Some of the feedback I got yesterday was that many of you missed a few features of my blog before the redesign, mainly the blog roll with links to other blogs, and the ‘like it,’ ‘love it,’ buttons too. I am happy to put them back! I … just need to figure out how to do it. (Switch to WordPress, they said. It is so easy and intuitive, they said. LIES!) Anyway. So I could use your help reminding me of some of your favorite blogs that I used to have on my sidebar, and I’ll try to get that reinstated. Or if you know a great plugin for that, I’m all ears. Yay, feedback!
And now, I present the office makeover of a dear friend of mine, Kristen at Capturing Joy. She’s talented at many things, and has a personality as sweet and colorful as this room. She’s also a photography genius and is constantly sharing her tips and tricks, (although the best thing she ever taught me is how to stand next to people in pictures without looking like I despise them. I don’t! Just respecting your personal space bubble, that’s all).
I love this giant photo feature wall, and that skinny little console too. Be sure to head on over to her blog for a good look at all the fun details she’s got going on in here!
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17 Comments
Molly
December 4, 2013 at 4:05 PMAdorable! I always look the same way in photos, I feel squished up against people, but then I see the resulting photo and look like I’m standing much farther away than anyone else – so if you ever feel like passing on that tip, I’m all ears!
Lindsey @ Better After
December 4, 2013 at 5:01 PMHaha, the tip was just to not be afraid of touching! She physically smooshed me up against the people I was in the a picture with!
Lindy
December 4, 2013 at 4:18 PMLOVE THIS!!
Katie
December 4, 2013 at 4:27 PMReally like the colors! And where did that ginormous frame come from?
Kari H.
December 4, 2013 at 4:46 PMCute room! The bookshelves look so much better now, like they belong! I could really use that photo tip, too. P.S. I love your blog. I check it pretty much every day. 🙂
Lindsey @ Better After
December 4, 2013 at 5:03 PMThanks for your sweet words Kari! And the tip was just not to be afraid to squish up against people in a picture. A two inch gap looks a lot bigger on camera than you think!
Cody
December 4, 2013 at 4:59 PMWhat I love the most is the walls being repainted,the blue is nice and airy. Must applaud her for not being afraid of color.
LeeAnn
December 4, 2013 at 6:11 PMThe colors are just fabulous! I would love an office or any room with that color scheme.
Jessica H
December 5, 2013 at 9:56 AMWow, that is colorful. I wouldn’t mind working in that little office.
Merry
December 5, 2013 at 11:32 AMI love all those bright happy colors!
I can’t remember all the blogs that you had links to, but I do remember that I used those links. 🙂
Centsational Girl? The Lettered Cottage? The Happy Housie?
p.s. It is -22 with the wind chill here in MN today. So enjoy your nice warm weather!
Gigi - My Fab Fit Forties
December 6, 2013 at 7:25 AMI am in a big avocado green zone now so I really love the painted bookshelves/armoire! I’m getting twitchy now to go out & find a piece of furniture to redo!!
Lindsey @ Better After
December 6, 2013 at 9:20 AMYes! I love the green too, especially with that wall color.
Rochel
December 6, 2013 at 10:27 AMHey Lindsey,
I always visit your blog but rarely comment cuz’ I don’t have much to add to what’s already been said. But just remember you have an ongoing “A.W.E.S.O.M.E!” from me :-).
I really miss your blogroll and I am a big WordPress fan but have never added a blogroll to any of my sites since I use WordPress for organization websites and not for blogs, but here’s a link to some plugins you might try:
http://www.wptemplate.com/plugins/top-15-blogroll-wordpress-plugins.html
Lindsey @ Better After
December 6, 2013 at 11:08 AMThank you Rochel! I will check them out for sure!
Amy J
December 7, 2013 at 1:18 PMI just caught up on your posts after a vacation. I am totally guilty of reading and not commenting, but I love your site. One of my very favs! I even show it to my kids because they love before and afters. I will try to pop in on the comments section more often!
Cathy
December 9, 2013 at 8:23 AMThis is so refreshing! I think I’ll go to her place from now on to get my work done. Also, as an FYI, yours is my favourite blog. Not only do I get a daily fix of home reno projects, I eat up your humour. I rarely comment, but I visit every day!
Lindsey @ Better After
December 9, 2013 at 9:06 AMThanks so much Cathy! That makes my day to hear! 🙂