RAK our World!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

So, here's the deal:

As you can see, we decided to revamp our blog to give it a new look.
We're wondering though what you think of the changes. :-)

So, here's a little RAK for you ladies and gents:

All you have to do is leave a comment here (and not in the cbox) and tell us what you think of our new look...

The most apt description/comment will get these:



a. 5 jellybean-filled mini-storage that you can use for your beads, brads, and what not. Of course, only after you've satisfied your craving for these colorful and sweet little beans.

b. 2 sets of 6x6 kits which includes an AL clear stamp.

We're picking two winners for this fun game and both get the yummy treats above

So what are you waiting for? The comment box is waiting ... :-)

You have until Wednesday, July 9, 2008 to participate. :-)

Good luck everyone. :-D

25 comments:

Donna Espiritu said...

im first!!! heehee
wow!! love it totally! im all for the pastel colors, the little birdie and flowers!!

great new look ladies :)

cabbie lopez said...

i love your 3 column style! and the color is so refreshing and cool too! love the page elements you created... and especially the header, so cute and heartwarming. more power to bookoto!

Diane said...

I love the cool and homey feel of this blog. And I love the comforting colors. It is like how you feel when you drink coffee in the morning. Great Job on the blog revamp She! WTG!

Anonymous said...

I love the new layout - it's clean, calming, and it seems to be directed more towards introspection than the previous layout. It's also got a very organic feel to it, like fresh air and green meadows.

I especially love the chick in the flower field, she (and yes, because of the title "bookoto and HER stories", it's likely people will assume the chick is female) looks like she's either deep in though or savoring an ecstatic inner experience. One wonders if it's because she's in such a pretty place or if it's simply because that's the way she is.

The gray on brown's a little hard to read, though. Maybe you could switch colors for timestamps and main post content? And maybe a bolder font for the headers?

Layout's easy on the eyes and easy to follow as well. However, maybe you'd want to put the double columns that flank your main content together on one side instead? Just to give the main post more room and maybe enhance the feeling of "easy breathing space" the whole page seems to have.

More power to you, and here's to more info from Bookoto!!!

Gaye said...

hi! I loooove your new look! more manageable and more user friendly. not to mention, eye candy as well(pun intended! i want the jelly beans! lol!)

April Joy Lim said...

nice blog, sheryl and julie! i love the cozy feel of the blog. sna lng magawa ko ding pagandahin ng ganyan ang blog ko! hehehe

zabeth said...

I loved the fresh new look especially the blue, yellow and pink colors in the headings of the picture this are my favourite baby colors.

I definety loved the new looks in and out are just perfect.

jeanie de la rama said...

hi!i like the look of your new site. it's clean and simple and easy to read. the muted colors are refreshing to the eyes and the choice of font is good as it does not give an impression of being too text heavy. although, i did notice that there is a split between the header and the third column, like a brown line. it's just a minor thing. also, i would like to suggest to have some sort of feed from the bookoto site on new arrivals and items on sale. also, it might help if there will be a review of a book probably once a month. thanks. all in all, great work on the site though. :)

Brewedkofi said...

wooow great work girls :) congratulations on the new look. I find your new site very soooothing... :) great job!

yoyin said...

love-love the new look of the blog!!! :) the design is soooo adorable and as yummy as those sweet jelly beans you're giving away. :)

Tes Tirol said...

woo hoo I'm first! I love your new look! I wanted to use this template as well because it's so cute! Plus it's easier to navigate through all the info you have on your site - awesome job ladies!

Congrats!

teys
http://teystirol.com

Alby said...

Wow! How generous of you Bookoto ladies! How do I describe your new look...?

I love it because it is clean, pleasing to the eye and it has a touch of playfulness and whimsy.

More power to Bookoto!

Aggie said...

I actually love the doodles on top the most guys :D

I miss ordering from your site na, hehehe. I hope youll have Ali's new book Mini Albums in preorder soon :D

Lil said...

Hi Julie and She!

Congrats on your new look. Totally love it! The look is very easy on the eyes, simple yet elegant in a magical way. Miss you both! Take care!

Ate Lil

Me-anne's Nook said...

same here, i love the change, the colors are so warm and refreshing, love also the corner "favorite reads" i can easily get to other blogger friends without so much fuss hehheeh and most of all i love the RAK that goes with this honest to goodness comment of mind LOL!

Liezl said...

With your "new look" I feel like a child, sitting comfortably in the warmth of my mom's lap as she sits in her rocking chair, right there in the porch, facing our garden as she tells stories I'd love to hear.
Serene, calming, very relaxing.

That's it, I feel just like "HOME"! Simply "scrappable"!!!
(lol!)

More power to you.

Arlyn Buenaventura - Abadiano said...

hi, arlyn abadiano here, i love this new blog coz its so pleasing to the eyes, combination of pastel and warm colors, plus the little bird and flowers at the header. i like also the three column set up/arrangement of your blog. i just have one suggestion though, maybe you can put the "About Me, categories and labels" portion on top of the "Cbox and Create Me" portion. Sorry don't know how you call it :) just about it, everything is ok.

Susie Tan said...

Hi ladies,

I don't even know you have a blog!!! til i read about your RAK our world in pinoyscrapbookers.

The blog is easy and pleasant to read. I esp like the favorite reads on the right, a name of the author written would be better.

The page is so sweet because of the flowers & chick but i don't know what's the significance. Whatever, congratulations on the new look. Keep it up!

I love the jellybeans, good luck to me!

Susie

Anonymous said...

Hi! Overall look is easy on the eyes (cool) I like the neutral colors and no nonsense layout :O

The Cbox is a little "off motif", but hey, it catches the eyes too! And I guess that is the whole idea :)

Good luck in your new blog look!

scrapgurl14 said...

Very cute!!! The colors are very cool on the eyes. I actually smiled when I first saw the site. The li'l birdie is just too cute!

Great job on the new look!

Anonymous said...

new look with something old (bookoto) and some things new (her stories and its colors). neutral palette with a splash of pastel. i really like it. very soothing to the eyes. gorgeous new look. :)

juliet said...

wow! julie and sheryl! i love your blog's new look. love the colors and the banner. hmm.. but would have been better if the banner will be displayed in full on top. i don't know if it's just my browser but the left column (first one) doesn't have the banner. very cute bird and flowers, simple but not boring.
n the cbox - d they have the same pallette - though you used the same shade - its brighter kasi and last po on the live traffic feed - is it possible to change the colors to match the entire page?

though overall, i love your color scheme, relaxing.

Juliet

Florence said...

Hi, I love the simplicity of the header, the cool pastel color, that is cool to the eyes. Which give attention or emphasis to the items or pictures on your blog. More Power to you both.

Florence Ramos

Bunny B said...

I love the header - super adorably cute!!! Can it get any cuter? Love the simple and neat layout. Just lovely and pleasing to the eyes! Thanks for the chance :)

bunnybox9 at gmail . com

Unknown said...

What can I say, J&S? It's a fresh and new and refreshing look! More organized with the three columns na. And mukhang pro na instead of newbie ang look. ;) Keep up the good work, girls!

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