this is a bittersweet post to write, as it will be the last one written on this site before the new one goes live. blogger has been so good to me over the past three years but i'm excited to move to a new platform with more capabilities and an improved layout. on monday morning (october 1, 2007) design*sponge will be moving to:
DESIGNSPONGEONLINE.COM
PLEASE NOTE: the site
will not load until 10 am on monday morning. until then it will be password protected.
all of the old content has been migrated to the new site, categorized and arranged in a way that makes the site so, so much easier to use. you can browse by categories, look at event calendars, read the guest blog on the same page as the main posts and see some of the many new features we've added to the site (including new people!). i've also answered some FAQ's in the comment section below.
ac and i are headed to
montauk today for a much needed break before the new site launches. i have oodles of glitches to fix today so i'll be working on the new site and getting
our sneak peek ready for monday. so i hope you all have a wonderful weekend, thank you for all of your support over the last three years. i'll see you on monday morning at 10 am at the new d*s:
designspongeonline.com!
ps: the new feed is
right here- in case you're reading via a feeder
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photo above from studio job for super design at covent garden]
this is a bittersweet post to write, as it will be the last one written on this site before the new one goes live. blogger has been so good to me over the past three years but i'm excited to move to a new platform with more capabilities and an improved layout. on monday morning (october 1, 2007) design*sponge will be moving to:
some answers to questions i've already been getting:
ReplyDeleteQ. why designspongeonline.com?
A. designsponge.com and designsponge.net were taken by another company.
Q. will the old site still be here on monday?
A. yes. i don't want old links to break so i'm leaving it up for a while.
Q. will all the old posts and comments be on the new site?
A. yes.
Grace,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! I've been reading you faithfully for 3ish years now and I appreciate you very much! Congratulations as your blog continues to grow and change!
this sounds great - i love design*sponge and i look forward to following you over at the new site. well done grace.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your site, I read it religiously...just fyi: currently, when trying to access designspongeonline.com, it asks for a username and password.
ReplyDeletekeep up the fabulous work!
VERY exciting :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Grace. You are so inspiring, bringing your flair and keen eye to the internet. Best of luck with the new site- can't wait to see it!!!
ReplyDeletethe site will be password protected while we fix some glitches.
ReplyDeleteon monday morning at 10 am the password will be gone ;)
d*s
though bittersweet, congratulations on your new site. i'm excited about the sneak peak of your apt. here's to bigger and greater things...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see the new site!
ReplyDeleteGrace- Well wishes to you and your new designspongeonline.com, too. -Leigh
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I love design*sponge and look forward to the new site.
ReplyDeleteOh and enjoy Montauk - it is one of my family's favorite spots on earth. I wouldn't pass up Bird on the Roof for breakfst though. One block off Main Street towards the ocean. The pancakes are the best!
Can't wait. :) Love progress.
ReplyDeletecongrats!
ReplyDeletecongratulations grace!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend.
you're giving me a reason to look forward to monday morning. who would have thought? =)
Have a nice break Grace:)
ReplyDeletethat must have been a lot of work...
see you on monday
congrats grace! looking forward to seeing it!
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Congratulations. Your site is a new discovery for me which i now look forward to reading every morning. I can't wait to see the new site. Good luck, and thank you for bringing beauty into my life daily.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more tagging along for the ride!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this huge achievement!
grace,
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic news! how wonderful for you. looking forward to the new site. enjoy your getaway.
so exciting! congrats grace - look forward to seeing it live!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the changes. Tech issues/transitions drive me nuts, but I can't wait to see the new features!
ReplyDeletehow exciting. oh i can't wait to see the new site! i'm going to wake up early that day to see it. i know it's going to be so cool. enjoy montauk. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations change = growth always good. I love the glam table.
ReplyDeleteYay for your own domain! Look forward to seeing the new site!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Grace - and enjoy your weekend in Montauk ( hope you have time to visit Tauk - a wonderful little surfer-chic store )
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the new site next week,
Fiona
good luck. see you on the other side.
ReplyDeleteDun dun dun - a new era begins :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I had a feeling this move would be coming sometime. I am sure it won't take long to build links to the new URL.
ReplyDeleteA word of advice: post ONCE more from here with the new RSS feed for designspongeonline.com pretty pretty pretty please!!
ReplyDeleteI read you via feed, and since I can't add the new feed now (I'm getting a weird password thing), I (and I'm sure a ton of others) will probably forget to check the actual site come tomorrow to add the feed then.
A simple, "here's the new feed address" here on this blogspot one will do!
zoo
ReplyDeletei just added it above :)
d*s
A big big congratulations. Well done. Looking forward to seeing the new site. I know you've been in good hands, so I cannot wait to see!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend away - what great weather for the end of September. Enjoy!
Congratulations on the move! I can't wait to see the new site. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it live, 'dude'! And I'm so excited for your sneak peek - my only fear is that I will want to completely redecorate!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
v-
many congrats ~ i can't wait to see the new d*s space! oh the anticipation!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait either! Here's to your next adventure - it only gets better! wheee, sneak peek time! love that bathroom, love it!
ReplyDeleteg!
ReplyDeletecongratulations,you were the first design blog i found
in the web, the guru of all style and design blogs, and grate inspiration for all the blog community
can't wait to see the new .com website
g!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, you were my first blog to visit, the guru of all blog community
thanks for the inspiration, and good luck with the .com....website
Woohoo!! I'm so excited to see it! Congratulations, Grace!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats, and best of luck with the move. It may be only virtual, but that doesn't mean it's not a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend too,
Heather
As one door closes another door opens - congrat Grace on this exciting move!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!!!!
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Anna
me too can't wait to see it, have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteAw! So sad and so good at the same time. I've read DS for over a year now. Good luck with your new site and I'll be sure to change my bookmark! :D
ReplyDeleteExciting! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteEXCITING!
ReplyDeleteenjoy your time this weekend - relax and recharge - you've had your hands full!
super BIG congratulations all around!
Congrats Grace on the new move. I really look forwardt seeing where this leads you in the future! Can't wait for the sneak peak too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Grace!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Grace. Can't wait until monday :) Good luck!
ReplyDeletenow i'm going to have to copy you + move off blogger :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait till monday !!! I am dying to see your sneak peek and new features !
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the new site on Monday. I also updated the link on my blogroll. Keep up the good work. You rock.
ReplyDeleteI'm using the opportunity to let you know how much i love the work you do... I'm a design student in Kansas & ever since seeing you at the IDSA Chicago conference this site has been my homepage! Looks like I'll be changing it now tho.... Best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Grace! You've got to be one of the hardest working design bloggers out there and I'm sure this new site will reflect your very high standards for quality all around. I look very much forward to experiencing the new look and feel!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you and excited for me! Can't wait to see the new digs.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Grace and thanks for all the beautiful work that you do,it's so inspiring,can't wait to see the new site!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat new, i'm happy you have moved to a new own site.
ReplyDeleteI love the new layout, more personalized... i have updated all my links : )
Sounds good, I just hope the archives will still be there, I refer back to them all the time. Good luck at the new site!
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