[Do you see the new blog header? If not, hold down the ‘Control’ key and ‘F5’ key at the same time to refresh your page if you aren’t seeing the new header.]
When the seasons change, I’m often motivated to change as well. I purge clutter, enjoy new seasonal food kicks, and break out a to-do list before succumbing to disorganization in 3 days time. Ah, it’s great.
The other day I was reading an article about improving the appearance of a blog. It said, ‘If your website had no text at all, would people know what your blog was about?’
I imagined my blog without text. All that was left was a creepy, glow-y profile picture circa 2008. Yikes.
It was kind of like looking back on my Grade 2 picture seeing myself with a side pony tail and a scrunchie.
Oh wow. Thanks Mom?
I’d like to think this new header is clean, fresh, and seasonal. Aside from my dying basil plant, I was able to grow these vegetables in my garden this summer (the picture, however, is from 2010).
My plan is to create a new header for each season shooting local and seasonal produce. So if you hate this one, it’s only going to be around for about a month. For Fall, you’ll probably see gourds, squash, pumpkins, candy corn, apples, etc.
For Winter, you’ll probably see snow, ice, and extremely unflattering winter boots circa 1994. For Spring, dirt and mud. You get the idea.
This header was a close second with a new and improved tagline…
My third idea was a Chocolate Chunk Toffee Bar dipped into a Green Monster. It demonstrated a lovely balance of health and indulgence, but perhaps not the most photogenic header of all time.
PS- Photoshop owns my soul.
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I thought it would be fun to have a discussion about blog headers today. What makes a great blog header? For bloggers: Did you design yours or have someone design it? What do you love about your header or want to change? Feel free to link to your blog in the comments.
I just used a picture a friend took as my header… I don’t really know HOW to design one. I’d love a “how to” post. :)
I like the header but I’ll miss seeing you! Maybe in full blown Fall you could have a pic of you holding a basket of fruits and veggies with the changing leaves behind you or in a cornucopia? (The fruits and veggies, not you in the cornucopia unless of course you’re feeling like jamming yourself in one. Can you tell 1) I’m so in need of a weekend and 2) I’m ready for Fall like yesterday!?)
hah love that. I’m afraid it would look super cheese ball!
Only if half of you is popping out of the cornucopia juggling turnips, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and baby pumpkins! But hey, what a traffic draw for a month! :-) (Because longer than a month would just be wrong! LOL)
Your shirt in the grade 2 picture is baller! Also, the new banner is a delight. Kinda making me crave tomato sauce!
lol @ baller!!
I like change. I like the vibrant color and the freshness of the food, it makes me want to grab a red onion ;)
I love the header! So fresh and clean (now I’m singing the outcast song….shoot….)
I also love the “seasons” theme…it’s cool how your blog will REALLY reflect your eating!! when you change your food with the changing seasons…your blog changes too! love it!
I absolutely *love* the new header! Sad to hear it will only be here a short while. It’s fresh and unique!
I only started my blog three weeks ago, so I don’t have a fancy header (honestly, I wasn’t sure I could keep it up past a week, but I’m having so much fun with it!). Mine is the just the name of my blog! I like your idea of changing it for the seasons though, very fun!
Love the new header. It’s very fresh!
The header is lovely. You’re rocking that ponytail. My mom did the same style on me, except she twisted the tail into this weird roll thing while it was wet. Somehow it would stay that way all day – like a big red cocoon on the side of my face. Ah, the good old days.
My header is self-designed (our souls are held hostage by the same fabulous software). And I love it. I learned how to use the path tool just so I could make it. It’s amazing. I use that tool for all kinds of things now. Including my recent “Screw the noble reasons. I just wanna look great naked” photo/reason for wanting to lose weight/ad thingy at Jack Fit.
By the way, for a “not a real post,” this one sure seems like a good one. ;)
That hairdo sounds killer!!! Wish I could see a pic :)
i hate mine. I designed it. I love meals and miles and pb fingers header.
LOVE the new header!! It looks so… fresh!!! love it!!
It looks good! :)
I don’t mind mine but it’s uber simple and from a free wordpress site… can’t wait to upgrade and get my hands on it a bit! :)
I like my header… but I get bored and change it around every now and then
LOVE the new header!! I just did the same with my blog… must be the anticipation for a new season :) Can’t wait to see all the cool things you will be able to do with seasonal headers!
I’m actually so glad you changed your header because I read your blog everyday at work and I have to kind of minimize my browser in a way so your picture doesn’t show – people will then definitely know I’m reading personal blogs at work!
Also side ponytails are still in imho! :D
Yea I could definitely see that! Glad this one is a bit more discreet :)
love the new header. That’s a great tip, I’m glad mine does in fact reflect what my blog is about if it had no text! Good test though :)
I really would like to update mine with better pictures though but I’m ridiculously horrible at technology so this scares me and I refuse to pay for any more blog services for at least a couple of months after a self host switch, buying domains, buying hosts, and redesign!
I’m excited to see your new headers with the seasons!
I totally agree with change. My header shows water I think. Kind of generic but it is a photo that I took, plus really, water represents a lot of very important things — life, change, flow…
ok. i know i don’t know you personally, but your voice is just so real it’s like i DO! and you make me laugh. especially in this post. :D
also — i’m making the delicious chilled chocolate mousse for my 5th anniversary tonight per my husband’s request!! we both love it and use every occasion as an excuse to make it!
Happy 5th Anniversary!! :)
I love the new header! It really captures what your blog is all about. You are such an inspiration, thank you for everything you do!