a new year, a new look and wishes

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We’ve always found the new year a great launching pad to hit the reset button. Usually we do an overhaul in the home, cleaning closets, filing papers, and re-arranging furniture. But this year we were inspired to re-design the blog.

With inspiration from a few of our favourite artists like the late Margaret Kilgallen, and sites like reformschoolrules.com, I did the graphics and Earl sprinkled his magic coding to make it all happen. We hope you like it!

Along with our new look, we have some fresh new plans here this year and hope you'll stick around so we can share them with you! Wishing only good things for you in 2009!

Mirror display image from Knack Studio.

Jan Halvarson

42 comments:

Kaija said...

Oh the blog looks so lovely! I wish you both (and of course Poppytalk too!) the best new year! I can feel the energy flowing :)

Susan said...

Love the new look !
cheers from the other coast.

Margie Oomen said...

It was love at first sight with your new look . It combines homespun , handmade and modern in the very best way possible and I am passionate about the color red.

Carrie said...

Like the new layout! I've been thinking about doinng a redesign for my blog too but I just can't seem to find the time!

Anonymous said...

wow! love love love the new look - such a surprise and visual delight!! happy new year!

Anonymous said...

the new look is awesome, i love it!
by the way: i'm so flattered you showed my pictures on poppytalk, since i love this blog for a long time :D
happy new year!

Kelly H. said...

OMG.... the new site is awesome! I love the banner.

Alex Louisa said...

Ooooh you can add me to the list of people who love your new look! I'm such a sucker for anything to do with mixes of old/stained paper. Love it, love it.

Can't wait to see what '09 holds! Must be about time for me to apply for one of your markets :)

Ashes and Milk said...

Congrats on the relaunch! Happy 2009!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love the new look too! Can't wait to see what's in store for '09.

arounna said...

Jan,
it looks wonderful!! Can't wait to see what you have planned.

Big Congrats!!

Inklore said...

Your blog looks terrific and I'm excited to see what you have in store for 2009!

Anonymous said...

I love the new look, happy new year!

Anonymous said...

I love your new look...and the inspiration for it. Fantastic!

Nancy said...

Wow, it looks great! Happy New Year to you too!

Chakra Pennywhistle said...

I love this look!!! I just got the Margaret Kilgallen book for Christmas! She is my absolute favorite as well.
Happy new year!

Doyzie said...

Fabulous new look ... very warm and modern at the same time. Happy new year!

Miss Crowland said...

It looks great. Wishing you a great new year.

Brittany | the Home Ground said...

New look indeed! The site look fabulour!!

knack said...

well Jan, what can I say!! Your blog looks FANTASTIC!! I absolutely love the new look!

Thank you so much for always being a positive encouragement to me and for featuring my work on your wonderful blog! xoxo

lisa solomon said...

well - check you out!
woo!

Anonymous said...

Your new look is fabulous -- congratulations!

Diana said...

Looks great and designed beautifully. Now I feel the inspiration to update mine. I've been very slack on this front.

Jan Halvarson said...

So nice to wake up to all these comments - thank you so much!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful job, congratulations!

x

Melanie said...

Wozza love the new look! It reminds me of handmade in every sense of the word. Cheer's to 2009 it's going to be a good one!

hmstrjam said...

cheers, lovely blog!

hmstrjam said...

the mirrors are reminding me of the one in the Van Eyck painting.. can't recall the name!

Jan said...

The new design looks smashing! Nice to revitalize every so often!!

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Jan and Earl ... the new Poppytalk looks amazing! Can't wait to see all the new features you will bringing us in 2009 ... Happy New Year! Irene xx

Unknown said...

Happy New Year :)
The new look is great!
Can't wait to see what you have in store.
-abby
abbytrysagain
and
print+press

Ashley Seil Smith said...

Looks great! Love to read your blog.

Susan said...

I adore your new look, Congrats!

Fiona Cartolina said...

Well what a talented pair you are - we love your new look - great job!

PonyBoy Press said...

Wow, the site looks great. Splendid job. Happy New Year to you!

jo said...

oh margaret....

i love Margaret Kilgallen. she is in my top 5.

heather smith jones said...

You guys always get it right! I especially love the drawings on the left sidebar at the top!

Decor Addict said...

LOVE the new design! It's perfect!

Anonymous said...

Its lovely!

trisha said...

love the new look! what a great way to start off the new year!

Kristy said...

love the new look - so much texture!

Jan Halvarson said...

Thank you so much everyone, we're overwhelmed!