Weekend Scoop: New Design Edition

by Kay Lynn

After nearly two years of my self-designed mad men look, it was time for an update at Bucksome Boomer. I even hired a professional who put up with my vague instructions and slow follow-up. Thanks, Sharon! Check out the new design and let me know what you think.

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Written by Kay Lynn Akers

Kay Lynn is the founder of Bucksome Boomer and is passionate about helping readers through the materials on this site. Read her other site, Two Savvy Sisters, for help stretching the budget with deals and steals.

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{ 18 comments }

Romeo August 21, 2011 at 8:20 am

Haven’t been on your site in a while, but I love the new look! Sharon did a great job.

Elle August 21, 2011 at 8:27 am

Wonderful job on the new design!

Maggie@SquarePennies August 21, 2011 at 9:08 am

Very cool!

Danielle August 21, 2011 at 9:47 am

Looks great!

Kristia {Family Balance Sheet} August 21, 2011 at 10:01 am

Love it!

Donna Freedman August 21, 2011 at 11:32 am

Thanks for the link. 🙂

Robert @ The College Investor August 21, 2011 at 11:35 am

I really like the new design! Very bright!

Melrose August 21, 2011 at 1:22 pm

I love the new design! Congratulations~

Tony @ Investorz' Blog August 22, 2011 at 3:20 am

Nice design! And thanks for the mention! I especially like your logo. May I ask how much you paid for this redesign?

Money Beagle August 22, 2011 at 5:07 am

Very spiffy!

Squirrelers August 22, 2011 at 3:53 pm

The site looks great! I did like it before too, but this looks excellent.

Also, thanks for the link!

Daniel August 22, 2011 at 4:17 pm

Great new design, congrats on the change!

Little House August 23, 2011 at 10:36 am

I love the new design and colors! Awesome. 😉

Kathy August 23, 2011 at 7:48 pm

I like it. The site has a throw back feeling without any tackiness. It is very clean and organized.

Kay Lynn August 24, 2011 at 5:32 am: Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I was ready for a change, but it is still a surprise every time I go to my site and see it! Tony, I’ll send you an email to answer your question.

Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder August 25, 2011 at 8:38 am