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A Rustic Modern Look for ‘The Bright Spot’

08.09.2015 by Leah // 18 Comments

A big shout out to those who expressed appreciation of my blog’s new look.  It was actually a project I’ve listed for 2015 but kept putting off because I couldn’t decide on the final details.

For sure, I wanted less colors na for the blog.  Not that I didn’t like the “Cath Kidston / tea party” look that defined The Bright Spot for the past 2 years (read about that makeover HERE), but I noticed that most of my pictures have color tones of brown and other earthly shades, and that these are not consistent with my blog’s overall color palette of light and pastel shades.

So I observed how other blogs built up their website design, identity and photos through the colors they used, and I found myself drawn to those who used their colors consistently.

A good example is Patricia of Fancy Girl Design Studios who successfully used colors (of black, white, gold and shades of pink) to define her brand.  Her photos are not only visually appealing, but carefully curated so that they are consistent with the overall look of her website.  Even her Instagram feed is amazingly pretty and is an extension of her blog’s color palette.  I wish I could do something as perfect as this.

Fancy Girl Design Studio’s New Look

But I am not even near to doing that (and nowadays I am lucky if I am able to update the blog at least once a week).  So I decided to just address the color scheme ‘issue’ to achieve some consistency at least.  I contacted Patricia (yes, the one with the enviable website design above hehe who also did my blog’s previous makeover) and asked if she can fit me in her tight schedule.  It took a while before we finally worked on this, in part because I haven’t really decided on the colors and other details for my blog’s new look.

The number of Tagaytay trips we had this year made me decide on a rustic modern look for The Bright Spot v.2.  After seeing the newest branch of Bag of Beans in Tagaytay, I knew I’ve found the look I wanted.

So my mood board was filled with warm shades of brown and clean white (more “natural light”, so to speak).  I asked Patricia to add details of flowers and birds, because I still want some Cath Kidston-feel here.

TBS v2

I specifically asked for the sidebar icons to be round and if possible, arranged like the plates above.  And the fonts need not be cursive anymore – I wanted simple, clean fonts as well.

Here’s the new design she created for me. Every detail is perfect.

design 2a

And here’s how the new look is displayed in tablet and mobile phone.  Much better, right?

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I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I do.  I feel that with this new color, brown, to welcome you – you will see more orderliness here, and a feeling of relaxation and warmth.

I intend for this blog to remain as “all natural” and “organic” as possible (like what its new color symbolizes): with minimum dose of advertorials (and I make sure they are interesting not only to me, but you as well), and a readership built in an organic way (not just because of contests, round-the-clock updating in Facebook, Instagram, etc.).  I prefer taking it slow and nice.

Oh, don’t be surprised too if the new color scheme stimulates appetite for chocolates! (Aggie said the blog’s new colors makes her think of dark chocolates, yum!)  I have to admit I am more tempted now to write about and post pictures of chocolates (and coffee!) because they do look good with the earthly colors of the blog!

So there, welcome to my new home and enjoy your stay!   =)

Categories // Random Things Tags // blog logo, blogging, cath kidston, fancy girl design studios, rustic modern look

Comments

  1. A Gracious Life says

    August 9, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Congratulations on the new look! May this inspire you to share your amazing stories.

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 9, 2015 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you, Ms. Kay!

      Reply
  2. Marjorie says

    August 9, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Oh Leah, this is lovely! 🙂 love it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 9, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you, sis Marj! How are you?? Post more pics of you and Yui please =)

      Reply
  3. Aggie says

    August 9, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Finally, the story behind the new blog look! 😉 I really like how the sidebar icons are not conventionally arranged. They feel more… IDK, fluid?

    This particular shade of brown is very nice and warm. Although dark chocolate talagang *unang* naiisip ko, pwede rin ang coffee, a log cabin, pottery, autumn…. 😉 No color evokes “nature/earth” as strongly as brown. I think it would go well with your Cath Kidston florals and Pip Studio birds.;-) I am not a color expert, but a good rule I follow is that if the color combination can be found in nature, it is sure to work! 😉

    Keep the posts coming! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 9, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Aggie! =)

      Reply
      • Aggie says

        August 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm

        Uy, chocolate brown yung wedding theme nyo di ba? 😉

        Reply
        • Leah says

          August 11, 2015 at 12:42 pm

          Yes Aggie! Another good reason for my color choice hehe!

          Reply
  4. mommyofgavin8 says

    August 10, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    beautiful Leah

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. edelweiza says

    August 11, 2015 at 3:50 am

    I like the new look of your blog, Leah! Ang linis at ang minimalist pa. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you Edel! =) Labor of love yan haha!

      Reply
  6. Mommy Marie says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:16 am

    I so love this new look! Though no matter what design your blog has, I will always be a fan. Keep the posts coming!

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 15, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Thank you, Mommy Marie!

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    August 14, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Hi Miss Leah
    The new look us really beautiful
    It’s so you..im always looking forward on your new post..keep it up

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 15, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Thank you, Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Mommy Kach says

    August 20, 2015 at 1:42 am

    First time to comment but been following your blog for awhile now 🙂 It really reminds you of chocolates! Ganda!

    Reply
    • Leah says

      August 21, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you Mommy Kach and welcome to The Bright Spot!

      Reply

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