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Welcome to My New Blog!

September 2, 2016 by Cassie 36 Comments

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Happy Friday, everyone!
You may have noticed earlier this week that things had started to look a little different around here, and I have been so excited to make the launch announcement.  However, we ran into some glitches along the way, but everything is all set now.  Today, I want to welcome you to my new blog: Cassie Bustamante, living an ordinary life extraordinarily.

I wanted to take some time today to thank the people who helped me make this happen, since I am in no way shape or form technologically inclined, nor do I pretend to be.

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My new logo and social media buttons were designed by Bre at Brepurposed.  Bre has a design shop and offers custom designs as well as several gorgeous premade designs.  We worked through a few rounds together to come up with the above logo.  I wanted something that represented my design style… a little boho, a little eclectic; as well as my lifestyle… a little country, a little refined, and simple.  Bre was able to take my thoughts and translate them into a graphic I am proud of.

As for all of the background stuff, I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cathy aka WordPress Barista.  She completed my migration and redirection from primitiveandproper.com to cassiebustamante.com, installed the new logo and theme colors, and helped me with so many minor details.  We ran into some stumbling blocks, but she was able to help overcome each one.  She made personal phone calls to me to talk me through some things, and in this day and age, I think that’s a huge plus!  How many companies do that anymore?  If you are thinking of starting a blog, moving to wordpress, or ANYTHING wordpress related at all, Cathy is your girl!

Lastly, I have been with RFE hosting for the last 4 years or so.  Last year they ran into some attacks, and I know many bloggers jumped ship and went to new servers.  Aaron, who runs RFE, worked nonstop to fix everything for everyone, kept us all up to date, answered our questions, and generally was wonderful and approachable through it all as he always is.  I stayed with RFE because I liked that he handled everything with integrity, did the best he could, and I always knew who was on the other end of my emails.  When Cathy ran into some bumps this time, Aaron did a call with her to figure it out together.  She told me how impressed she was with him as well.  They are both great approachable people, willing to help and be available when you need them.

I know that blog background stuff isn’t the most interesting topic for you or why you come to my blog, but I wanted to share and thank them all!Aunt BeeAnd now, we’re headed into a three day weekend…. So much to celebrate!  Our family is headed back to the poultry swap, and I have grand plans to replace my silkie.  I sure do miss my beautiful Aunt Bee; and we all miss Vader, so another Rhode Island Red is on the agenda!VaderWhat have you got planned?  If you’re in Florida or the southeast, I am saying prayers that you will all stay safe.

 

 

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  1. Pam Bustamante says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Love the new look!!!!! The feather is my favorite!!! 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:22 am

      i knew you would love the feather… it’s shape is just perfection.

      Reply
  2. Emy says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Your site looks great! I’ve been working on updating mine and it’s a nightmare. My IT guy apparently has his own stuff going on. The nerve! 😉
    Hope to see you at the poultry shop. Hopefully it stays dry.

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:21 am

      HAHA!!! too funny! i am sorry we missed you this weekend- we got there at 8 and were done by 9! chris didn’t want to stay too long…. meanwhile i want to walk around and see every animal and pet the goats and bunnies…

      Reply
  3. Claire Brody says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Congrats on the new blog! It looks great!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:21 am

      thank you, claire!

      Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:57 am

    It looks great and I may be contacting Cathy soon!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:20 am

      you totally should- i signed up for her VIP service, too, which is awesome- extra stuff each month and no charge for certain little things. it’s been worth it so far!

      Reply
  5. Ellen says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:19 am

    So glad you got it all worked out. One day I tried to read your blog and got a page full of strange code, so I assumed you were undergoing a makeover. It happens. Very nice new look!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:20 am

      YES… that was after it was already up and then i did something and messed it all up and had to get it fixed…. OOPS!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    September 2, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    It looks wonderful. Love the new logo.

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:19 am

      thank you so much, marty!

      Reply
  7. Kathleen Haisten says

    September 2, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Looks so good!! Much more your style. Congrats on the new design. Have a fun weekend

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:19 am

      thank you so much, kathleen! i really love it! exciting things ahead, i feel!

      Reply
  8. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    September 2, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    The new site is absolutely beautiful and suits you so well!!! I hope you have a great weekend adding to your coop!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:18 am

      thank you so much, shelley!

      Reply
  9. Haley says

    September 2, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    The site looks great!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:17 am

      thank you, haley!

      Reply
  10. joanna // jojotastic says

    September 2, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    congrats on the new site!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:17 am

      thank you so much, jojo! XOXO

      Reply
  11. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    September 3, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Have fun at the swap! We’re heading to a pool party. 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:17 am

      hope the party was as fun as the swap was! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Shawn says

    September 3, 2016 at 8:54 am

    Loving the new logo Cassie! I’m all about feathers this fall for some reason. A gorgeous pillowcover just came in the mail from Society 6 with watercolor feather design by Lucy at Craftberry Bush.

    Best wishes for the new blog!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:16 am

      thank you, shawn! truly excited about it!

      Reply
  13. Kathy says

    September 3, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    Your site is gorgeous! Love the tagline too. Congrats and best wishes on your next chapter pretty lady!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:15 am

      thank you so much, kathy!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    September 3, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Looking good! I come here for the blog background stuff, but I stay for the chickens 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:12 am

      haha! glad to know the truth!

      Reply
  15. Sage says

    September 3, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Very exciting! Looks fantastic!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:11 am

      thank you, sage!

      Reply
  16. Kirby says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:56 am

    I think the new design is perfect for you, Little Cassie! I will be updating my blog in the new year (at least that’s what I keep telling myself) and I can’t wait to get it more reflective of what I’m doing. Yours really reflects you and your sweet fam.

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:11 am

      thank you so much, kirby! i am really excited about it and the future. there are some exciting changes about to be happening i think!

      Reply
  17. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    September 4, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Absolutely love the new look Cassie! Its perfectly you!

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 7:09 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  18. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    The new look is perfect! Happy to see your glitches were worked out.

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    • Cassie says

      September 7, 2016 at 6:52 am

      thank you, tanya! me, too!

      Reply

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