You may notice things look a wee different around these parts. Things had been feeling kinda dull and boring around these parts and it’s not because I recently noticed my gut hangs out over the top of my pants and I have chin whiskers that sprout faster than I can pluck them.
I decided I needed a change.
Which means someone has been a busy girl. And it’s not been me. Really. I’ve just sat back and heckled as my blog designer busted her arse to create this magic. *Points to her computer screen.*
(Look at the shiny header! The link bubbles! The footer! It’s so pretty it reminds me of my daughter when she actually combs her hair!)
Let’s give a big round of applause to Judith at Judith Shakes Design. Not only did this woman put up with my smart ass emails witty repartee, she was professional, creative and affordable.
Plus she let me talk dirty to her, and she never openly mocked me when I proved how computer illiterate I truly am.
How could I not love this woman?
So for anyone in the mood to shake things up on their own site, I highly, HIGHLY recommend Judith Shakes Design.
Everyone needs a facelift at some point.
Blog redesign, it does a body good.
But apparently does absolutely nothing for those damn chin whiskers.
Crap.
Thanks Judith. You are amazing.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:22
@BusyDad, Dude, you’ll be on my arm like a piece of arm candy when you walk in. That in itself will make you look LONGER. How much more confidence will you need?
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:25
Awesome! I love it. I’ll have to stop reading you just in my reader and click thru so I can see it all the time. I seriously think I need to hire her … I’m SO in need of a facelift.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:28
@Redneck Mommy, *thumbs up* *toothy smile*
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:29
Big red is back! I’ve missed her. I LOVE the design. So much detail! I’m pocketing her info for those days when I need a reason to get out of bed.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:32
Purty!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:38
Hawt!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:39
RAWR. It’s almost as hot as you are.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:40
Great design I love it!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:49
I love it! It’s very…grrr. It suits you. Nicely done, Judith.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 8:52
Wow! It looks amazing.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:02
I haven’t looked at the other comments, so I’m sure 45 other people have said the same thing, but I’m happy to see Big Red back! Love the new site design.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:08
NIce job. Congrats.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:09
LOVE IT! I was begging my husband to design a header for me, but now he’s off the hook! Already submitted my quote request with Judith Shakes.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:13
It looks awesome.
And I am pulling my hair our redesigning my own right now. You are way smarter than me. Judith rocks!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:14
Pulling hair OUT. See. I am that frazzled.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:24
LOVE IT. In fact, I just licked my laptop screen, much like I’m going to lick your face when we meet in Chicago.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:27
Glad to see Big Red is back.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:37
Ooohhh! PRETTY.
I like the new bottom. The bottom OF THE BLOG.
You have a nice bottom, too. But the old one was just. fine.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:48
I too am glad to see Big Red back she is so much easier on the eyes just like you!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 9:54
I LOVE IT! It’s bright and cheery, so even when you blog about dark shit, I will still feel happy.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 10:03
Love the new look!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 10:42
LOVE it! Redneck Mommy is hawt.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 10:43
I’m glad to see the return of the 50ft Woman, was your son heart broken when his picture hit the circular file?
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 10:50
Big Red’s back huh? LOL
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 11:14
VERY HOT… but now I can’t sneak my peekin during work… it’s too HOT and people are constantly walkin by and L@@KIN to see what I’m doin…
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 11:25
yay! they giant redhead is back
methinks i likey 
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 11:29
I love this design! I may have to get my ass a-shakin’ too!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 11:43
I feel so underdressed. And considering it’s you were talking about that’s saying A LOT.
Hotness.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 11:50
Wow, it looks great. Those link bubbles are particularly awesome. Judith clearly knows her stuff.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 12:05
It looks spectacular!! I love it and Judith is amazing! I do love her so…
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 12:19
Judith rocks. You rock. Chin whiskers do.not.rock. I think I am going to start wearing one of those Mary Poppins-style hats that have a pretty bow underneath your chin to hide the 5 o’clock shadow.
xoxo
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 12:51
Nice job. I’m glad to see the glamazon is back. The likeness is uncanny.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 13:30
I was so on board with the blog redesign until I realized that it didn’t take care of the chin whiskers.
oh, who am I kidding, its awesome, I love it, I really need to get something going at my place that looks this good. I may have to drop Judith an email.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 14:34
awesome…it’s like an old girl friend just walked back into my life.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 15:15
This is the hotness.
I need a re-do something awful.
I’ll put it on my list.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 15:32
Love the new ‘do.
Love you too
Eight Days. RAWR.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 15:58
It’s great–I need me some of this Judith Shakes action. When do you have time to have a facelift in the midst of roadtrips and other antics?
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 16:26
I love it! This is more your personality.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 17:05
love the new look!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 18:07
looks incredible over here! i’m totally lusting after this place. beautiful!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 18:18
It looks awesome. Can’t wait to see you in person next week!
Steph
@babysteph
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 18:50
Great new look!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 19:29
I’m glad she’s back! AND, she looks like she’s getting ready to pee ALL OVER that traffic!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 20:03
With apologies to Boo, he doesn’t know good design. This one is awesome.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 20:27
I effin’ rocks!!!
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 20:35
Must agree from my own experience that she’s the best.
Your new design is AHHHHSOME! It’s almost as good as the one Judith did for me.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 21:33
WHAT? Only 97 comments? This new design deserves much more than that.
I thought I’d gone to the wrong site. LIke thought that you had TWO…. nah….
Must admit that I am quite jealous of the delicious design. Maybe I should start asking for donations to help me build a better blog?
BUT not jealous of the puppies.
Good luck with both.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 22:23
I love it….it’s totally you. It’s nice to see the tall chick back again.
Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 at 22:48
It looks good. All sleek and taut.
Thursday, 16 July, 2009 at 0:26
ZOMG !!! It is awesome sauce !! I am jealous !! I spent hours tweaking my shit and in one click,BAM !! The blue thunder strikes again !!