Yep, it's still me. I'd had the same blog design for a whopping five months (a record for me) and it was time for a change. Hopefully this new one will stick around, and I can swap out the color scheme, to satisfy my contentment issues healthy desire for change.
Look closely, because this new design has a touch of the symbolism in it. Can you figure out what it is?
(And, last thing, I must insert a disclaimer right here that my use of the color orange is purely for fall and is in NO WAY an endorsement of the University of Tennessee or the University of Texas. Thank you, and go Hogs.)
(P.S.--The winner of the Sheay B Camera Strap Covers giveaway was Jolanthe. Congratulations!)
I love the new look - so sleek, modern, and "clean"!
Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I like the new design...symbolism? not sure...does it have something to do with the 5 orange circles at the top? One for each member of the family maybe?
Posted by: Annabelle@Christian Momma | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Six circles. Six in your family. And you, the color that stands out among them.
Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:09 PM
The circles at the top represent you and your four kiddies? And you're the second one, because that's where the blog title is?
I'm sure hope I'm right, or I guess I'll get the I-Read-Too-Much-Into-Your-Blog-Design-And-Now-Our-Relationship-Is_Awkward award...
Posted by: Chelsey @ Brown Eyed Basics | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Cute! Nice new look for fall.
Posted by: Starr | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM
wow, you took the plunge! I have been wanting to change mine but I am so afraid folka will thik they issed my house and ended up somewhere else, what do you think, are my fears founded?
on another note, did you also get a new hairdo? or is that someone elses pic on your twitter page?
love and blessngs, Penny Raine
http://pennyraine.com/blog
Posted by: Penny Raine | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:15 PM
also, from here in TN, your orange looks brown :)
blessins,
http://pennyraine.com/blog
Posted by: Penny Raine | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Super sleek and mod. I too was going to say 6 circles, one for each family member and the title circle being you.
Posted by: Ryann | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I like the new design. It reminds me of fall!
Posted by: Jen @ JenuineJen | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:18 PM
diggin the new duds! i am a fan of the retro look and the rusty orange color.
Posted by: april | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Love the new design! Very mod!
Posted by: Jendeis | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Looks fantastic - warm and cozy!
Posted by: H.E.Eigler | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM
I love the new design! I love orange, all shades!
Posted by: Connie @ Young and Relentless | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Wonderful autumnal design.
What font is that? Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: JanMary, N Ireland | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:25 PM
I love the new simple chic look... very hot! Kinda iPod-y. Can't wait to see what other colors come up that in no way endorse any teams.
Posted by: Sugar | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:27 PM
I'm with Ryann on the symbolism. It represents your position in the Dryer family. : )
It's a lovely orange, not quite representin' either of those "T" teams. Very fallish, even tho' I know it's not your favorite season. It's a fresh and fun change, Shannon.
I was just thinking Saturday as I clicked over from Google Reader that you'd gone a long time without a change, and I used to love all the different "dresses/duds" you'd display.
This is a keeper and a fun one!
Posted by: pam | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Any chance the circles are you plus FIVE kiddos? You don't have an announcement to make, do you?
Posted by: Betty Beguiles | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Oh man, I totally stink at symbolism and just had to check the comments to see what it was! Nice new look. :-)
Posted by: Donielle @ Naturally Knocked Up | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:36 PM
I like the font you used for your links.
Posted by: Liz (Discovering Liz) | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Due to the new design of your blog and my sincere and well documented antipathy for burnt orange (*spit*), I regret to inform you that I will not read any posts until after Thanksgiving. I love you, but there are some things up with which I will not put!!
Much love. GO HOGS!!
Hubs
Posted by: Hubs Dryer | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:44 PM
I was going to say it was the six members of your family, the circles are like rocks. However, I have to agree with the other TN resident, the orange isn't close to the "Big Orange" we are used to here. BUT! It is a lovely fall orange. And since orange is my signature color, I would definitely wear it.
Lovely design.
Posted by: alli | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Very nice! It's so simple and clean and fall-like. Great work!
Posted by: tiffany | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Cute new design.
Posted by: Jana (sidetrack'd) | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Love it! I am so ready to change mine again and customize. Once I figure out what I want. :>)
Posted by: Melanie | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:48 PM
easy breezy. one for each member of your family!
Posted by: Ashley | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Does this mean a new WFMW button, too?
Posted by: Andrea@Under Grace & Over Coffee | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Well.... as far as symbolism goes...I agree with the rocks commentor and the number in your family. Just a guess. Being from Tennessee and living in Texas, the orange is nice but it is not the correct color for either school. I do love the design and love your blog.
Posted by: amy | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Oh.Dear.Lord.
Hubs Dryer - that is just too funny!!
And - yeah on the camera strap!!
I am wanting to re-do my blog design and trying to figure out a graphic...but part of me thinks it is highly possible to over-think too. :)
Jolanthe
Posted by: Jolanthe @ No Ordinary Moments | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I like it, A LOT! I love burnt orange. ;) I would say one for each child too, and then you. But maybe it's more complicated than that? :)
Thanks again for doing the giveaway! Congrats to the winner of one of my strap slip covers! How exciting!
*Shey*[B]
Posted by: Shealynn Benner | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Please thank Hubs for making me laugh so spontaneously & so hard that I spit soda on my couch. LOL!! Good times, good times!
I was thinking the symbolism was circles, like rocks, as in, in your dryer? ;o)
Blessings, Whitney
Posted by: Whitney @ Baby Tunnel Exodus | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM
are there new circles in your life?
blessings, Penny Raine
http://pennyraine.com/blog
Posted by: Penny Raine | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:17 PM
The circles are dryer door windows. Like at the laundromat.
Posted by: Gem | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Love the new look... and yes, go Hogs! Last weekend was torture.
Posted by: becca | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Looks great!!
Blessings!
Posted by: Octamom | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Love the new look!
Posted by: AmyG | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:28 PM
I was thinking the circles were representing rocks. Then someone else had to go get all fancy schmancy and notice there were six rocks in the title as in 6 Dryers. Oh well. Cool look and it loads MUCH faster than the old one on dial up, so thanks!
Posted by: Tara | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:30 PM
love the new look! so simple and classic.
Posted by: molly | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Hey! I think it's probably your family - Hubs, you, kids, pet?
Posted by: Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:40 PM
number of people, and the circles look like dryer doors. and I thought that before I read the other comments :-).
hadn't thought of the #2 dryer that is a different color being you though!
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Of course the orange has nothing to do with those other teams - Go Cowboys!
Posted by: A&EMom | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Six dots for six of you in the family?
p.s. Go Horns! ; )
Posted by: Elaine | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Oooh, I LOVE it. I especially want to know what kind of font that you're using, but I like the color scheme as well, and though I would never have guessed there was symbolism unless you'd mentioned it, I do have to agree with other posters that I think it's you and your family (you being the one in color - "out there", in other words, putting your thoughts - or in this case, words - forward).
Posted by: Jesse | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Whatever. That's burnt orange and you know it. I always knew you were a Longhorn at heart. :)
Posted by: Texas in Africa | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:11 PM
new duds are super.
hubs is ha-larioius (*spit*) that made me giggle.
Posted by: Natalie @ I AM (not) | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Thank you for clarifying the color issue. Some of us worry, ya know!? GO HOGS! (love the "rocks" at the top of the page--am I right?)
Posted by: rachel k | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I love it! Very fall and I am all about changes every now and then. I also follow you on twitter and had to check out your new design!
Posted by: Andrea | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:23 PM
The circles are the rocks?
Posted by: :: Suzanne :: Adventures in Daily Living :: | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
I'm so glad that you pointed out that it wasn't affiliated with The Vols, YUCK! ROLLLLL TIDE! :D
Oh, and it looks fantabulous!
Posted by: The Pumkin Patch | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
I like it. The circles represent each member of your family, beginning with your husband, you, then your children. And I really like that idea. How cool.
Posted by: Shawna | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Shannon, thank you for this beautiful homage to the #1-ranked football team in the country, I agree that they are superior to...oh, wait...just read that last line.
Love the new look!
Posted by: Jennifer (Et Tu?) | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I like it! Simple, yet festive.
Posted by: Veggiemomof2 | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Lovin' it. Between you and Melanie, I'm craving a fallish look. Maybe I'd do well just to get my fall decorations out of the closet first?
Posted by: Ashleigh (Heart and Home) | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Are the circles the rocks in your dryer?
Posted by: susieshomemade | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Thank you for not endorsing the University of Texas.
Love,
An Aggie Fan
Posted by: Bubba's Sis | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Ooh, I love the new look! Then again, burnt orange IS one of my favorite colors ;-)
Posted by: Mandi | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Nice look. And I get the 6 circles, with you being the one with your blog name in it.
Seeing as I'm all into random neural firings tonight, that reminds me of when I was pg with the twins and worrying I was miscarrying. I was making scrambled eggs. I cracked one for Donn, one for me, one for Elliot, and the next one was a double yolk! Wasn't that fun?
Posted by: edj | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:36 PM
hahah, I was totally trying to come up with some deep symbolism as in circles for the world, and life, the brown one for you and your story among other never ending stories in the world, orange for a peaceful glow of thanksgiving for the said circles of life all around us...then I read the other posts about you, your hubby, and 4 kids-that made more sense and made my brain stop hurting. :) I really like the new fall colors and love how often you change up your blog!
Posted by: Miche | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:39 PM
I love it! I'm giggling though because I can't hang on to a design (and sometimes a URL for goodnessake) for longer than 6 mos. Glad I am in good company on the design issues, I mean, taste. =)
Posted by: Darla | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 04:42 PM
The new look is great! I love the retro-style font.
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Looks great!!
Posted by: Queen B | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Oh...gosh...I LOVE it - your new design is so beautiful!!
Posted by: Liz C. | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Front load dryers. I'm so in love with them, I visit Lowe's and drool, that's Hubs and my idea of date night these days.
Love the colors. Around here we'd say the orange was for the Beavers (of which I am one, while my husband is a Duck.)
:)
Cheers
Jamie
Posted by: Polka Dot Mommy | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 06:02 PM
I've read your blog a few times, ran across it through another blog, and did NOT know you were a HOG fan!
My hubby and I our both alumni and we love our hogs! And we hates them Vols and smelly Longhorns :)
Now if we can just beat Houston...
Also, I like your new layout. Very clever :)
Posted by: Clare | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Beautiful autumn-y look. :o)
Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Awwww, you know what's sweet? The first post I ever read on your blog was also your first post on the last design. So, thanks for five months of great writing... I've been completely entertained :)
Posted by: Lori L. | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Love the new look - very modern. I like it! And I like the color - fall is the best time of year.
Posted by: Kim @ Situationally Single Mom | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I'm painting my new kitchen orange. Am I nuts? I hope not.
Posted by: Molly | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 08:18 PM
I like your new blog design. Not that I didn't like the old one, or the one before that, but Yes, change is good. I have contentment issues too.
Posted by: Blue Castle | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Cute- nice and simple, and changing the colors out will be fun! :)
Posted by: Carrie of Ceaseless Praises | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Uh huh. Your latent desire to be a Longhorn had to come out sooner or later.
Don't deny it, Shannon. Just go with it. You'll feel better when you do.
Posted by: missy @ it's almost naptime | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Love your new design. Three words for ya: Hook 'em Horns!!!
Dawn from Texas
Posted by: Dawn W | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 09:45 PM
wow - my husband doesn't even read my blog. :(
Posted by: :: Suzanne :: Adventures in Daily Living :: | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 09:59 PM
nice new look. oh and my kids are being brainwashed to love texas orange but on occasion my family manages to sneak in and get them cute red outfits with a HOG on them. see i was born in arkansas but move to texas and married a texan...
Posted by: Normal to Natalie | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Go VOLS! & BOOMER SOONER!!
Posted by: Front Porch Legacy | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I love it! Orange is one of my favorite colors :)
Posted by: Brenda | Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 03:10 PM