The end of the year is approaching. It’s a perfect time for taking stock and making changes. For me, this year, that means updating my blog. (I still have the same theme and photos that I used the day I started my blog in October 2014!) It’s time for a remodel.
I will be taking a few weeks off from posting in order to focus on that work and enjoy the holidays. I hope you will join me again in my new digs after the first of the year.
See you in 2023!
Christie is an author and retired professional communicator who blogs about life transitions, wellness, mindfulness, and anything else that answers the question "So what? Now what?"
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Looking forward to seeing the revised product and, in the meantime, have a happy Christmas and New Year.
Thank you Caree. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours!
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Love you Liz!
I’ve been toying with the idea of redoing my blog template over the next few weeks, too. But then I remember it’s December so I’ll probably just goof off instead. Good luck & Happy Holidays!
I understand the feeling, Ally. I’ve been toying with the idea for a while too, but was pushed into making the change now, as my old theme isn’t compliant with the latest version of WordPress. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Merry Christmas Christie. Have a happy, safe and fun new year with your family.I’m looking forward to seeing your reconstructed blog.
Thank you Jennifer. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I can’t remember the last time I changed the look of my blog. I love the idea of starting the new year off with a refreshed template. Hmmmm… maybe I should do that too.
Enjoy your time off and have a wonderful holiday season!
Thank you Janis. I’ve been thinking of updating my theme for awhile. I was given a shove when my old theme wasn’t compliant with the latest WordPress update. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Enjoy your blog redesign. I look forward to seeing the results.
Wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday season.
Thank you Donna. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Nothing like a new year coming for a refresh. May it all go well. Thanks for your contributions to my blog link up too…and it will continue from 4 Jan. Happy Holidays, Christie. I look forward to seeing the ‘new look’ too. Denyse.
Thank you Denyse. I look forward to linking up with you in the new year. In the meantime, happy holidays to you and yours!
Hi Christie – have a great Christmas and I look forward to seeing your new, fresh site in the new year. I used to change mine around quite regularly, but now I just update my profile pic occasionally to reflect the fact that I’m 8 years older than when I started! See you in the new year xx I still have another couple of posts before I rest over Christmas/New Year and then back with my new #WOTY for 2023.
Hello Leanne. I do feel a little “guilty” every time I look at my seven-year-old pic. I just didn’t have a good one to replace it with. Then when my theme “broke” with the WordPress update, I decided it was time to put in the effort to update everything. I look forward to connecting with you in the new year. Until then, enjoy the holidays!
Christie, best of luck with the changes. I look forward to seeing what you come back with. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Suzanne. Merry Christmas to you as well!