Oh, hey. A few big things I wanted to tell you about:
Big Thing One and Two
You might notice that 1) I gave myself a face-lift (well, the blog, anyway) and 2) I AM ON WORDPRESS. (Part 2 brought to you by Lisa – I was all stubborn and going to figure this out on my own and gave up and called on her services, instead. YAY FOR LISA.) Yes, there are a few kinks we’re still working out, but mostly? I’m so excited .
Big Thing Three
I got rid of my old ads and opening up space in my sidebar for your ads. Yes. Out with the corporations and in with the indie businesses and bloggers! Hurrah! I just want to have more control over what I’m sharing with you guys and less restrictions. PLUS, several people have asked me about advertising here, so I decided to open it up. Interested in advertising? Check out the advertising page for info and rates. As a thank you for being such amazing supporters, the FIRST 5 PEOPLE who comment on this post with a desire for ad space will get a free Size 1 Ad for the month of August. Woo!
Big Thing Four
My brand-spanking-new photography and design website is live. It’s now Little Leaf and I’m SO EXCITED to finally share it after days and days of dreaming, scheming, and designing. As my design business grew, I knew I wanted to incorporate my fledgling professional photography as well. Under Little Leaf, I am able to offer both. And, it’s flexible, so if I ever decide to drop one of the creative services, I’m not pigeonholed. It’s a more developed website, as well, with both photography and design portfolios, a testimonials page, and more. So, please, check it out!
Whew. I’m exhausted.
Welcome to WordPress!!!! The new site looks great! :)
Does this mean you are doing WP design now?
I certainly am! :)
LOVE the new look! Congrats on all the new changes, and welcome to WordPress! :)
okay, so i’m obsessed with the eggplant / mustard color combo now, so thank you for that. i am smitten with the little leaf name and i’m hopping over there in 2.5 seconds to check it all out and i can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! lastly, i wanna advertise with you, i heart supporting other bloggers. :)
So many new, amazing, BIG things!!!!! Congrats, Ashley. It all looks wonderful. :-)
I love the new look, and welcome to WP :D I’ve been on just about every blogging platform there is over the years (at least, it seems that way!) – and WP is definitely my fave. Even if I can’t entirely figure it out.
oh my gosh, both sites look amazing Ashley, I’m so excited for you!! And I LOVE that photo of you and Gabe up top, SO CUTE!!
Ashley, the site looks amazing! I made the switch from blogger to wordpress a few years ago, and trust me, you’ll never look back!
If the ad space hasn’t been snapped up yet, I’d love to throw my (tiny little blog’s) hat in the ring :)
I love it, Ashley! I’m still hesitant on switching to WordPress but maybe I’ll make the move sometime in the future. It does seem like you can do a lot more with it!
I think I missed out on the free ad space by one. Boohiss. (But… if not… pretty please? Me?)
Ashley,
Wow! Nice Make-over! It sounds like a lot of people enjoy using Word Press! Can you blog more about it sometime? I would love to hear all the perks. When it comes to designing, having more control is definitely a plus! I am SO keeping you in mind for engagement pics…someday! lol ;) Congrats on the new designs and pages!
Looks lovely! Yay!
I’d love for you to advertise my blog in the sidebar! ;)
So, will you be doing wordpress designs now? I’m hoping to get a blog makeover in August/September. By the way, I love the mustard yellow of your blog!
You are AMAZING!!! I love reading about your life :) and your designs!!!
The site looks great Ashley!
Yay for the WordPress switch! The WordPress bells and whistles are so fun :)
If there’s still an ad spot available I would love to take advantage of it!
Love the new design, Ashley!
Wow! You’ve been a busy little bee. :)
This is so exciting, Ashley! Congrats on making the move to WordPress. You’re going to love it! And your new design is gorgeous!
Congratulations! The new site looks amazing! Off to check off all your pages now!
Ahh! OBSESSED with Mustard and Gray these days :) Love the new look! I am so excited for your new business ventures in advertisers, design, photography, etc! You hard work is coming to fruition!
It’s so bright and sunshiny! I love it! I’m so happy for you with all of the success you’re growing through your blog and your photography. It couldn’t happen to a more deserving girl. I’m definitely going to be buying ad space from you. I’ve never done that before–it makes me strangely nervous, haha!
Congrats, Ash! Your new sites both look fantastic! Loving the mustard yellow. And that’s so fun that Little Leaf combines your passions for photography and design. <3
Congrats on everything! The new blog looks great!
your old look was unique and so awesome – hadn’t seen anything quite like it. And this one is too!! You are really good at this. :)
Love the new design! So happy you are on wordpress! So happy for ALL THE BIG THINGS!!
i love the new layout, so fun and yellow and lovely.
welcome to wordpress! yay to all new fun things!