The decisions have been made, the logo chosen and the new look website for Jardin launched.
This morning, I posted details on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and the responses have been very positive – my favourite Comments have been :
“Fresh, clean, vibrant – and a bit retro!”
“Crisp and colourful”
“Delicate, strong and inviting”
“.. feasting my eyes on your new look website”
The lovely Rebecca Pitt , very professional, patient and prompt, designed the logo
And the fabulous Pádraic MacOireachtaigh, encouraged me through all the technical decisions and worked long hours into the night until he, and I, were satisfied.
I hope the text will be easier to read, the photos better displayed and the Home page will give you lots more options – do please give me your feedback.
I set up the original website 18 months ago but really only got into my Blogging stride a year ago.The last year has had its difficulties – my old laptop has started to overheat and only works in 20 minute bursts, but a brand new Mac awaits me. My great gardening influence, my father, passed away on 1st May after a long and good life; I was touched by the response when I returned to my “typewriter” again. Many of you have been regular and faithful readers for much of that time.
In a spirit of refection, I thought I’d just choose a few of my favourite posts from last year .. just in case you missed them! And of course they’ll look much better displayed now; just click on the titles.
Ireland’s most romantic garden
As always, I love to get your Comments, however brief.
Lorna
Jardin 
Looks great and still comes up on my Reader…hurray!
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So very pleased you like it – as one of my very first followers. And yes, I love the Reader too and didn’t want to abandon that connection.
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Congrats on your new look. Very fresh and crisp yet not stand-off-ish at all. Padraic did well indeed. As have you. I look forward to your posts. and my condolences on the passing of your father. A long and good life is a great thing to be able to say for a parent and for all of us..
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Thanks for your lovely words Cynthia; very touched and appreciative.
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I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You have my heartfelt condolences. I am glad to hear that he had a long and good life filled with love and family.
I like the pages new look. My favorite picture was Monet’s garden. It is all the beautiful colors.
Honey
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Thanks so much Honey; really appreciate your very kind words.
I love the colours in Monet’s garden too … not unlike his paintings.
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Very beautiful, both the site and these gardens
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Many thanks – much appreciated Barb!
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Looks good! I especially like the typeface and clean lay out. I know it can be nerve-wracking changing a site’s appearance, but you came through it very well. Cheers!
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Thanks Michael, really appreciate that. You’re so right.. lots of dithering about the tiniest details and then you just have to go for it!
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Congratulations! 🙂 Looks fab on my screen!
Looking at Monet’s garden gave me goosebumps.
Whoa! Gives off a deep 3-D effect. Nice!
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Many thanks for that tree-mendous response. Really glad the photos and posts are looking better.
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Love the new design, Lorna!
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Thanks Julie, that’s really good to hear!
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I’m sorry for the loss of your dad.
Your site looks beautiful. Love the logo! And your pics look awesome. I’ll go check out some of your previous blogs that you’ve linked to here.
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Many thanks Anne-Marie for your kind words.
I’m really pleased too that you like the logo and site. I was aiming for something cleaner, clearer, more contemporary but something to showcase the photos better .. glad you feel we’ve achieved that.
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Lorna,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, though it is wonderful to be able to say he had a long and good life. It is what we would all wish for.
I love the fresh new look, it instantly caught my eye. Well done and good luck with it. Nicki
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Many thanks Nicki for your condolences.
And I’m so pleased you like the “fresh new look” .. it was what I was aiming for.
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I have always wanted to visit this garden, Jardin. Thanks so much for these delightful photos. Also, I like the new look!
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Thanks so much! really glad you liked the new look too!
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Great new look–love all your informative and graphic blogposts
Well done to your consultants Rebeecca and Pádraic–You should be pleased with their results
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Thank you Christopher and yes, I’m delighted with the fresh new look!
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