You may notice that things are looking a bit different around here. My blog (finally) got a facelift! Actually, it was more of an overhaul, either way I’m truly happy and excited with it.
Well, it also moved, but for those of you that are not bloggers you may not understand all of that. I made the switch from Blogger to self hosted WordPress and absolutely love it! There’s so many more features and things I can do. I’m still getting used to some of the changes even though it’s been a few weeks. I also plan on rewriting a few things like the “about me” section and the “family life” section. I also plan on adding a new and updated photo of myself, but for now this will do. I love the layout and the colors. It feels so much cleaner and more organized, and isn’t my little baker girl so cute?
I’ve been saying for over six months how I wanted a new design, and to transfer to WordPress since it has so many more options. The problem was that I just didn’t have the time to sit down and do it. So when I discovered Jacqui had a special going at the end of 2013 I just had to take advantage of it. She did all the transferring for me and also gave my site a completely new look. My friend Meeshi designed the baker silhouette and the vision in my head is finally on my page! I am so grateful!
Jacqui was patient with me and all the changes I wanted, she assured me she could do what I wanted and she delivered! For the longest time I was scared of the change, but now I wish I’d done it sooner because I really do like it a lot more now. Speaking of change, I haven’t been around much in the past week or so because I also moved! It’s definitely a year of changes so far, and it’s only a month and a half into the new year. You may remember that we also moved last year around this time. We hadn’t planned on moving any time soon, but our one year lease was up and our landlords had other plans for the house so we had to roll with it. The good news is, I think we’ve found where we will stay for a LONG time. (yay!). I’ll post some photos soon, as well as a few little DIY projects we have planned too. Nothing too major, because our house is a beauty. Just little things that will personalize it a bit.
This space will still focus mostly on food and recipes, but I also want to share other aspects of my life and interests which is why the focus is a bit different than before. In my house the kitchen is the heart of our home. It’s where we cook, we eat, we share stories. I sign paperwork for my kids school, I sit at the kitchen table and work, it’s where homework gets done and family parties end up. That’s what I envision this space to be. It’s my virtual kitchen where I share my food and recipes, but also where I discuss a little bit of my life with you. My favorite products, adventures, pointers and tips and talk about my family. I hope you like the changes!
Welcome to my kitchen!
I’m excited about the new changes and am ready to settle in to my new spaces – both online and off. 🙂 I’m also a bit behind, but I have a few Valentine’s Day recipes I hope to get prepared in time to share.
I’m so excited for you and all of your changes 0 online and off! 🙂 Congrats on the home and the new blog. Looks great!
xoxo
lisa @ being stepmom
Thank you so much Lisa, this will be a year of big changes for sure!
I love the layout and design of your blog! You terrifically talented friends, and that little baker girl IS super cute!
Thank you so much Cole, they totally got what my vision was and I love that!
Looks wonderful. Really like your header and logo. Love from SITS!
Thank you Crystal!
The blog looks great! I’ve been on blogger blogs in the past and word press is so much better (that’s what I’m on now). I can do so much with it pretty simply where on blogger I was scratching my head how to make something work.
Thank you Diana. Yes, it is so much easier to do a lot of things, I’m very happy!
Since I’m stopping by from SITS I can’t comment on the ^changes^ but I do like your layout! There are so many plug-ins you can get for your WP blog, it’s hard to know where to start — or where to stop! 😉
Yes, I’ve already had to control myself and try not to go overboard too quickly! haha!
Congrats on the new look and the move the WordPress, Dawn, you’re gonna love it! So many possibilities, right?
Yes! I feel like I’ve been opened up to a whole new world. My favorite is the printable recipe plug-ins. That’s actually what sparked the interest in my move over a year ago!
I love your nice clean look! I was on free wordpress and switched to self-hosted wordpress recently, and I love it too – I love customizing. I still have tweaking I want to do, but it’s been great! Congrats on your change! #SITSBlogging
Thank you, so glad you are liking the self hosted as well!
Self hosted wordpress is the best! Congrats on switching over 😉 #SITSBlogging
Thank you, I love it!
Your blog looks awesome! I love the logo… you’re lucky to have such a talented friend! I’ve been considering making a change to wordpress too but I’m scared!! Is there a way to transfer your followers over from blogger or do you have to start from scratch? Stopping by from #sitsblogger
Thank you Colette! I think that if you are contemplating the move, go for it! You won’t regret it. Anyone who follows via feedburner or Bloglovin’ will get the smooth transition!
Congrats on the beautiful site design and all the changes going on in your world.
I’m super late, but catching up on your blog via #sitsblogging
Thanks Dani, I’ve been catching up too!
Hello to the lady with it all together! I love your site and I added you to instgram and “liked” you on FB! Hope to keep in touch #SITSBloggingLove
Hi Davia, thank you so much for the follows. P.S. I wish I had it all together, many days I feel like I’m losing it! ha! 😉