How did I forget to mention this?

I have completed the first major mission on my big to-do list (in the right column of this blog)!

With tons of help from Justin and Jenn, I now have a main website! ArgyleWhale.com has always existed, but it's former self was poorly organized and did not suit the Argyle Whale aesthetic. I'm relieved that I no longer have to make excuses for my website's ugliness when I hand people my business card.

This renovation makes me feel much more confident and better prepared to tackle my next big project of soliciting businesses who may wish to carry my products. Hooray!

I would so appreciate if you'd take a moment to visit ArgyleWhale.com and let me know if you see any mistakes or awkwardness. A few things have already been spotted so don't be shy (Justin and I are beginners at this). We'll fix it up!

Lastly, shame on me for using a photo that has nothing to do with the content of my post. Justin shot this picture of Kayla (my little sister-in-law) and I in Portsmouth NH and it's so nice that I wanted to show the image even though I don't have much to say about it.

New look!

Justin helped me with design work all morning. We made a little ad for Paper n Stitch's supremely excellent blog, tidied up my Etsy shop avatar and banner, and completely revamped this here blog! Hello Jenuine and Constant Casualty (my Sister in Law) did such spectacular jobs with their blog makeovers that it started feeling stale around here. I thought poor Justin's eyes were going to pop out when we had just finished and I sat back in my chair and said, "ennnnnh... maybe we should change the whole background to celadon green.". I quickly averted a meltdown Amelia Bedelia style by offering him a hot plate of garlicky rice. Whew!

I'm wondering what you think of the new design as I'm always game for a good critique. Did you have that momentary feeling of being lost when you landed here and things had changed? That always happens to me. Also, I can't stop looking at my new page. I feel vain. It's exactly like after I get a new haircut and keep posing in front of the mirror. I really hope I am not the only one who does that.