Finding The Identity for The Bewitchin’ Kitchen™ with Purr Design + #Giveaway
I’ve been blogging since June 2009 (June 3, 2009 to be exact). I have gone through many looks but TBK has finally found it’s identity (thanks to Purr Designs).
First and foremost: this is not sponsored. I am absolutely giddy with The Bewitchin’ Kitchen’s new look that I wanted to share my experience with Purr Design and do a little throwback of all the looks that The Bewitchin’ Kitchen™ has gone through.
I have been looking at Purr Design for years, but it wasn’t until speaking with Stacie (from Simply Stacie) that I decided to sign up for her waiting list. I came off the waiting list in June and received notice that Lindsay would start working on my blog in August.
During my Carnival Cruise, I spoke with Amy from Mom Spark (another client of Lindsay’s) and she made me that much more confident that I made the right choice and that I was going to love my makeover. She was right. I’m head over heels.
Since 2009 I have done a lot of themes, looks, and designs on The Bewitchin’ Kitchen™. There has also been a lot of wasted money and tears. I have probably spent over $1000 in different logos (some I never even used because they were awful). Not only is my blog my business, but it’s my baby. I take a lot of pride in TBK and I feel it’s a reflection of myself and my personality. I was never able to get it right until I contacted Lindsay. Lindsay just gets it. It’s not easy to explain one self’s personality via email but she got it and I’m thrilled. She’s so organized too! I loved her teamwork platform and she met deadlines. Very professional. She’s worth the investment, trust me spending more on my blog design that what my little-used car is worth was a difficult decision but I’ve already almost made the full ROI.
So for fun, I thought it would be interesting to showcase some of my old blog designs. Enjoy.
The first look I was able to recover from Wayback Machine is from September 2010. There were a few more of this quality between this look and the next (remember when everyone had scrapbook themes? I had one of those too).
Towards the end of November 2011, I had my first paid blog design. It was under $200. I was really proud of it. OMG you guys, remember Google Friend Connect?
December 2012, I moved over to WordPress and got a more “streamlined” look. I was heading in the right direction.
I was always one to play with the code and change up the colors. I was always seeking for a look that was more “me”. 2013 is a big year for me back in July of 2013 that was when I decided that it was time to take my “gig” more seriously and work it as a business. It’s been uphill since then.
2014
2015
Yeah, there were a lot of designs in 2014 (and 2015). Lots of themes purchased and looks played with. I was never happy with any of them. For 2014 and 2015 I just got one day a month to look at, but I’m pretty sure that there were multiple tweaks a month.
For 2016 I had one main design, I just tweaked a few things for the year (be proud). I made the “logo” off Photoshop and called it “good enough” but it always bugged me that I didn’t have an identity.
Purr Design
Then Purr Design happened. On October 3, 2016 my new design went live and I couldn’t be happier. Not only is my site faster than ever, it looks better than ever. Thank you Lindsay form Purr Design for bringing me my identity and making me proud of my blog.
I know many of you have been with my from the beginning and thank you. I recognize your names in the comments and over the past eight years we have built a relationship. I appreciate each and every one of you! New and vintage 😘.
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I would use it to buy lunch
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I would use the money to buy some embossing folders for card making.
I would use this money towards a lightweight jacket for my grandson.
I would use it to put towards some new winter boots.
I would use it to buy Christmas gifts
I would use the money to buy Christmas craft kits.
I’m actually searching online for a pullman bread pan right now – they’re so expensive! I’d put it towards one.
I never heard of that before. I just Googled and now I want one…thanks haha!
I would use the money to buy my mom some flowers.
I would use it for a tank of gas.
I would use it toward Christmas gifts.
I would use it to buy movies.
I would use it for christmas!
I would use it to buy myself some luxury yarn.
I would use it toward gifts
I’d use it to buy my mom a new sewing kit
I would use the money towards the purchase of a new chair for my living room.
I would put it towards ordering dinner for hubby and myself…once the kids go to bed 😉
gotta be blog related right, love the look
I would put the money towards a new laptop that I am saving up for since my current one has a cracked screen.
I would buy some junk food.
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I would buy new boots.
I’d put it toward a new blouse.
I would save it for Christmas shopping.
I would buy some ebooks.
I would buy some perfumed candles.
I want to do some shopping on Amazon, new socks maybe . .
Lol! So exciting…socks. Your comment made me giggle haha!
I would love to use it to buy a new cast iron pan for the up coming holidays and all the cooking I plan on doing!
OO! I want a cast iron too.
I’d get some neat Hallowe’en decor for our first Hallowe’en in our new house!
I would buy my mom a birthday gift!
I would use it for Christmas!
I’d put it toward Thanksgiving dinner.
I would use the $25 for christmas gifts!
I could use it to put toward more things we need for our kitchen. We just moved, and we got rid of a lot of our stuff in the process.
I would love to win and use this awesome prize for my little one’s clothes
Thank You
I’ve just recently gotten into crafting, so I would use the amount towards card making supplies!
I would save the money towards my sons’ college fund.
I would keep it in my account to save for Christmas shopping.
I would buy some blogging stuff I need!
I’ve got into coloring books recently, I’d put the money towards some decent pencils 🙂
I’d put the $25 towards Christmas gifts!
Love the new look 🙂
I would use it for Christmas decorations.
i would buy books.
Definitely for my special someone 🙂
Would like to sum them up to my account and then buy a present for myself. Haven’t decided yet! But it’s going to be for Christmas. xx
I would use it for groceries for the family
i would use it to buy a gifts
I’d buy a new dress
I would buy a winter hat and cute mittens for my daughter.
Books for school
I need a new washer & dryer
snacks for the kids lunchbox
i would use it towards new calendars for my home office
I would use it for things needed around the house.
Toward a good Thanksgiving turkey.
either gifts, bills or extra vacay money.
I’d pick some jewelry
I’d use it for Christmas gifts
Groceries
I would use the $25 for Christmas shopping.
I would use it for books for my girls for Christmas.
I’d probably buy a recipe book with it. I really want to get into cooking.
I would use it for gifts for my family this holiday season
I would use it for bill paying and Christmas
I would put it toward gifts. I have little’s birthdays and holidays coming up.
I would use it to buy some dog toys!
I would put this towards a speaker for my son.
I would use it for Christmas presents this year.
Probably books =)
I would put it toward a lovely pair of tall brown boots for the fall season!
my favorite soup
I’d shop online 🙂
I would use this to purchase some household items.
I would use it to buy Christmas gifts.
I would use the money to put toward Christmas presents.Â
I would use the money to buy Makeup
maybe buy some steam games.
I would use it towards getting my haircut
With Christmas coming up, I would use it towards gifts. Both Chapters and Toys R Us accept paypal!
I’d buy groceries with the $25.
With the $25 I would buy fermenting supplies.
thank you
I would use the $25 towards my son’s 2nd birthday gifts.
I would buy myself some books, real paperback books, I got my eye on Stephen King – Different Seasons would be perfect for now, I mean reading late in night with rain outside, oh boy…can’t wait
I’d use it to get a few books.
I would use it towards my Christmas gifts–probably books, or record albums.
I would use it for pet supplies.
I am saving for Christmas so I can buy my hard working husband something nice! Thank you!
Oh I would use it towards our little ones winter jacket and boots!
To buy sunscreen blocks for my young kiddos!
I would use it to purchase a Christmas gift.
I would use it for Christmas Shopping!
I would use the cash for my nephew’s birthday present next month, he will be 3 years old!
I would put the money towards a new pair of winter boots for winter, mine are starting to fall apart
I would use the money towards some winter mittens and hats for the kids.
I would probably use the $25 to pay for some lunches for my daughter. I always use PayPal to pay for her hot lunches at school – it’s the easiest way to pay for them using the online ordering form (vs. the paper form / cheque payment option). This would be helpful to put toward them.
I would add the $25 to my “New Laptop Fund”. My current laptop has a broken hinge so it is duct taped open and can’t be closed.
I am so happy that your new blog design made your site faster. I definitely notice a difference!
I would use it to buy Christmas Gift
I would use it to buy gifts
I would use the $25 toward something for my new apartment.
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
I would buy a few books.
I would use it to put toward Christmas gifts. Christmas will be here before you know it and this would help with online purchases
I would use the $25 towards Christmas presents for my daughter.
Well that is rather generous that one of us gets the gift for the work you have done! I would put $25 toward some new towels.
i would use it on grocery
With 2 kids in high school, this would go into their college fund.Â
I would save it for Xmas
Christmas is fast approaching..I would use it towards ChristmasÂ
I would use it to pay my monthly netflix and ebay fees.
I’d use the Paypal winnings to buy pet food.
I’d buy some Christmas gifts for my family 🙂
I would use the $25 towards improving my own website.
I would use it towards a Christmas gift.
I would be putting it towards buying our Thanksgiving Dinner this year. It’s been rough but we’re managing one day at a time. Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Holidays
I would use it towards Christmas Gifts
I would buy some Christmas Stocking Stuffers for my grandchildren
I would put it towards Christmas gifts.
Id buy books
$25 is just enough to cover the Halloween Candy for the kiddos.
I would use it towards the gift list for this year!
I would use the $25 for halloween treats
I would put it towards Christmas presents.
use toward the grocery bill.
I would put it toward Christmas shopping!
I’d use it towards Christmas shopping on Etsy…my favorite place to shop.
I’d put it towards new running shoes.
I would used them for buying Christmas gifts….they’d cover a bit of my budget.
I would buy new books
I would use it for Christmas shopping!!
I would put it towards christmas shopping for friends and family especially with black friday and cyber monday around the corner now
I would put it towards a nice dinner out with my husband!
i’d use it for black friday shopping
I would use it for groceries.
I would get some books for my little boy.
I would get some new lights for my Christmas tree.
$30 gets me a full tank of fuel :o) That”s what I’d use it for.
I would use it towards Christmas shopping. Thanks for the chance.
Not sure exactly what but it would be towards a Christmas gift
I would use it to buy haircare products.
some new winter boots.
I would use it towards some new craft storage.
I need some reusable cloth bags for The Kids lunches so I’d get them.
Love to see the transition over the years. Here’s to many more.
Thanks for giving.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Thank you Sarah <3 Have a wonderful day!
I would use it toward christmas presents for my 2 boys
Christmas presents
I would use it to go out to eat.
we are planning a move so it would probably go towards something for the new house, rug or ?
I would put it toward the purchase of new winter boots …mine are falling apart
I would probably use the money to buy presents, food or some scrapbooking supplies.
I would use it to purchase something for Christmas.
I would buy a Christmas present with it if I won.
hmm let me see. I would use the $25 currently for maybe the book “When Breath becomes Air”. I’ve been eyeing that. Along with a about a million other things lol.
I’d use it to create or buy a basket of goodies & deliver it off to a local police or fire dept. They do so much for us. Thanks for the chance. and LOVE your new look!
Love your blog. I would use the money to pay it forward.Â
That’s a wonderful answer!
If I won the $25, I would use it for new footie pajamas for my son. Its so cold here!
I’d put it towards a new winter coat.
I would use the 25 dollars to get some essential oils like Tea Tree oil and a diffuser.I have always wanted one.Thanks
so much for the chance.
I would get some new leggings for my girl.
I have a newborn so,,,, diapers!
I WOULD USE THE MONEY TOWARDS WINTER BOOTS FOR MY KIDS 🙂
I would use for buy a little gift for my mom birthday in november 17.
If I won I would spend it on coffee. Lots and lots of coffee!!
I would put it towards taking a friend out for lunch.
I’ll use the money to buy a replacement battery for my iPod Classic.
I would use the win to purchase hair clips, bead or ribbon for my bow business.
I found a antique dish I’d like to buy on eBay if I WIN
This is awesome! I would definitely use this towards a college book that I will need for next semester.. books are expensive!
I would most likely put it towards groceries or/and dog food.
I am now having a remodeling project done at my house, so the giveaway would really help with getting some new furniture.
I love your theme! I wish Purr sold the theme ready to go, I’d purchase it.