As you can see, the blog has had a make-over! For the longest time, I have wanted to give Temporary:Secretary more of sleeker, grown up look. I had put it off for several reasons; I was scared of change and I was scared readers wouldn’t like it. My plan was to make the drastic changes before the New Year so that I can the blog can get a new, professional look and a fresh start, but I kept holding back. I had also become attached to the girly, pastel colour scheme because I had comments from people telling me how much they love it and from getting that feedback like that made me more reluctant to strip it down. But I knew it was time to move on from that and grow up! Now I wish I did it ages ago. It’s amazing what change can do!
Thanks to pipdig for installing the template and ensuring everything works! I have spent the day tweaking the blog layout, and I think I’m finally done. I’ve got a new header, new menu bar and a couple of new things on the side bar. I just wanted to write a little something to acknowledge the changes before resuming my blogging schedule tomorrow.
I hope you like my new blog design as much as I do! If you’re thinking of giving your blog a make-over, I highly recommend pipdig!
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I really love it! I think the minimalist, white look is very sleek, sophisticated and professional! xx
Sam | Samantha Betteridge
Looks great Sarah!! So simple and pretty 🙂 xx
Oh wow ! I love it so much ! Great job Sarah !!!
Sara,
http://thecrimeofashion.blogspot.fr
this is great, love the change!
Marveling-Mind☀
Love the new blog look! I had mine done this week too. Its a great way of starting the new year & getting the creative juices flowing
http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/
looks beautiful <3
I LOVE it Sarah, it's gorgeous!!!
It looks fantastic. I really want a new makeover too. 1. Mine has a lot going on rsagarding background and I want something professional and sleek and clean looking. 2. I did the design myself also xx
Kate | A British Sparkle
I love the new look!! I have never changed the look of my blog massively, only tweaking the layout and logo every now and again. This post has inspired me to be bold and have a makeover too!! Thanks! Lily xoxo
meetmeinmelford.blogspot.com
i like it! it does look nice and fresh, as well as professional! 🙂 xx
I liked your last layout, but this is much easier to navigate and read without getting distracted 🙂 happy new blog!
ohhellojo.blogspot.com
Gorgeous makeover it looks so clean, fresh and beautiful! I love having a little refresh every now and then, I think it makes you want to blog more too!
alice x | beautybyalicee
The new design looks lovely, I personally prefer this one over the one you had before 🙂
The Urban Obsessions // Vegan Food & Lifestyle Blog
Love it, love your header too x
The Beauty Trove
Congratulations on the blog makeover! You've done a fabulous job with it and I think it looks much more professional 🙂
Miss Imogen Smith
Looks great!
Your blog looks gorgeous! Great job on the layout, it's spot on!
Sarah 🙂
Saloca in Wonderland
I love your new layout. I definitely think it looks more sleeker 🙂 X
THEFASHION-JUNKIE
Wow, I'm loving the new layout Sarah! I always find that a little blog refresh is great for my motivation 🙂
I love it too! Thumbs up!!
Don't worry, changes are good!
Your blog is lovely as before but more clear and relaxing 😉
Keep blogging and, most important, have fun!!!
xoxo
I love your new design – it's so pure and modern!
I'm glad you decided to take the plunge and do a blog make over 🙂
Yay I love it, I really did like your layout before but this one is definitely professional xx
Beautiful design! I'm thinking of changing mine too.
Sheri | Behind The Frames
Gorgeous layout! Super professional xx
http://barbie-fromhell.blogspot.com
My blog used to be pastel purple/orange/pink! It was a little hard to part with, because the fun colors felt like a part of my personality, but I've really come to appreciate minimalism! Minimalism is timeless 🙂 and I agree, it makes me feel more mature as well, but I'm probably just as immature as ever 😛 Anyways I love the new look! I find it very interesting to see how minimalism has started to make its way into your life (referring to how you're painting stuff white). I think I need to start getting rid of clutter too! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Love the new layout! I used pipdig too, what a helpful, easy company they are!!
Zita Jane xx
Twenty Four
Looks very sleek. I like it.
Very pretty!
I think it looks lovely 😀
Love Hayley,
Water Painted Dreams
Love the clean look! 😀
https://japobsganbare.blogspot.com
It looks great !
http://www.fruityandpassion.com/
I love the new look! Pipdig does such a great job.
doitfortheirony.blogspot.com
I absolutely love the makeover, I prefer the minimalistic and stripped back look!
Beka. xo
littleworldofbeka
I love your new blog design x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I love it, it's so beautiful, clean, and sleek! So simple yet effective. I also really like the fonts used!
Love the new look! It can be a dramatic change to adjust to a more minimalist look for your blog when it was very colorful before. I used to have all kinds of crazy backgrounds, but then I wanted a more grown up look too, so I went to for a cleaner template, which I now like better than the colorful templates I used on my blog.
Pipdig are amazing, I love my new blog design and yours is gorgeous too… not that you needed a new design because your other one was lovely too but a change is always nice 🙂
Jade x
Girl Up North | UK Lifestyle Blog
Some of my favorite blogs use Pipdig templates as well. Their designs look so professional and neat. I love you new template!
Life With Antlers
Phil is a genius, and I love his designs! I think your new design looks incredible, yet still like you! You look gorgeous in your new profile picture, Sarah 🙂
Emily | ahemitsemme.blogspot.com
So much pretty, i love the sleek design <3
http://justanorwichgirl.blogspot.co.uk
xx
omg love the redesign!! xx
Natalie / Salt & Sail
It looks fab chick
Lauren
livinginaboxx
Sarah I love it! It is so clear and beautiful!
xx
Look gorgeous! I LOVE pipdig; I've worked with Phil a few times now and he's currently in the process of re-designing my blog too! He's amazing. Your blog looks so sleek and clean cut (not that it wasn't before!) xxx
It looks great! I recently did the same thing to my blog Life in Mascara. I find that the cleaner, white, and less complicated backgrounds draw people's attention more. Love your site!
http://www.lifeinmascara.com