Friday, June 4, 2010

A Whole New Look! FREE Sundress!

I have been struggling with the idea of changing the look of my website for a while now. I wanted it to look more professional, but the frilly froo-froo side of me just couldn't bear the thought of it! So in stepped my friend, Michelle. She has been telling me for years to "clean up" my website as she felt that it competed with the photos of my work. She has a super clean, refined style. However, she knows how I long for frills............
So, she took it upon herself to help me redesign it! (God bless her!) She even walked me through the steps of splicing logos with links, etc. so that I could build and maintain the site myself. Here was the logo she came up with
She went against her grain as much as she could and frilled it up a little for me, yet also tried to keep it clean and professional.
If you get the chance, could you please check my website and tell me if it looks ok on your end and if you like the new look? You can find the link on the left. I would appreciate any and all comments and especially constructive criticism!! :o)
As a thank you, to those who leave a comment, I will enter you in a drawing for a FREEEEEE custom smocked sundress up to size 5. :o)
I will have the drawing next weekend, the 12th of June.
Thank you!!!! Angela
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18 comments:

  1. Ellie InspiredJune 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    It looks very, very nice!! Your friend has great style! I loved your "about me" page. Very touching. The only thing I would add are just a couple of pictures maybe on your home page. It really looks good as is though! Please enter me into your drawing too! What a great giveaway. Congratulations on starting to publish your own patterns. Your work is amazing.

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Angela
    I LOVE the new website!!!!! You two did a great job!!!
    I would love to have one of your gorgeous creations!!!

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  3. MarthaJune 4, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    So pretty. Very classy and clean but still pretty. I do agree that perhaps one classic picture on the front page would be good. ut it really is pretty. Love the colors.

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  4. GoosegirlJune 4, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Angela, everything is so beautiful! I would agree about the need for pictures on your home page. Your work is so fabulous that it really does draw you in, wanting more.
    I love the addition of the casual outfits. I had not seen those before. I LOVE them.

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  5. SisterbillJune 4, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    I'm a newcomer to the site (thanks to Jeanne Baumeister)and I love it! Can't wait to look around. My granddaughter would look lovely in one of your creations.

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  6. KellyJune 4, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    I think it looks very nice! I think it really put the emphasis on your work and not the background. Beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to win a dress.

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  7. dandelionavenueJune 5, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Ok, I have added a photo collage to the home page. Does that look better?? THANK YOU SO MUCH ladies!

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  8. Ellie InspiredJune 5, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Yay!! Gorgeous! Perfect!

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  9. UnknownJune 5, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Hurray! Looks beautiful and your sets really stand out. Whoever wins the drawing is super lucky!

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  10. MegrossJune 5, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Your new web page is perfect! I like the simplicity of the dandelion blowing...your trademark. I really prefer the static pictures to the old scrolling that you had on your old website. This is very classic looking, lets visitors know your style, and gets your message across.
    Meg

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  11. Auntie PamJune 6, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Angela,
    I like the new look! Especially the crisp light blue!! It is like after a spring rain. Ohhhhh to be the lucky winner of a smocked dress for my great niece from the lovely lady who inspired me & lead the way to me learning how to do the lovely new silk ribbon roses I do now. Lily would look just gorgeous in it! Will send you pics of her 1st Bday dress & ruffled panties I just finished for her. Nice change to your Great blog!!

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  12. lizzieJune 6, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I love it..classy

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  13. FloridaBirdJune 7, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    I like the overall look, but you need to proofread all your descriptions. I found quite a few typos.

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  14. dandelionavenueJune 7, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Thank you FloridaBird! I went and corrected the 4 that I found. My fingers must have gotten ahead of my brain :o)
    Angela

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  15. HollyJune 9, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I think it looks fab. Much more streamlined looking and not so busy. Also, LOVE the look of the 'brown paper bag' scallops on the sides. SUper sweet!

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  16. Annie CatletteJune 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I really like the layout of your website. Your colors really do put the focus on your photographs! I'm looking forward to your patterns coming out - I love the work that you do and want to make some for myself!

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  17. dbJune 11, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Love the web site! very simple in organization yet elegant in design. Just enough frill to satisfy and not overwhelm. Love the pictures added to the home page - highlights your tremendous talent. I only wish I could smock/sew like that! Love it, Love it, Love it!

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  18. reece0202June 19, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    I love your site, but I absolutely love your work. It is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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