Monday, May 18, 2009

Drumroll, please...

First things first....

I've been a bad blogger. Not only because my posts have been few and far between, but also because I have not been visiting and reading and commenting. I'm so, so sorry, and plan to fix that this week.

But I have some good news! Remember that little contest I held where I begged all of you to help me name my new design blog?

Well. We have a winner! And it is...

Meredith, congrats! I'll be emailing you to figure out which gift card you want.

The reason I waited so long to announce this is because I wanted to have the site done. Or at least mostly done, which it now is, although there are many, many things to be tweaked.

So if you want to know the winning name that Meredith submitted, click here. And then come back and tell me what you think - suggestions are welcome! I guess this means I am officially open for business, which could be a little scary if I thought about it very long.
I picked this name because for one, my hubby and I agreed on it. And it also had the sort of whimsical, lyrical feel that I was going for, and it still played off of my personal blog name. So thank you, Meredith!

I have stared at the computer screen for far too many hours this weekend, and my bed is calling my name. Loudly.

I'm looking forward to hearing what you all think...

41 comments:

Amber said...

Heading over there right now to check out your new site!!! HOORAY!! And, again, I LOVE my button!! Thanks, Jackie!

Unknown said...

This is so exciting! Congrats! Cant wait to have you make me a new design someday!

Unknown said...

Awww it's perfect!

Wendy said...

It's great! And that is an awesome name. I've been a bad blogger lately, too. So now I'm going to comment on one of your posts from further down- Cherry limeade slush! Yummy! And now I really want one...

Hope you have a great day!

Unknown said...

Can't wait to click over and see the big reveal! But first I wanted to say congrats to Mer, and congrats to you on the opening of you business! You're going to do great!

Rachelle said...

Love it! So fun and exciting! May the Lord bless your new business!

Wendi@EveryDayMiracles said...

Oh wow Jackie!! It is such a beautiful site! What a marvelous new business for you. I love it!

Aspiemom said...

Meredith came up with a good name! (I follow Meredith, too) Your design looks great (as usual) and I'm sure you will create many pleasing blog designs as you did for me. Happy designing!

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

Your site looks awesome!!!!! I love it. I also think your prices are VERY reasonable.

Oh, and I love the button that you made for Amber!

I'm laughing that you chose my suggested name...because I don't consider myself a very creative person!!!

I am SO thrilled though for you and your new venture. I can't wait to see how God blesses this!

PS--I'm thinking Target, but I'll email you okay? ;)

sara said...

that is the perfect name!! I love it! and the site looks great too!

Rach@In His Hands said...

Wahoo! I LOVE it!! The new site looks fantastic....and the name is perfect. I snagged your button and added it to my blog!

Carpool Queen said...

I love the colors - very soothing, and the very simple directions - nothing confusing!

Congratulations!

Jodie | Velour said...

The new site is so cute! I really love the tree. The look of it is just perfect. :)
And I like the name, too.

H-Mama said...

love it. very cute! ;)

Heather of the EO said...

Love the name, love the look. Great job, lady!

Tracy's Porch said...

Love it! I've been thinking about a blog makeover - so you may be hearing from me soon.

Jamie said...

Love, love, love it! The name and the look.

The Sullivan Sitcom said...

Awesome! So happy for you!

Growin' With It said...

one thing i love about your blog is how bright, simple and cheery it is...looks like that is perfectly reflected in your new business too. i think it looks great! congrats to you.

Penny said...

It's okay, I've been in the same slump. =) LOVE LOVE LOVE the new blog design. Looks fabulous!

Gretchen said...

Love.it.all.

The new blog/store.

The fact that Mer's going to get some time at Target(?). :)

Love that you are following a dream, Girlfriend.

I think your packages and prices look just fab.

Sara@iSass said...

YEAH! Love the name, and the site looks great! The colors are friendly and soothing.

Erin K. said...

Your new site made me smile. I love seeing mamas (or women in general, or, actually, ANYONE) who can find something they love to do and then get paid to do it. LOVE IT.

I also love the name, and the site is adorable. I'm sure you'll get lots of business!

Unknown said...

Love the new site, Jackie. May be contacting you soon about a new layout.

Amanda said...

i love the name! :) and i may just have to contact you for a new layout here in the near-ish future...although i will probably wait until baby #3 decides to join us!

Unknown said...

YEAH! Way to go! I'm going to go check out your new site!

Sarah@Life in the Parsonage said...

Jackie, LOVE the new sight! Best of luck in your new adventure!

Elizabeth said...

The name is perfect! And so is the look. It is so YOU!

Becca~CapturingSimpleJoys said...

Love it! Love the name (good job Mer!), love the design. Simply and easy on the eyes. Beautiful!

Maya's Musings said...

JACKIE!!! I love it! You are so creative, this is the perfect business for you! I'm so proud of you, my friend, love you~

Carrie said...

Oh, it's beautiful! I love the name, that was perfect! I grabbed the cute little button and put it on my blogroll! You're awesome...great work!!!!

Elena said...

You have done a beautiful job Jackie! Congratulations!

Colored With Memories said...

wow...it looks great! very professional...apparent that you have thought through every little detail.

congrats on your new bloggy business...may the lord bless your endeavor greatly!

can you fix my slow computer?!? ;)

Lisa said...

Looks fantastic...very professional, in a bloggy way. I admire your courage to begin your own business. I will spread the word among people I see and the button is up.

The name is just perfect, too. Yay for you!!!

2nd Cup of Coffee said...

Sweet! I love the name. Can't wait to see some of your designs.

Jules from "The Roost" said...

LOVE IT! It is perfect! :)

Becky said...

Love the name! Beautiful website! Best wishes on your new business!! I may hire you one of these days! ;o)

Carolina Mama said...

Many Congratulations! Lovely! You did great. Now, are you open for business? ;)

Mrs. H said...

Oh Jackie it is cute, cute! I love it!!! Good luck! Maybe soon I can get you to give my blog a makeover!

Michelle@Life with Three said...

Love the name and the blog design! Congratulations, Jackie!

Alana said...

Yeah, baby! I love the new site! And the name...awesome! Can't wait to see that cute little button to your site on my blog sidebar pretty soon! ;-)