It was time for a change. A fresh start. "Out with the old and in with the new," as they say. So, instead of getting a wardrobe makeover or a haircut or a pedicure, I thought I'd change up some things here on the blog (though I'm crossing my toes that I'll get to redeem a gift card my generous MIL gave me for a pedicure posthaste !). I wanted more color, and I found this blog background with the gorgeous,  brilliantly-colored pillows and knew it was the one.  I edited a few things, added a bit more color here and there, and took some things away.  I like it very much, and I hope you like it, too! It feels so summery to me, like a fresh bouquet of flowers on the table, or a new comforter on the bed, or freshly-painted, neatly-trimmed toenails.  Y'all I really need a pedicure. It's em - barrassing . *Ahem* So, there's that, and here's this. At 11:00 last night, you know that time when great ideas tend to smack you around until you get up...