New Look

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What-ho, what-ho, what-ho!  {I may or may not have finished a Jeeves and Wooster omnibus this morning. [I did.] (Does anyone else love how they're called omnibuses?!)}


Well, here's the new look for spring!  Whatcha think?  *bites nails*  I will admit, it didn't turn out exactly as I'd hoped, but overall I think I'm satisfied with it :)  I'm sure there will be much tweaking going on in the coming days (I think I want a different background).

Btw, Miss Meg, thanks for your suggestion to unveil it on April 1!  I would wait, except that tomorrow is always the busiest day of my week, and I don't know how much time I'll have.  Hence the early reveal :P

What think you?

Comments

  1. m a r y l i zMarch 31, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    *gasps* Girl, your new blog look is GORGEOUS! I love all the beautiful purples and greens! And is that Keira Knightley picture in the header from Anna Karenina, by any chance? Hehe, I think it's rather funny because I just discovered the movie soundtrack and mentioned it in my post today. *smiles*

    Anywho, your blog looks positively stunning! *dies of the prettiness* (And I love your new profile pic!)

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 10:50 AM

      Dawwwww, thanks, girl :D It is! Haha, yep, you and I both ;) I need to try the soundtrack!

      *blushes* Thank ya! (I know, the new profile makes me happy :D)

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  2. Carissa (Regency Woman)March 31, 2016 at 8:14 PM

    I think it's absolutely lovely. Well done!

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  3. Erudessa ArandurielMarch 31, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    Love it!! It is gorgeous! And I need to read more Jeeves and Wooster!!

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks so much, Bailey! *gasp* YUSS DO IT. You'll never regret J&W ;D

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  4. Miss MarchMarch 31, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    Olivia, your header is BEAUTIFUL! I LIKE it! As to the background, yeah I could see doing something different because you've had brown before...but sometimes a simple background like this adds a nice effect by making the header stand out more. Anyway, whatever you decide will be lovely, I'm sure. :) Oh, and I really like that quote by C.S. Lewis that you have on your profile! That's great!!

    ~Miss March

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 10:52 AM

      Thank ya, Miss March! Exactly--that's what I'm thinking about the background. This is my go-to one, and I do love it, but I think I want something a little lighter for this header :) *squeals* Thanks! I love it too :D

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  5. MorganMarch 31, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    It looks absolutely lovely, Olivia!! Sooo pretty! <3 I'm curious, who is the lady by the mirror? Wonderful job!! :)

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 10:54 AM

      Morgan, thanks so much! The lady in the mirror is Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina :) (I haven't seen that movie. I really liked the book, and the movie looks like it would be FANTASTIC, but unfortunately it has a lot of content :-/)

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  6. Emma JaneMarch 31, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    It has the Emma-Approved seal of Excellence.

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 10:54 AM

      *gasp* It DOES?! That makes me happy ;) (Btw, I LOVE your new profile picture :D)

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  7. Katie HannaMarch 31, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    It's beautiful!!! Purple is one of my favorite colors ever, so I love it! :-)

    Ahhhhhhhh . . . a Jeeves and Wooster omnibus . . . there is nothing more perfect than curling up in a big comfy chair with one of those. They're AWESOME. :-) (And yes, "omnibus" is a fantastic word!)

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you, Jessica!

      I AGREE, SISTA! Seriously, those stories are some of THE most wholesome literature I've ever come across, ever. They're not dreadfully deep, t'is true, but they are so impossibly clever and hilarious. And they're sweet, too :)

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  8. AbbyMarch 31, 2016 at 11:45 PM

    Sooo pretty! I love it! The colors are amazing!

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 3:43 PM

      Aww, thanks, Abby! I love the colors, too :)

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  9. AnonymousApril 1, 2016 at 6:11 AM

    I've never seen Jeeves and Wooster. Apparently Australians are unfamiliar with it. ;)

    I wish Robin would 'just drop in on me'... *siiigh* (I'm afraid I've got a slight obsession with the story of Robin Hood. Or just guys in hoods in general. I'm watching a TV series with my older sisters called Arrow which is modern, but yeah, it's got a guy in a hood and he's really cool. I'm afraid that show (even though it's got quite some content and we have to skip a few scenes) is slightly addictive.)

    No, I really like it! It's so FRESH. :) (I like fresh. It's one of my favourite words, actually. I love the SOUND of it.) I love your sidebar pictures, too! That lavender colour is gorgeous. (And your PROFILE PICTURE!! I LOVE that dress of Padme's. :D I WANT IT.)

    Oh, it's my name! *blushes* (I can never stop getting a funny little feeling when I see my name on the screen like that. Hehe.) Well, I don't really mind that you revealed it now... and besides, you know what?! It's actually the first of April here. :D (Haha! Win win!)

    *I* think it is delightful. That's what I think.

    ~Miss Meg

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 12:40 PM

      May I just say...ARROW IS MAH LIFE. *ahem* that is all, good day.

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    2. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 3:47 PM

      I think you'd really like J&W, Miss Meg! They're absolutely adorable and hilarious stories :)

      Hahaha, IKR?! (The story of Robin Hood really fascinates me, too. Oh, yeah, I've watched a bit of Arrow. It looked like it'd be another heart-wrencher show :D)

      Aww, thank ya! (I really like the word 'fresh' too, now that you mention it!) Eeeeeee, I know!!! I'm really happy with that picture :D

      Haha, I know how you feel ;P Oh, yay! Yeah, I was wondering if it might be. So win! ;)

      Thanks, girl :)

      Laura, haha, I love how you understand all of my TV show loves. Like literally all of them. It's rare, so it's really nice to have someone else to fangirl with ;D

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    3. AnonymousApril 3, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      Laura:
      YOU UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU. (It's addictive. It really is.)

      Olivia:
      I think I would, but I can't find J&W anywhere around here. :/

      Arrow IS another heart-wrencher show. I like it way more than I thought I would. It's just too... I don't even know what it is! Action AND emotional stuff...

      Thanks for your darling words, old girl. ;)

      ~Miss Meg

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    4. OliviaApril 9, 2016 at 8:43 PM

      Aw. Sadness :'(

      I bet! From what I've heard, it's really rather a bally lot, emotionally and all :P

      Of course, m'dear! :)

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  10. Karis DeHavenApril 1, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    I like it a lot! Don't change the background, please. I love the texture and the color.

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 3:53 PM

      Thanks so much, KB! Aw, well, I love this background too, but I think I might want to try something different for a change. I'm looking for a background to try, but even if I find one, it may not last if I decide I don't like it.

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  11. AnonymousApril 1, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    This is LOVELY, Olivia!:)

    ~Rilla Blythe

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  12. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 12:37 PM

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  13. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    Can I just say your new look is lovely? That is all, okay bye.

    Jk, it's lovely but that's not all I'm going to say. I LOVE THE HEADER. And is it weird that whenever I see a post from Meanwhile in Rivendell, I get excited? Your blog is wonderful. I love the new look. :)
    Psst, by the way, the comment I removed had a horrendous spelling mistake. XD I don't know about you, but I'm always curious why a comment was deleted and what it said. :)

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    1. OliviaApril 1, 2016 at 3:56 PM

      *grins ridiculously* Thanks, Laura!

      Oh my gosh! *hugs you* You dear awesome thing, you <3 You made my day :) (To be fair, is it weird that I get excited whenever I see a comment/post from Laura Yackel? ;D Oh, and btw, is it okay to call you by your real name among the interwebs, or would you rather not? Just wondering, 'cause I think you've told me it before and it's a beautiful name :))

      Oh, haha! Thanks for explaining! I didn't even catch the spelling mistake when I read the first one :P

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  14. EvangelineApril 1, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Very pretty my dear! Can I email you about a new design idea I would love your input in?

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  15. Naomi PittsApril 2, 2016 at 4:37 AM

    It is SO pretty. :-D

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  16. Rosie McCannApril 2, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    It's perfect! So spring-y!! And love the gif, by the way :)

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    1. OliviaApril 6, 2016 at 4:24 PM

      Rosie, thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it :) (And haha, isn't it awesome?)

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  17. AnonymousApril 2, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    Beautiful perfection!! Really gets you in the spring mood. :)

    -The Girl with the Gold Pen

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  18. NatalieApril 4, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    Olivia, I LOVE it! It's so pink and dreamy and lovely...perfection. And so is that gif. ;) And your new profile picture! I adore that dress of Padme's. :)

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    1. OliviaApril 6, 2016 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks so much, Natalie! I'm so glad you like it :D YES, isn't the gif awesome?! And the Padme picture makes me too happy :)

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  19. Bekah The BookwormApril 6, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    I love the new look :D

    (Also, that mean. I love it.)

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    1. OliviaApril 6, 2016 at 4:32 PM

      Bekah, thank you! I really appreciate it :)

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  20. AbigailApril 10, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    I love the new look Olivia!! It's gorgeous GAH!!!

    I've tagged you for the Infinity Dreams Award, if you would like to do it!! :)

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    1. OliviaApril 16, 2016 at 2:13 PM

      Aww, thanks, Abigail!

      And thank you again! I'm really hoping to get it done; I love the questions you made up :D

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