Soooo...?

You told me what you thought, and I listened. It was pretty much unanimous (sorry, Purple. I can call you that, right? We're on a first name basis now, aren't we???)...simpler is better.

Yes, I heard some suggestions for minor tweaks in the code. Tweaks. In the code. (That's HTML for those of you who don't speak computer-ese). I do not speak computer-ese. I do not tweak. It was all or nothing.

And nothing it is!

So, here we are.

I like it. It's understated. Subtle.

Some candles to set the mood (Tambiance, some might say...well, only a few might say that). Nice colors to soothe the eyes. Nothing glaring. Nothing jarring or jolting.

Just what you asked for.

S.I.M.P.L.E!

Now, If I hear anyone complaining, I just might turn this thing around and go home....

Comments

Alea saidā€¦
Ahh, very nice and sort of calming! Love it!
Little Ms J saidā€¦
I like the dark background. Very nice, understated and quite classy. Would go with a nice Merlot.
Christy Raedeke saidā€¦
Oh yes. I love it. Beautiful with a spooky edge.
Kimberly Derting saidā€¦
I'm glad you guys like it!

And, Little Miss J, I like the way you think. I was hoping someone would offer to bring the wine. I believe you've just graduated to a first-name basis as well. May I call you Little???

Christie, welcome to my lair. *twirls mustache evily*
Heidi Willis saidā€¦
very nice! those candles definitely set a mood!

I like it!
Kimberly Derting saidā€¦
Great, Heidi, you are invited to come over and have wine with me and "Little"! ;)
Leigh Purtill saidā€¦
Far more soothing...much better choice.
Tam and John saidā€¦
I didn't see the original change but I like this one. The candle in the title rocks. Of course.
Little Ms J saidā€¦
Please feel free to call me Little. My hubby nicknamed me that when we started dating because he's a giant and my friends have picked it up. My business partner calls me J. Ms just comes from being a feminist. :P

I have already cracked open a bottle of vino to toast your new layout. Cheers!
PurpleClover saidā€¦
Oh you can call me whatever your heart desires! Your blog (the plain jane classy black) was what gave me inspiration on my blog layout. I was never suggesting that I didn't like the original!

So it doesn't hurt my feelings you went back! I was just saying I really liked the other!
PurpleClover saidā€¦
I have to add that it does make you seem more mysterious like the inner workings of your mind are a hard nut to crack (not that I'm implying you have a nut for a brain - clearly you don'!).

So I like the Mysterious Kimberly Derting.
Liviania saidā€¦
I like it! Not this time but the time before I had someone else tweak my layout. Definitely not in my range of talents.
Katie Anderson saidā€¦
Aahhh yes. I feel like I'm in the dungeon.