I have finally managed to finish this new layout. Bim Bim shall be missed but I hope you would like the new one as well. This layout was named as “Dear Diary”, the reason is pretty obvious I guess. This layout was designed into a notebook/diary. The merry-go-round was actually a separate illustration that wasn’t meant for this layout but since I like it a lot, I thought why not just put it in as well. 
This diary has a bit of a scrapbook style as well. I love lace! The little tabs on the right are the navigation. The photo strips on the left are those taken during my 21st birthday. Check out my flickr for more photos. 
I know this layout is very pinkish but it’s in my favourite colour. With all the ribbons and lace, I doubt any guys will like this layout but it screams “Dayna” on the entire layout. Dear Diary is the Nth version of the new layout. I have been having a serious case of layout block since the end of my UOL exams so I kept redoing it. It was until 3 days ago I suddenly of this idea of having my online journal looking like a real life diary. 
Version N - 1
Merry-go-round
I have done cross browser checks on Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari and Opera but I’m not sure if it works across all browsers though, it should work in the latest browsers and in resolutions of 1024×768 and above.
Things to do
Update 2 WordPress pluginsCompleted!- Replies to all the 50 over emails in regard to Amour Chaleur
- Finish half of the reviews in the queue by the end of this month
Draw a small bee to link my Quilting Bee Quilt in the footerCompleted!- Find a spot on the layout to put my twitter updates?
- Update information about me
I shall do an entry on my birthday in the next few days. Hope everyone like this layout!
1 August, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Love the new layout! Glad you overcame your layout block
1 August, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Wow! This layout is fantastic! You are seriously one of the most amazing designers I’ve ever seen =]!!
1 August, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Well, I love this new layout. Your previous one was fantastic, too. You’re so creative, I love it! Pink and brown have always been two of my favorite colors for a layout. They just go so well together! Happy Belated Birthday, by the way! It looks like you had a fabulous time! =
1 August, 2009 at 7:36 am
Oh my, this layout looks AMAZING! You’ve thought of everything, the colors are so nicely put together, it all looks simply fantastic. Happy belated birthday!
1 August, 2009 at 6:55 am
I think you are very creative and I love your designs. I’m happy to mention your site to people.
1 August, 2009 at 6:27 am
aww so cute your layout!
1 August, 2009 at 4:24 am
The design looks beautiful! I love it. The colors and CSS are wonderful.
I hope you can finish everything on your to-do list.
1 August, 2009 at 3:51 am
wow! you have the new layout up already?! i thought you weren’t done. but guess not!
wow i saw some pictures and it looks great! 
hahhas…happy belated birthday! 
1 August, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I finally completed this after 2 months.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
1 August, 2009 at 1:33 am
I love the new layout!
I love the smileys too. 
31 July, 2009 at 8:18 pm
It looks fabulous, Dayna! I love all of the little details you’ve included, like the little character next to the comments link and the RSS, XHTML, and CSS buttons. The color scheme ties everything together really nicely too!
Happy birthday, by the way
31 July, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Love you new layout
31 July, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I love the layout! It’s amazing you’ve managed to come up with something wonderful after struggling with that first version. I love the scrapbooky feel, and I love the pink!
The pictures down the side are lovely too. 