind of loved the old one too! I loved the graphic header. :)
ReplyDeleteBut now we get Hedwing so :D
It's very pretty and stylish
Everything looks to be loading fine. I do miss the header; it made me giggle every time I logged. However, your new design looks very chic and I like the Gryffindor colors. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's very sleek and eye-popping. (I do have to admit to loving your old header. It made me giggle every time.) But I can definitely understand wanting to change things up every once in awhile, too, and this is very striking.
ReplyDeleteI like the new design...
ReplyDeleteSo...I'm guessing you chose Gryffindor colors on purpose?
ReplyDeleteNope, I asked for Harry Potter-esque with no specification on colour and I guess Katie naturally chose Gryffindor.
DeleteI know I've told you already but I have to say it again: I adore your new look! I love Hedwig at the top there and the three stars scattered around (♥) oh and the treatment on the 'P' in Potter just like in the films :D I was on my cell the last time I sneaked by for a peak and on my pc it looks ever better! Congrats on the new design!
ReplyDeleteThe new look is fabulous. I'm especially fond of the owl and the header font. The bold colors are eye popping too. I checked out the prices for KD Designs and you are right, how reasonable. This design also looks VERY professional. With your redesign, does this mean you will be sticking with Blogger and not migrating to Wordpress, which seems to be the trend right now? Just curious...
ReplyDeleteIt does seem to be the trend, but honestly, I'm hesitant. It seems like a bit too much hassle (especially with how busy I am at the moment) and I really have no issue with blogger as it has always suited my needs just fine. Are you considering making the move at all?
DeleteI love the new design, Aylee! It's definitely a job well done. I loved the previous one as well, but this one is much more neat. The starts all over are so pretty and I can't take my eyes off of Hedwig!
ReplyDeleteSarika @ The Readdicts
I really like it just because it's so different from your old design! :) Also, I love the whole colour scheme of it as well!
ReplyDeleteGryffindor colors! Yayee =D
ReplyDeleteI loved your previous theme (I wish I'd have saved that cute blog header) but this one is just as good. Awesomeness =D
As I said before, I absolutely love it! And I'm totally in the works for getting my own blog redesigned by Katie, too! :D I can't wait to see what she comes up with because your design is stunning! :D
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