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Baking, Cooking, Decorating, Tea Time, and taking Inspiration from those I love and the world around me...

A sharing of my heart and my home from a Christian perspective

...with a wee bit of whimsy added.

Monday 5 January 2009

A New Birdhouse & A New Look for My Blog.












It's a new year, and with the new year, I thought it was time to get a new look for my blog. If you recall, my blog was rather plain & pink; hot pink to be exact; and I'm not really a hot pink person. Although I like the colour; I just didn't like it on my blog; I wanted a softer look.
So, while my son Jordan was home for the holidays, I asked him to help me apply a new background. I don't know my way around computers very well but as with most young people, he is right on the mark.
He helped me select a background I liked and then he set it all up for me, a new border and all... I also took a new photo of my Rose Chintz coffee set and added that to my header. Did you notice the adorable birdhouse beside the dishes? That is Jordan's Christmas gift to me. I love it!
The birdhouse is made of tin, hand painted on all sides and has the Fleur-de-lis on the roof. The Fleur-de-lis is actually a raised pattern in the tin and just lightly brushed with gold; so it is very ornate. The birdhouse is also decorated with pink crystals. I thought you birdhouse lovers would appreciate seeing it!

















Thank you Jordan for all your help, I couldn't have done it without you. And thanks once again for the birdhouse. You really know what Mama likes!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

5 comments :

  1. Hi Sandi,
    Love the new look on your blog.I have been trying to fiqure out how to do that but no luck-I guess I should call in one of the troops to help.
    The bird house is adorable-a lovely gift!
    Take care,
    Carolyn

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  2. The birdhouse is gorgeous. I love the new look of your blog. I think redecorating blogs is almost as much fun as blogging.
    Charlotte

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  3. Nice new look on your blog for the New Year.That bird house is so unique...can you imagine the type of classy bird that would use one of those?

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  4. Sandi: Your new design is truly You! It is beautiful as usual ...like you...May the New Year be as lovely to you as the beauty you show us through your stories and designs.
    Auntie P

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  5. Hi Sandi,
    How beautiful I really really love your new look, it does look so soft , warm, and cozy. Isn't it wonderful when our children can help us decorate our bloggy's *smile*.

    Hugz Lorie

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