• Welcome to the blog of The Glistening Pearl!


    You'll find my inspirations, behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and upcoming events.
  • Have you visited my new profile page on Etsy?
  • Be sure to check out my Etsy shop's new About page too!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Updated Blog

If you haven't already noticed, my blog has an updated layout! 

I felt like it was time for some improvements so I searched the interwebs for a new free Blogger template. My basic middle school knowledge of HTML and high school Photoshop skills allowed me to customize my layout preferences and update the color scheme from sunset orange to seafoam green. It was challenging but I loved every moment of it; I kind of forgot how much I used to enjoy doing this kind of web design/photo editing kind of projects.

My section tabs have now moved to the top of my blog - 
Inspiration: The page you're currently viewing, which contains all my blog posts and updates
Etsy Shop: The tab takes you straight to my online jewelry boutique
Jen's Jewelry Box: My newest section featuring my personal jewelry collection
About Me: Tidbits about me; similar to my profile page on Etsy

Have you noticed my starfish icon I designed?? (:

Any categories that blog posts have been listed under are now linked below my palm tree header -
behind the scenes: jewelry photography, designs in the works, my workspace
events: descriptions of any local arts and crafts events I've participated in - the most current events are listed in the right sidebar
featured: links to places The Glistening Pearl jewelry has been featured
love: features purchases I've made through Etsy or other local artists that I absolutely adore - yay handmade!

Finally,  I have a little slideshow that shows up right below my category listings and above my most recent blog post. I'll be updating those pictures from time to time and keeping you posted about the latest Glistening Pearl news. However, the slideshow may not show up in your browser if your Javascript hasn't been updated. Update it so you don't miss out!

I'm off to make homemade vegetable stock in a crockpot! Enjoy the rest of your week ~ hang in there; Friday is just around the corner! (:


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