Welcome to the new & improved Hooked on Houses! It’s been a long time coming. I mean a long time. I have been blogging for nearly 2 years without a proper logo. But finally, with lots of help from blog designer extraordinaire, Shannon of Eight Crazy Design, things are looking a lot brighter around here.
This is my happy place. I want it to be a happy place for you to visit, too. I hope the new design reflects that. Like a little spot of sunshine on a cloudy day…
I never had a blog button before, either. Can you believe that? Thanks to Shannon, I’ve got one now. Copy that code over there in the left sidebar and you can add it to your blog!
To bribe encourage my bloggy friends to wear my new button, I’m giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. If you add it to your blog, leave a comment here to let me know and I’ll enter your name in the drawing!
This Thanksgiving I have a lot to be grateful for, and my loyal readers are at the top of the list (sorry fickle readers, but you didn’t make the cut–ha). Have a wonderful holiday, and I’ll see you when I get back from Indiana!
(Photo source: Country Living.)
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Me likey!
It’s beautiful!!! Love it! Congrats on getting your own button Julia!!
Amber´s last blog ..Friend Makin Mondays–Thanksgiving!
wow! envy envy envy….. It’s gorgeous! Congrats. Now I’m off to install your button….
Kirsten´s last blog ..Aerogramme
Julia it looks really, really great. I’ll add your new button tomorrow proudly. Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!
I like the logo and the button, and they look great!!! I have added it on my website: http://www.myspace.com/myfunworld
Love the new look!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dawn-Hydrangea Home´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving to You!
I LOVE it! What a great design!!!! And the fact that you have never had a blog-button and STILL have tons of readers is quite impressive. I’m grabbing a button, now!
Trish@TheOldPostRoad´s last blog ..Tree in a Bucket or Basket?
It look so good! I think it’s perfect! Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s going on my blog this instant!! Love your new look Julia:)
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints´s last blog ..A grateful heart and winner!
Julia, it looks great! Another thing to add to the “what I am thankful for this year” list. Perfect timing to launch it. Happy Thanksgiving!
I like the new look, much more personal. I have installed your button on my page, and I must say it looks right at home next other HOH links I already had.
Julia, what a wonderful look! Congratulations, and I’m grabbin’ that button! Happy holiday weekend!
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I love the new look, sunny and bright!
Emily@notionsonnesting.com´s last blog ..I Spy
I love it. It’s too cute. Comfy, too. Congratulations.
Very cute
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Julia,
Love the new look! Have a happy thanksgiving!
I LOVE this. I was just thinking of doing a redesign myself. You’ve inspired me!
Love the new look! Congrats…I know it’s a lot of hard work. It looks great. Wishing you and all your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
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I love it! : )
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving in the land of my forefathers! (well…at least 2 or 3 of them…waha!)
Julie M.
Julie M.´s last blog ..A Peek Inside…The Wee Barn
I’ve added the button! great new blog!
Sunshine´s last blog ..Living Rooms & Baths
I love your new look and button – it’s a great design and really fits your blog. I’ve never added a button so maybe I will try yours.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Sandy´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving!
Love the new look! I have installed your new button on my blog and it adds a perfect touch.
It is so fresh and pretty! I have also put your button on blog!
Have a joyous Thanksgiving! ~?
love it – me jealous, you lucky.
Joni Webb´s last blog ..Top Ten Thanksgiving List
Hurray, Julia! It’s beautiful! I put your darling button on my sidebar!
Bettsi´s last blog ..That was fun!
It all looks lovely.
I feel I should send you a ‘welcome to your new home’ card!
I hope you will be very happy here, and that you have some lovely new neighbours! Lol!
Janmary, n Ireland ´s last blog ..Lessons Learned – musuems, friends, and school runs
I love your logo! Such inspiration and ideas here. You’ve even helped me with the interior design course that I’m doing without even knowing it.
I’ve proudly put your button in my ‘Friendly Blogs’ section of my blog.
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Hi Julia,
Your new design is awesome, fresh and fun! I just added your button to my sidebar under Inspirational Links. At your leisure (ha!) would you grab my button for your blogroll (and replace the text link). Thanks so much!!
Maya@Completely Coastal´s last blog ..I Adore Driftwood Decor
I really enjoyed working with you and creating your sunny spot on a cloudy day!
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Love it, love it!! it looks so fresh and pretty! CraztEight has done a fabulous job x
Liz@Violetposy´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday {2007}
I added your button!
MamaHen´s last blog ..Okay, I have something to say now….
very nisch!
Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..Classy St Georges Home, SA
It looks great and I love your button! Happy Thanksgiving.
Beth@The Stories of A2Z´s last blog ..Sherried Sweet Potatoes by Tidewater on the Half Shell
I added your pretty new button. The new blog design is lookin’ good!
Chloe & Co.´s last blog ..Aimee’s Home Tour, Master Bedroom
Perfection! The new look is absolutely perfect!
Congratulations!
I love the new design!
Kathy R (Bermudaonion)´s last blog ..The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies – Day 12
Julia! I love it!
Snatched a botton for my blog, it’ so cute.
Janet´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving!!
I so enjoy reading Hooked on Houses; in fact, I have recommended it to friends, which I have rarely done with any blogs. Thanks for all the work you obviously put into it, it’s like getting the coolest magazine – but free and online! I’ve put your button in my sidebar and hope it will send at least a few more readers your way.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tracie´s last blog ..Gift Tags for You
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
I will proudly display your button on my blog.
Your blog looks beautiful! I visit daily because it is my “happy place”. Thank you!
Ohlala, it’s fabulous!!! LOVE IT!
Dagny @ Beautiful Living´s last blog ..A modern take on Chinoserie / En moderne tolkning av Chinoserie
Ooo… I love it! Great work! And I would love to place your button on my blog!! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Christine´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving!
Love the new look and your blog. So much fun!
Kwana´s last blog ..Giving Thanks
It’s gorgeous! YAY!
MissCaron´s last blog ..HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
It looks great Julia! Happy Thanksgiving!
JenR´s last blog ..Before and After Party!
I have added your button, so glad you got one! I love your blog and read/lurk faithfully.
Kim´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving
Love the new look. Your button is on my blog.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Hi Julia,
Yes your blog is definitely a happy place and I have added your button. I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
P.S. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
LeAnn´s last blog ..What I should be doing………………………
It’s beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Heather @ Book Addiction´s last blog ..Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
Happy Thanksgiving…I just added your link on my blog and I love your new look. It is just as you describe it
It’s awesome! I’m putting your blog button on my blog now!
Jenny´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving
Pretty spiffy!
And Happy Thanksgiving!
xox o
Visual Vamp´s last blog ..Mrs. O Sets The Table
I just added you to my blog, button and all. Love the new look, hooked on that white house with the picket fence.
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Hi !
I just discover your blog, it’s wonderful ! I’m adding it in my fav’s and I’ll visit it everyday.
Happy Thanksgiving !
Blessings on the new baby blog-theme! Happy Thanksgiving – and thank you for all the pleasure your blog has given me!
It’s lovely! Even before I got to the part in your post where you talked about the giveaway, I had decided to snag that button for my site! I love it!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Be blessed!
Deidra´s last blog ..Parenting Myths and a Giveaway!
You…girl…are BEE-YOU-TEE-FUL.
Yes you are. Yes you are!
Makes me wanna stay awhile!
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Gorgeous header!!! Love the new, clean look. So inviting.
Happy Thanksgiving too.
xo,
Cristin
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It looks fabulous. Perfect new look for you site. I added my button while watching the parade this morning. Happy Thanksgiving!
Why S?´s last blog ..The Box
I can get lost for hours just exploring your beautiful blog.
I had it listed on my roll, but have now moved it to the top!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Linda in Seattle WA
Cool Beans! Looks good. I’ve added your button to my list. Happy Turkey Day!
Sue´s last blog ..A Clear Head and No Mug Shot
Love the new look, girl!! and yes, I’ll add your button to my site!!
Nancy Hood´s last blog ..Birthdays & Holidays, Giggles & Delight
I love the new look! The colors are my favorites, I love aqua and orange. I’m off to add your button!
Jamie´s last blog ..Dining Room Before and After
Pretty! Pretty!
Melanie´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving!
I love your blog you have such beautiful pics! Your new header and button are soooo cute I just got mine! Thanks You
Happy ThanksGiving!!
Darlene a fan in PEI
Darlene´s last blog ..Fall Knittin’ a Mitten
Ahhh it looks GREAT!
Carmen´s last blog ..Give Thanks
I love the new look! I did post your button up on my feeble little blog so maybe you’ll get an extra couple-a readers out of it? I hope I win the gift card, there’s a book I need to buy!
Heather´s last blog ..Tickens
i love it so much …. I know how long it takes …. and the blood sweat and tears that go into it…well done
xoxo
Stephanie@Geezees´s last blog ..Remember when shopping this holiday season RED IS THE NEW BLACK friday
Congratulations on the new look! It’s fantastic
Tamara´s last blog ..My Love/Hate Relationship With Poinsettias
Me likey lots!!!
Well look at you Miss Fancy House Pants!
Looks great…I really love the logo.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving…thank YOU for always bringing happiness to the shorehouse.
laura @ the shorehouse´s last blog ..The Cheating Baker
WooT!!!
Loving it!
Aunt Amelia
Aunt Amelia´s last blog ..After the "feasting"…
I like it! I’m adding it to my blog now.
Tina´s last blog ..Hello Mr. Turkey, How Are You….
I just wanted to say that I love the new look Julia.
Puna´s last blog ..November 27, Black Friday Morning
This is a great website. I come to visit almost daily.
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I forgot to note that I placed the icon on my website for all to come and visit you.
barbara gunderson´s last blog ..Dye Candy selvages arrived!
Ha! I read about the button and put it on my blog right away and came back to read the rest. Didn’t even realize you were giving something away. Love your blog! Thank you for the extra bonus of maybe winning.
Daniela´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving!
I love the new look…it’s so bright and eye catching! I always get my share (and more!) of eye candy here..I have a really large sweet tooth!
Pat´s last blog ..FRIDAY FAVorite
Congrats on your new look – it looks great and I’m so pleased it’s still simple enough for me to read at (ahem) work!
Struggler´s last blog ..The most amazing shoes I’ve ever seen
Doesn’t it look great! This is already one of my favorite sites and it is now even more gorgeous!Well done! I will add your button now too.
Enjoy your weekend, Natasha.
Natasha´s last blog ..I’m dreaming of a white…..cookie!
Great job !! Enjoy your blog and the inspiration.
Love the new logo! I added the button to my blog. Enjoy the weekend!
Suzy´s last blog ..Sleep…Who needs it!
It’s perfect!
Jessica´s last blog ..More Christmas Ideas
I love the new look Julia…it’s perfect!
Stephanie´s last blog ..Remember when shopping this holiday season RED IS THE NEW BLACK friday
I love it! Your blog looks great!!
beth´s last blog ..Fluffy Eggless Pancakes
Hey Wendy, your blog is fantastic and looks great with the new design. Well done!
Nicole´s last blog ..Only 37 sleeps to go…..
LOVE the new look!! =)
Vicki´s last blog ..HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!
Very nice!!
I’m putting your blog button on my blog now!
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Hi Sweetie, I love your new look. I’m putting your blog button on my blog now.. I’m so impressed with all these buttons, going to have to try and figure out how to do it..lol.. I would love to win your gift.. how sweet of you. I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving. hugs ~lynne~
lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart´s last blog ..A Gathering of Love
Absolutely delightful my friend….delightful.
Smiles ~ Ramona
Ramona Owen´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving
Wow! Pretty spiffy!!! It truly reflects you now. Well done! Happy weekend!
Paula Grace
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Very fresh feeling!
Tina´s last blog ..All things Plush!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new look and of course I’m adding your button to my site. The header AND the footer are great! What fun, Julia!
christy´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving Eve Morning
I want to let you know that I love the new look on your blog especially with this cute button! I added your button under a link that says “Blogs that I Enjoy Reading” on my blog.
Dina Marie´s last blog ..New Hooked on Houses Button!
Love it Julia!!! Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving. So glad to be your bloggy friend.
Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog ..A Thankful Home
If I had any technical savvy at all, I’d have your adorable new button on my blog. I’m not sure why I can’t seem to make buttons work, but I can’t. Darn. If ever there were a button worth having, it would be yours.
I DID, however, add you to the list of blogs on my blog roll. Should have done that long ago. Because I’m hooked on Julia.
Richella at Imparting Grace´s last blog ..Too busy?
Love the new look!
Beeee u teeee fuull! I lvoe your new look.
Tried to do the blog button but screwed up. Will try again.
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PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT….
I love your new look!
I am adding your cute lil pic to my blog side bar……
Hugz, Dolly
Absolutely Gorgeous! Love your new layout and your cute little button
I especially enjoy the balance of your new logo image.
Melody @ Party Cupcake Ideas´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving: Fall Leaf Cupcakes
LOVE the new look…and love the top ten Christmas movie homes. The Griswald house is an American Icon!
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Love the new look! I absolutely love seeing the beautiful homes on here.
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LOVE THE NEW LOOK!!!!!!! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!
I LOVE the new look of your blog! Very nice indeed…
Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs´s last blog ..~*I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas*~
CONGRATS!! On the new look, the logo is perfect, cute without being too cutesy, all very well designed although I would expect nothing less from one of my favorite blogs! xoxo
Bailey´s last blog ..This Year I am Thankful For…
Fresh and beautiful! Love your makeover, Julia!
angela|thepaintedhouse´s last blog ..This Is Good-Bye, Friends
It looks great, Julia! I’m putting your button on my sidebar right now!
Hi Julia! I adore the new look. The logo is great. Grabbing your button now.
I love it! I can’t remember if I told you that, but just in case I didn’t, I’ll say it again.
living with lindsay´s last blog ..A Wreath Re-Do
I LOVE IT Julia !!!! I took a little bloggie break…..I can’t wait to catch up !!! Sadly no one even knew I was missing…
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, we sure did !!! We have LOTS to be thankful for this year….
Are those hamster things I see all over the news on anyones Xmas list ??? Yikes we had the real thing at one time…..a little surprise my teen brought home one day JP lived to be very old in Hamster years…..I ended up taking care of it of course, I was afraid to touch it….so I would scratch his back with the end of a pencil….. lol Memories….
Have a lovely night,
xo Kathy
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rue
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I read several blogs daily and your is my favorite. Happy 2nd birthday.
Love your blog. Such Inspiration. Ill adding your button to my blog now…
Bethany
I too am hooked on houses and HOOKED on your blog. I have your blog button.
Daily laying it at the Master’s feet!
Laura Ann
I also thought my home would raise in value and as you said… keeerrrplunk!
Your button has been on my blog for quite some time.. Happy 2nd anniversary!
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