Temporarily closed for reconstruction

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.

Different colored paint smears.

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!

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18 Comments

  1. 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!

    1. 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!

    1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    1. 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!

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