Welcome to our new home!
For the last couple of months Harley and I have been “passively” looking for a new home. While we loved our original residence in Doodleville, my energy was stifled a little because of the constant reminders of – let us say – a different time in our lives.
A few weeks ago we decided to take the plunge, we found a place we thought was pawfect for us so we packed up our belongings and moved in over the weekend…
Our first home was wonderful – but it was built for two. While we don’t necessarily see this one as “smaller” we’d like to think it is tailored more towards Harley’s new lifestyle. So welcome, please – come on in and make yourself comfy. Allow us to show you around our humble abode!
It makes sense to start by showing you our “welcome sign” also known as our new “logo.” Its versatile design makes it whimsical and just plain fun, a lot like Harley. Together, we made the interior design color selections…
Like any new home, there are still a few things left to do but since we’ve already moved in, let us take you on a tour…
- The Doodle Daily tab is our foyer or our “home page.” It’s “how” to get your daily dose of doodle blog chuckles.
- Categories, is our kitchen – just like opening the pantry to choose your favorite snack, mouse over the tab and when the drop down menu appears – choose what type of adventure you want to catch up on.
- About could be compared to the upper level of our home, “hover” over – then stroll through all the rooms:
- About Me gives you an inside look into who I am, or better yet who I’m evolving into thanks to you – our readers.
- Tribute is our way of always having Leo near. Honoring the incredible animal he was, celebrating his life, while remembering the oodles and doodles of love he shared with so many.
- Services & Advertising as well as Site Polices are the wallpaper in my office. Just information for anyone interested in helping us pay the bills or at least purchase some treats!
- Doodlers is an educational play ground for little humans. Here Harley will create fun stories for local elementary school classrooms. He’ll turn ordinary lessons into fun and interactive ways to engage students with reading, writing, and computer skills.
- Contact Us will allow you to “talk to me” whenever you want. Goodness knows, I love hearing from you.
- Favorite Things is our bonus room. The room you didn’t expect to have in the house and when you realize it’s there you’re thrilled! Here we will showcase any and everything we love that we think you will love too!
I believe we’ll be very happy here, and we want you to come and visit even more than before.
All this couldn’t have been possible without the help of our “website” real estate angel Makya of Mareta Creations. She helped us locate our new home, designed our logo’s, taught me a few things, and kept me off the ledge of a very tall building as I tried to figure out how to navigate my way through all this Word Press mess. #jumper
Make yourself at home – I’ll go make the coffee!
That’s our mischief. Thanks for reading and make it a great work week but be quick about it, it’s a short one…
I am joining the Monday Mischief blog hop brought to you by Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies.
November 24, 2014
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
November 24, 2014
Thanks Katy – I believe Harley and I will be happy here!
November 24, 2014
Looking good Harley! Congratulations on the new place. Your tribute to Leo is beyond perfect. Can’t wait to have more time to roam around a bit more.
November 24, 2014
Please come back and poke around Dash & Lilly. Harley sees you as “family” so you’re welcome all the time (we’ll leave the porch light on for you) BOL
November 24, 2014
Oh thanks. Still hoping for a December east coast trip! Dash is already packed (ha!)
November 25, 2014
Can’t wait to meet you too!
November 24, 2014
looks GORGEOUS!!! Pawtastic job! LOVE IT!
November 24, 2014
Thanks Caren, I remember when you changed your site, so I know you can relate to my enthusiasm. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving – Best to Dakota from Harley!
November 24, 2014
Wow…nice place!!! Love the new digs!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
November 24, 2014
Dory, I wish you were closer, you could come on over and PAWty with Harley from time to time 🙂
November 24, 2014
Ooo congratulations! I love it! It looks so clean and fresh and simple. It’s perfect!
November 24, 2014
Thanks Ann, I am so happy, I smiled all day!
November 24, 2014
Looks wonderful! Very clean and modern! I’m always fiddling with our “home.” 🙂 Love this!
November 24, 2014
Rama Mama, now that I am off the custom site I too can learn, tinker, and fiddle with the different rooms. Thanks so much 🙂
November 24, 2014
It looks so clean and modern!
November 24, 2014
Awhhh, thanks Mr. N – I love our new home!
November 24, 2014
A beautiful new home for you and Harley, I love it! Congrats on the move. Love the logo!
November 24, 2014
Thanks Sand Spring – We (I) am so happy I waited, allowed myself to heal, and thought long and hard about what I wanted to see represent Harley. I too am in love with the logo! Thanks so much – Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
November 24, 2014
Looks great! Love the clean and simple design!! Congrats!!
November 25, 2014
Thanks Miley – I’m becoming more of a “less is more” kind of gal. I love clean and simple. Take care 🙂
November 24, 2014
Oh, your new home is lovely! Good job finding the perfect place!
Can you email me your mailing address at jackiebouchard at hotmail dot com? Glad you were excited about the win! 🙂
November 25, 2014
Thanks Jackie – I think I will be very happy with my new residence. I emailed you and YES I am super excited to read your book.
November 24, 2014
I love your logo — it looks great!
November 25, 2014
Thanks Mary, We’re still smiling 🙂
November 24, 2014
Love this so much. Hope there are many years of happiness in your new home 🙂 The logo is wonderful.
November 25, 2014
Thanks! We are settling in and getting comfortable. Happy Holidays 🙂
November 25, 2014
LOVE the new place! It’s perfect for you and Harley!
November 25, 2014
Thanks so much Jessica – Happy Holidays to both you and Luna
November 25, 2014
Your new home looks really great! Congratulations on the move. You have to wait until the time is right to move and I think you guys were there! Enjoy!
November 25, 2014
Yes, Emma – I believe you are correct! We had to wait for just the right time!
November 25, 2014
Great new digs! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2014
Thanks Rachel, Have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
November 26, 2014
Love the new look. Congratulations on the new digs.
It’s never easy to make changes when you are still thinking of the ones who lived in the old place with you. But hopefully you’ll be very happy in the new home and makes lots of new memories.
I have to do the same thing myself. My husband designed my header and colors and I hate it (shhhh, don’t tell him). It doesn’t look like me at all.
And that’s what’s best about your design. The clean, sophisticated look really does suit you and Harley. But I do think you need to include a picture of yourself in the header. I loved the photo on your old site of you with Harley and Leo. It was wonderful.
November 26, 2014
Thanks Pamela. You’re right change can be good for us, but sometimes it’s just so hard taking that first step. I won’t tell your husband anything, but for what it’s worth, I like it. The B&W photos of the three of us is what inspired me to use B&W for all my headings. You can find the three of us throughout the other sections. I will always incorporate those in my website. It’s my “beginning.” Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
November 26, 2014
Congratulations! The new look suits you! ♥
November 26, 2014
Thank you so much M.K. I believe we will be very happy here. I’m still smiling!