Monday, March 19, 2012

Changes


Warning: obvious statement about to happen..

Some of you probably noticed some changes around here...


I contacted Brooke a few months ago about blog design for spring,
but at the time she wasn't currently taking on any projects..
I think she was just playing hard to get.

so for the next couple of months I proceeded to harass and bribe her
until she finally couldn't resist my charm anymore.

What can I say..
I'm obnoxious persuasive..
 

Once Brooke said yes,
I contacted Debbie,
whose art I had seen on a friend's blog,
and asked her if she would do a little sketch for me..
within the next couple of days she sent me the above sketch.
and I died.

So blogger and the sketch mated and boom
magic.

And this is why I stalk Brooke..
because I LOVE working with her..
she is sweet, patient, and does exactly what I want
(qualities I look for in a friend...)

A couple new things you will notice:


I know. 
I promise next I will have a baby... to keep the circle of blog life moving forward.
But really this shop has been in the works since December
when I had the idea and my little brother laughed at me.  
what now Shane..what now?

Special thanks to Emily for helping me with the self deprecating tagline. 

2. FACEBOOK. 

With the GFC widget crises of 2012, 
I figured it's time to take this blog to facebook.
This is where I tell you to "like" the page to get updates right?
I'm still learning...


I hope you like the changes and additions!
(if you don't, please don't tell me or I will cry)

73 comments:

  1. Looooove the new changes! Everything is gorgeous! I'm loving the shop as well :) Big changes, big changes! So excited for you. xoxo

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  2. Love the new look! And the shop!

    'liked' the FB page!

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  3. The new page looks great!! I "like" you on facebook now too, how fun and the shop...such pretty things!!!

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  4. Adorable sketch. Reminds me of growing up in rainy Oregon :) Can't wait to check out your shop!

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  5. love.

    and was wondering when these 'made by me' gems were going to go retail.

    beautiful.

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  6. Loving the new design! It's so pretty and the perfect change for spring. I officially "like" you on FB! YAY! :)

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  7. Ok, just saw the header on your shop. Love it.

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  8. LOVE the new look!!! Yay looks amazing! :)

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  9. I love the new design and congrats on the new shop!! I love the tagline :)

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  10. Everything looks soooooooo good =) I've heard that Brooke is awesome to work with from lots and lots of bloggers.

    andddd I was wondering when you'd start selling those cute necklaces you've been wearing in all your pictures.

    You go girl :)

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  11. ugh! i'm at work so everything is blocked so i can't really see the changes but i cant wait to get home to check it out!! i <3 changes!

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  12. Love the new look! Also really like the shop - nice work Madame.

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  13. omfg...that shop is EVERYTHING right now!! and the illustration is totally having a moment right now.

    can you tell i'm doing my rachel zoe impression?

    CupcakesOMG!

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  14. love it all. except the fact that i'm about to be broke from buying everything in your shop.

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  15. I LOOOVEE the change. It looks so pretty and perfect for Spring. That sketch really is the cutest thing :)
    xx

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  16. lookin' good, girlfrand.
    I have a masters in writing and use it to write a blog.
    And nanny.

    We're both winners.

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  17. what a cute blog design!! I like your sketch!!

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  18. I absolutely love the new design! It looks amazing :) Good job!

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  19. so good i wrote a haiku about it:

    suuuuper cute.
    debbie's awesome. i "know" her.
    name dropping.

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  20. New design AND a shop? Girl. You're killing me. I'm in love!

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  21. don't cry, you'll smear your new water colors!


    it's pretty and so springy- love!

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  22. love brooke. she's the best. as is evident by your new layout!

    am i the friend whose blog you saw debbie's sketch on?? please say yes.

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  23. I love the new design. It's so beautiful!

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  24. YOU GO GIRL.

    seriously, neuroscience, necklace making, irish-man-love, fashion... what can't you do?

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  25. It looks beautiful! And your shop is awesome!

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  26. Loving the new header--that illustration is amazing!

    And you make necklaces as well--literally you are unstoppable!

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  27. GO YOU!! love love love love looovvee it! headed to your shop now :)

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  28. Holy frickin night I love your jewelry, as in- Edinburgh just stole my heart and I want to wear it right now, have a giveaway with it, and then have ten more. Same goes with London Pink and Glasgow. Gorgeous pieces!

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  29. Love the new design :) The header is so pretty!! & I love the names of the items of the things in your shop - very clever ;)

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  30. Love the changes! I love how the necklaces on your shop are named after cities :-)

    It's all so pretty, friend! Just like you! :-)

    Xoxo

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  31. The changes look great, lovely new header! And your necklaces are so cute. It's funny, I was actually wondering where you got your little green Ireland necklace recently. Now I know :)

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  32. @Lyndsay: thank you! glad you like it! ;)

    @M: thank you love!

    @Norah: thank you so much!

    @Kat: thank you! xx

    @Kristina: Thanks!! xxx

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  33. I Love Love Love it!
    Changes are fun..it keeps things interesting, which is why my blog layout never stays the same for long! :)

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  34. I love everything!!! You're so cute. I love the sketch...AMAZING. I can't wait to look at your shop :))) xoxo

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  35. I wish you were 11 feet tall.

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  36. Yup, its pretty much awesome. Mental high five on the shop and FB page. I'd totally 'like' it if I had FB.

    That sketch is my favorite thing of it all!
    Emily at Amazing Grapes

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  37. Love the new header! maybe someday I will actually do something with my blog. although it is pretty much almost dead at this point. I need to live in an amazing foreign country and maybe i'd have something.

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  38. Hey doll--ABSOLUTELY LOVE the new design. As promised, I was stalking the blog on my phone yesterday to see it when it went live. It's SO YOU! Couldn't be more perfect!

    And I will be purchasing a necklace as soon as my self-imposed March spending freeze has lifted. haha!! Can't wait to support your new biz!! Love you friend :)

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  39. Seriously couldn't be happier about this. Seriously.Like.. seriously, ok? I'm serious about it. Seriously happy.

    Was that obnoxious?

    In all seriousness (heh heh).. the blog looks great and I really love the shop. Can't wait to make an order!

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  40. Yay for you! I'm trying to decide what necklace I want. They're so pretty and I love that they're named after places. I think I hear an Ireland one calling my name.

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  41. I was wondering when you'd start selling those gorgeous little necklaces you've been wearing! Love the changes :)

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  42. Definitely loving what I see my little Glendy bear. And congrats on the shop!!!! So, so proud : )

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  43. Looks totally amazing, Meg! Love the sketch and the shop!!

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  44. I love it all. Good for you Megan! Your necklaces are so pretty!

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  45. This is awesome Megan!! Love love the illustration and congrats on your shop! Everything is beautiful!

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  46. Love, love, and love!

    Your shop is amazing!

    xxx
    Jenna

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  47. YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! I am so excited and happy for you, Megs!! and i love the title of the shop. amazing. good job eday!

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  48. I love the new design! The header is a dream.
    And the shop? I want the Ireland white nacklace, please. Thank you.

    Love the necklaces, Megan. I am sure the shop will be a hit. :)

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  49. the little water color details of the countries is perfection! nice changes!

    xo the egg out west.

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  50. I am dying over your shop. Such beautiful pieces!! So proud of you!

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  51. Design- great; sketch- fantastic; shop- I'm already picking (what's there right now) and planning (for when you have custom, duh). YAY!

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  52. YEAH GIRL, you do the damn thing.

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  53. ps that sketch looks exactly like you. seriously, if I had only seen you once, and was somehow at the north pole, and saw that sketch, I would so be like, omg that is Megan from Across the Pond right there.

    Swear.

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  54. I just wanted to tell you that your blog is one of my favorites on the internet, and I always look forward to you posting! The new design is perfect!

    1comewhatmay.blogspot.com

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  55. insane in the membrane!
    (ya know, running with the whole neuroscience theme...that's brain stuff, right? or did i completely just make a fool out of myself...)

    love it the new everything! xoxo

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  56. love, love! especially the header...so very you!

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  57. Congrats on the store and the new look! They are both fantastic!
    ps. What inspired the shop? Love the look - esp the edinburgh!

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  58. changes rock..i like the "2012 widget crisis"....funny.

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  59. umm...i'm the anonoymous 'widget crisis' commenter..hahaha.

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  60. I love the new layout Megan!
    LOVE it.
    In a way that says "hey blog layout, lets get married"
    But that'd be weird.

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  61. Ah that is soooo good! Looks clean and pretty and just perfect. Jealous!

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  62. SOOO good! love the new design and your SHOP! YOU GO GIRL

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  63. LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xo.

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  64. Wait...you have a shop!?!?!?!?!? Girlllll I be checkin' that out right meow. Love it and love you! You're a gem!

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  65. Love your changes around here, Megan! Your header is to die for!! I also checked out your shop & you might see me placing an order soon :)

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  66. smart people are not supposed to be crafty too meg! at least this is the lie i've been telling myself to get to sleep at nights...you've totally turned the pressure on. now i'm out for the next big idea....quilted calculator covers,cheerio-bracelets-both edible and stylish.....maybe enough people have forgotten about pogs to bring them back ;) loving the new look!

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  67. I'm slow (that's the nice word for it) but I just saw all the changes and I am on my way to buying a necklace!

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  68. Love the design + the illustration!
    ♡ Lexi
    FASHION: Glitter & Pearls
    WEDDINGS: Glitter Weddings

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