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{Oh, you need your blog re-designed? // a feature + giveaway with Viva la Violette}

February 8, 2013 ·
Filed Under: giveaway, shop feature

This giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to comment #19, Mandy. Please check your email for a message from us! And thank you to all who entered… xoxo

Heather of Viva la Violette {who re-designed my blog a couple of weeks ago} is our XL sponsor for February and y’all, she’s so talented! Her design process is pretty simple, which I loved {simple = easy on the customers}. Depending on what package you purchase, Heather will have you create a pinterest board so she can easily see your style/vision, then she’ll have you fill out a design questionnaire, and then she’ll work her magic… which was my favorite part :) I loved seeing her transform my pinterest board + questionnaire and turn it into something concrete.

I asked Heather to share a little bit about herself with you, along with a few reasons having a personalized blog design is important. And you know I asked her to share with us how she finds inspiration! :) Enjoy the interview… and psst! there’s a giveaway at the end!

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Hi! I’m Heather — a web and blog designer, wife, mommy, DIYer, blogger, gamer, and lover of all things purple. My passion lies in creating beautiful , functional designs for the web. My infatuation with websites and animated graphics started in high school, when my older brother brought home our first computer. Around the year 2000, I started teaching myself HTML and began creating websites to test my skills and learn new things. I later graduated with a BFA in Visual Arts — Computer Animation, and am continuing my education to keep up with the latest design trends and mobile responsive techniques.

Before I started Viva la Violette in 2008, I worked as a Lead Artist at a casual video game company for three years. It was a blast and something I learned a TON from, but I know that where I am now is where I’m supposed to be. Once I started designing for WordPress and fell into the Studiopress community, I felt that I had found my ‘calling’ and I have not looked back since.

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Having a personalized blog or website is important in so many ways ~ here are my top 3 reasons:

1) To give your readers an insight into your life: not just through your words, but also through your style. If people will remember your site, they’ll probably come back to visit again and again.

2) To make your little corner of the internet feel personal and inviting. I can’t tell you how many times my clients have said something along the lines of ‘I want my readers to feel at home, like they can relax with a cup of tea and have a good read’.

3) To be unique and stand out from the crowd. Although there are many free themes available, having a custom blog design and branding will help you stand out and appear more professional.

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My favorite part of creating a design is the collaboration process I go through with each client. I sometimes think of myself as a translator of sorts, conveying my client’s vision and style through design.  I love choosing fonts and color palettes, and looking through pinterest boards that some of my clients submit for inspiration. (Secret boards work great for this!) This gives me a great sense of what appeals to them visually, and typically has my head buzzing with ideas before I even begin the design.

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I think all creatives feel ‘burnt out’ at times, and during those times I usually take a step back from my work and get away from the computer. A walk through the bookstore, window shopping, games with my family, or a fun DIY project is a great way for me to unwind and let my creativity rejuvenate. As far as inspiration, I find it everywhere! I often find it when I least expect to, whether it’s in conversation, music, or on a billboard sign. I also fill my studio with things to inspire: books, purple things, personal photos, watercolors, my inspiration board, etc.  (Gussy is the one who inspired me to make my inspiration board a couple of years ago!) Online I find inspiration on sites like Pinterest, Dribbble, Colour Lovers, and blogs I read. I’m also inspired by many of my web design friends, since we are always helping each other out and sharing our work. Having such a great community surrounding my profession is truly inspiring and such a blessing.

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Find Heather elsewhere: Twitter // Pinterest // Google+ // Facebook // Instagram // Dribbble

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS // Heather is offering a $100 gift certificate towards custom design packages, addons, or premade themes, yeow! Simply use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter {there are 3 ways to enter}.

MORE INFO // This giveaway is open to all countries and will end on Thursday, February 14 at 11:59pm PST. A winner will be selected + emailed/announced at the top of this post on Friday the 15th. Have fun + good luck! xo

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Mummylala
Mummylala
10 years ago

Oooh me please :) if love a revamp, considering its dormant at the moment (you know…the thing called life- it gets in the way haha)

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Bri
Bri
10 years ago

Oh, how exciting! My blog is sorely in need of a facelift.

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margaret g
margaret g
10 years ago

So cool!

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Marisa
Marisa
10 years ago

Oh! My blog is fairly new, so I’m using a regular WP template. I hope I can give a new face to my blog by the end of the year.

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Blaire
Blaire
10 years ago

I would love an opportunity to give my blog a more reader friendly face and have it reflect a bit of me!

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Kat
Kat
10 years ago

Yay! This giveaway is wonderful! And Violet sounds pretty wonderful, herself! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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Mariah
Mariah
10 years ago

You do great work, heather!

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Jennifer Tagler
Jennifer Tagler
10 years ago

Your new site is beautiful! I love the subtle gray with the bright pink “POP”!

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Shannon Y.
Shannon Y.
10 years ago

Love her work! It’s beautiful.

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Jennifer Rae
Jennifer Rae
10 years ago

So pretty! Would love a blog redesign!

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Brooke
Brooke
10 years ago

Oh this would be great! Thanks so much!

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Amelia
Amelia
10 years ago

My blog would most definitely appreciate this. Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway! (:

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Amber
Amber
10 years ago

Would love if she redesigned my blog! Wowzas!

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Lacy
Lacy
10 years ago

I would love a new look to my blog, it needs a little pick-me-up:)

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Lydia G.
Lydia G.
10 years ago

I would love to have a re-design! My little blog looks so handmade! :)

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caroline
caroline
10 years ago

would love to win!

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Allice Carlo
Allice Carlo
10 years ago

I would love to win this! I sooo need a blog makeover!

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Peggy
Peggy
10 years ago

OH i so desperately need a redesign…been looking at adding photos to my header but have no idea how. It is truly another language to me! Thank you for this opportunity!

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Mandy
Mandy
10 years ago

Hoping to win! Fingers crossed.

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Andrea Graf
Andrea Graf
10 years ago

WOW!!! What a great web artist! I would love to win but either way I loved learning about Heather.

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Melissa @ A Time for Everything
Melissa @ A Time for Everything
10 years ago

Oh, I would love this! I keep going back and forth about switching to WordPress, and this could be the nudge I need.

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Karri
Karri
10 years ago

oh sweet! how exciting that would be to win this!!! as much as i enjoy my design, i am so ready for some change and i love heather’s style!

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katie
katie
10 years ago

would love to win! xo

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heather cloudt
heather cloudt
10 years ago

it would be so fun to start the spring with something fresh – ready to share, write, and create community!

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Kara
Kara
10 years ago

A redesign would be AMAZING!

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Lauren Stennett
Lauren Stennett
10 years ago

I would love a fresh new design!

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Deborah
Deborah
10 years ago

Oh, so nice! Heather your designs are awesome, simple but beautiful.

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Mandy
Mandy
10 years ago

Oh, so exciting! Beautiful work!

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Laura
Laura
10 years ago

I would love a new blog redesign I was just looking at new Studiopress Child themes yesterday I am feelin” the itch!! LOL!

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Kristen
Kristen
10 years ago

I would love some professional help tweaking. Your site update looks great!

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Jen Hatzung
Jen Hatzung
10 years ago

i so totally need this!! i love the new design and layout!

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kara @ launching our life together
kara @ launching our life together
10 years ago

This would be totally awesome!! P.S. Love that purple office!

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Lori Leissner
Lori Leissner
10 years ago

my website really needs a makeover. Having someone else do it would be such a luxury. Would love to win! And your office is beautiful!

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Beth
Beth
10 years ago

Love your new blog design!! :) I’d love to win this!! :)

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Katy @ Lolly Linens
Katy @ Lolly Linens
10 years ago

Love this giveaway! So hope I win!

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Courtney
Courtney
10 years ago

Would LOVE to win!!!!

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lauren
lauren
10 years ago

love your new look and her whole portfolio!! so talented!!

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Shawna
Shawna
10 years ago

This would be awesome!! My blog could use some lovin’!

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Andrea Merrigan
Andrea Merrigan
10 years ago

Oh this would be marvelous to win…..I definitely need something new on my blog!

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Tonya S.
Tonya S.
10 years ago

My blog is definitely in need of a facelift!!

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Maribel Reyes
Maribel Reyes
10 years ago

I’ve been with the same design for over 2 years already, so I have been checking out designers and viva la violette has cute designs that would so work with my blog :D

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Lindee
Lindee
10 years ago

I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS!!!!

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Tara F.
Tara F.
10 years ago

Great giveaway. Would love to win this.
sweetpeonies07 at gmail

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mary
mary
10 years ago

WOULD LOVE my blog to have an update!!!!

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Elizabeth Smillie
Elizabeth Smillie
10 years ago

Ooo, that’d be amazing! <3

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*Alex*
*Alex*
10 years ago

My blog could desperately use a re-vamp! Great giveaway :)

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Kirsty@Bonjour
Kirsty@Bonjour
10 years ago

A redesign would be so good for the New Year. Thanks for the chance to win!

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Susan @ Afford Your Passions
Susan @ Afford Your Passions
10 years ago

I love Heather’s themes! Your blog makeover is gorgeous!

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Ann
Ann
10 years ago

Would LOVE to win this–would be such a blessing as I’m getting my blog up and going! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Jahje
Jahje
10 years ago

I desperately need a mobile version of my site – fingers crossed!

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Necole Kell
Necole Kell
10 years ago

I would love to have my blog updated.

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Amanda
Amanda
10 years ago

Totally need a blog make over!

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Megan Lane
Megan Lane
10 years ago

This would be awesome!

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Lara Sinangil
Lara Sinangil
10 years ago

I’m seriously considering starting my own blog and having a custom theme right off the bat would help out so much!

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Katie
Katie
10 years ago

lovely work, ladies! thank you.

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Shelbey
Shelbey
10 years ago

I would love, love, love a blog makeover. I’ve been blogging for awhile, but feel that I need an edge so that I can really begin sharing with readers. I would love a custom design. I can’t justify the cost right now on our small income so winning a makeover would be amazing!

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Melissa Hemhauser
Melissa Hemhauser
10 years ago

I live on a beautiful family farm, have a small etsy baby shop, love to be creative ,nature and just got my first horse at 53 and would somehow like to mix it all up in a fun blog…ummm horses,sewing,nature,beautiful granddaughter and life….ride the wind???

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bianca roman
bianca roman
10 years ago

YEOW I want Heather to redesign my blog! Or rather, I would like to ‘new’design my blog LOL. I’m just starting out and would love the great look and feel of a blog that makes you want to say ‘omg it’s so relaxing/pretty..i think i need to stay and read a while’ !!!

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Jen S.
Jen S.
10 years ago

I’ve been looking for a way to get out of my blog-rut, I feel like I don’t know what to do with it anymore.. I want to blog desperately, but I don’t know where to start!!

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Erin
Erin
10 years ago

This is perfect. My sister-in-law and I are looking to create a website for our small handmade business!!

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Mandy Jean
Mandy Jean
10 years ago

I could really use a blog spruce up :)

Mandy Jean

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Alice
Alice
10 years ago

Blog design update would be so great for me. (I’m on wordpress.com now, and I have the custom update, but they have so many rules when it comes to sponsors (you can’t have them?) and there are no plugins, no link with-ins, so it’s really frustrating. I have to do everything manually and there are still so many limitations. So when I move to my own host, I’ll need a new design. )

Yours looks amazing, but I think I’ve said this before. :)

xx

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kate
kate
10 years ago

im trying to get my blog to take off a new makeover would be soooooo great!

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Krissa
Krissa
10 years ago

I would love a new design!

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Jenna
Jenna
10 years ago

I don’t think anyone would turn down a new blog design!!

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Rebekah Wallace
Rebekah Wallace
10 years ago

My hubby and I have been blogging together and we have decided that I am going to blog solo again. It would be great to have the space tailored to me again! :) thanks!

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Gudrun
Gudrun
10 years ago

I’ve been thinking about starting up a blog again & this would help soooo much!!!

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Samantha
Samantha
10 years ago

Great giveaway! My blog is graphically bare! Naked!

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kristen
kristen
10 years ago

AHHH so depserately need this… been wanting to have a beautiful design and would be honored and LOOOOVE this opportunity!

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Tiffany pate
Tiffany pate
10 years ago

Would love a redesign! Her stuff is amazing

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Sarh
Sarh
10 years ago

I’ve been needing a personal touch for a while, nothing premade seems to ‘fit’!

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Cherish Alish
Cherish Alish
10 years ago

Wahoo thank you for the giveaway!

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Karis
Karis
10 years ago

I so need a blog re-design!

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Lauren S.
Lauren S.
10 years ago

Oh how my little blog so desperately deserves and needs a professional redesign. I just don’t have it in me to try and re-design it myself once again.

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Carolyn K
Carolyn K
10 years ago

I’ve always wanted a blog make-over! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Coop
Coop
10 years ago

A new design would be awesome :D

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