Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Purr-fect Design

Posted by CB / 10 comments » / Random

Now that you all have had a chance to check out the new blog layout, I HAVE TO tell you who did it, how can you get it for your blog and most important (Am I right?)… how much does it cost?


Before and After

Wow. I feel like a damn infomercial. But I can’t help it! I’m really excited about this.

I’ve watched enough infomercials to know that the products that make me wanna pick up the phone (Are you holding up a finger phone to your ear? You totally are!) and dial the 800 number on the screen are the ones that sell themselves. The ones that speak to me. I think after seeing what Lindsay of Purr Design did for my blog, you can see what she can do for yours. Right now it’s still a work in progress. I need to upload thumbnails for my new archive gallery and reformat all my recipes with my cool new recipe plugin but it will be SO worth it when I’m done.

The great thing about Lindsay is that she’s a fellow food blogger too so she knew right away what I was going for with my blog with minimal explanations. I wanted what I’d seen on some of my favorite blogs: dedicated recipe area, print this recipe link, smooth layout for ads and favorite links, custom header, stats galore, custom color scheme, corresponding favicon and gravatar, help registering for own domain and set up self hosting etc. But other designers I talked with quoted me $300-$500. Now I don’t doubt their talent. I’m sure that they are well worth it but that was WAY out of my price range. Let’s get real. I’m not made of money. I’m not married to a rich rancher. No offense, Readers, you’re not worth it. This is just a hobby for me.

So when Lindsay approached me with a great budget solution that doesn’t sacrifice quality of design for price with her WPSousChef package option, I jumped on it and never looked back. She gave me everything I wanted and then some. You won’t find anyone more patient and more willing to take your ideas and turn them into blog-reality. I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve had designing my blog with her. She really gave me my blog mojo back. Amazing what a little color can do around here! I’m just smitten with my kiwi heart.

At this point of the commercial you’re probably like me. HOW MUCH??

Ok Ok! I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. It says $125 for the ala mode package. But for a limited time, mention my blog and she’ll give it to you for double digits. $99. Huzzah!

Well… what are you waiting for? Do it. I double dog dare ya.

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10 Responses to “Purr-fect Design”

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    Wandering Chopsticks — January 26, 2010 @ 3:01 pm

    I love the redesign. Very nice! And that’s a great deal. I’ve just been doing stuff myself because of the cost. Can’t wait to see what your recipe plug-in is like. My recipe archives are so laborious to do!

    • CB replied: — January 31st, 2010 @ 3:56 pm

      That’s awesome you can do it yourself. I always thought it would be so cool to learn all this coding mumbo jumbo. Maybe there’s a CSS for Dummies I could buy :P

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    food librarian — January 26, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

    Great redesign Clara! It looks great. But I think Andorra needs a badge on the sidebar of her own…just sayin’ – mary

    • CB replied: — January 31st, 2010 @ 3:56 pm

      You’re right! Andorra does need a badge. I’ll see what I can do *wink*

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    Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} — January 26, 2010 @ 9:56 pm

    Your re-design looks great!

    • CB replied: — January 31st, 2010 @ 3:56 pm

      Thank you!

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    steph (whisk/spoon) — January 28, 2010 @ 5:38 am

    looks terrific!

    • CB replied: — January 31st, 2010 @ 3:57 pm

      Doesn’t it? Mucho credit to Lindsay.

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    Lindsay — January 31, 2010 @ 3:26 pm

    Hooray! So glad you like the final product. ‘Tis beautiful! :)

    • CB replied: — January 31st, 2010 @ 3:54 pm

      Thanks again for all your hard work, creativity and patience! <3

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