January 1st, 2013 
Vicky Hello, lovelies! I’m a bit late to the party but… Happy New Year! I can’t believe 2012 is FINALLY over. It wasn’t one of my best years but for some weird reason I have a very good feeling about 2013. I don’t know why – but let’s hope it’s a wonderful year for all of us.
I’ve been thinking about changing my blog design for a few weeks but I haven’t had much time to do anything about it until last night. While I LOVE my template and this one sidebar design, I got a little bit bored with my previous header and I wanted to add a bit of colour to the blog. So I figured it’s a new year, why not start with a clean slate and a brand new look? So… here it is!
What do you think? And how was your New Year’s Eve? 
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I love the new look! Hope you have a fabulous new year x x
Thanks hun! And I hope to see you back in the blogging world soon! <3 Miss you xxx
ohh I love your new header!
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The new blog design looks great! I love the header!
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Thank you so much!
Happy New Year!
I love the new look of your blog. It looks amazing. I wish I had your design skills!
Becki @ The Flutterby Room recently posted..Looking forward to 2013
Aw, thanks Becki! And here’s to a fantastic 2013! x
Oh my, it’s absolutely gorgeous! And it really looks like you as well, if that makes sense… A certain je ne sais quois, you might say! Very jealous, I still haven’t worked out how the bejeezus to do anything with my header/design!
Happy New Year chuck, I’m feeling SO GOOD about this coming year, and I can’t wait to see what great books you’ll chuck our way in 2013! xx
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Aw, thanks! I was trying to give her a similar hair to mine so that it looks a bit like me so I’m glad it worked
And I KNOW!!! Me too! I think it’s going to be a fantastic year
xxx
The blog looks very cute, as always!
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Thanks Ula! And I’m really looking forward to your challenge this year.
Gorgeous, hunnie!
I kinda wonder if I should go for a new design but I love my current, Ravven outdid herself!
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Thanks, hun!
A new design always gives me a bit of extra motivation and enthusiasm about blogging and I really needed it.
I love the design! It looks fabulous
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New year, new look and New year, new luck! Love the new design. Happy 2013.
Thanks Trish!
Oh my gosh! This looks lovely! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see all of the fun things you do this year.
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I’ve a few new things in store for you guys but my exams will probably get in the way of blogging in the next few weeks. *shakes fist* But I’ll be back!
Oh I love the new blog header Vicky! So bright and colourful!
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Ah, I’m so glad you like it! Thank you, thank you!
I love the new design! It’s absolutely awesome!
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Love your new header Vicky! It is gorgeous! Especially the girl’s bright auburn hair and the books lying one atop of another! Happy New Year! May 2013 be the best year yet!
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Thank you so much! I hope you have a fantastic year too!
It looks great!
Happy New Year!
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Thank you! Happy new year!
Love the new look Vicky! I had a good New Years, had a bunch of snacks and watched a movie with my family, which is a tradition of ours. Hope you had a good time too, and that 2013 will be a great year!
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Thanks, R! And that’s my idea of a perfect NYE too
(I ordered a pizza and stayed in myself) Are you back home yet?
MMM, pizza! Sounds lovely
& yes, I am back home now! Hopefully I can be a bit more active now on my blog and on Twitter, commenting, etc.
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What beautiful colors! I love it!
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Wow, thanks Anne!
It looks lovely! And cute picture as well (: Happy New Year!
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Thanks hun!
How was Edinburgh!?! x
Edinburgh was awesome!! It’s just as filled with beautiful buildings like London, but it’s a lot less crowded. We saw giant pandas in the Zoo, they were so adorable. I had the best day ever because Lush was having a sale, and we had a bath in the hotel
Scottish people are so nice! Edinburgh is now sharing first place with London of my favourite cities ^^
Anyways. Do you know if the 2013 Dusseldorf blogger meet-up still going on in July?
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Very cute! Love the colors too! Last year wasn’t the best for me either, but I have high hopes for 2013! Happy New Year!
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Same here. *le sigh* But at least it went by pretty quick, didn’t it? Or was it just me? Happy new year and here’s to a better year for both of us
Happy New Year to you too, Vicky!
I see I’m not the only one who decided for a blog makeover at the last minute…
Your new design looks great! I hope you’ll drop by my blog to check out the new design!
I’m also hosting a giveaway for the occasion, so you’re more than welcome to join!
http://darkfrannysthoughts.blogspot.co.uk/
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I’m on my way to check out yours
I think it looks fantastic! A great new look for what is going to be a great year. Happy new year!
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Let’s hope it will be! Thank you so much and happy new year!
I love the color scheme, and the header is adorable! The little cartoon lass looks just like you. ^_^
My 2012 wasn’t a fantastic year, either…here’s hoping we both have a great 2013!
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I do hope so! So many people keep saying how disappointing 2012 was so let’s hope this year is a bit better for all of us
And she DOES? Oh, that’s great news
I was trying to edit her in a way that she looks at least a tiny bit like me so I’m glad I managed to do that. Thanks Colleen and happy new year!
I love the new look.
Enjoy the New Year.
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Thank you! And happy new year!
Happy New Year, Vicky! the blog looks great! good luck in 2013!
Thank you so much! And have a wonderful year!
Hopefully 2013 is a great year!
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Let’s hope so!
I loved the one you had before and I got pretty used to it. I just love the color theme of your blog and of course, the word ‘tea’ in it. This one does a better job of describing the blogger behind the blog which is of course you. =D
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Aw, thanks!
Yep, I got used to these colours so I’m not planning on changing it!
It’s a really lovely new look!
I wish I knew how to do this stuff haha. Ditto on the busy January, good luck with your exams.
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aaaaaah oh my goodness!!! I love the new design
the header is so pretty ! 
i hope you have an amazing year full epic reads! 
i think everyone has a good feeling about 2013
it is gonna be i think 
xxxx
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Alex
I know!!!! But I’ve no idea why. I mean, 13 is supposed to be an unlucky number, isn’t it? Or maybe everyone had such a miserable year in 2012 that we’re all hoping for a better one?
I think a lot of people have had ups and downs this year and next year people just want to be happy
one of the best ways to start is with a new pretty blog 
Plus you graduating soon so you have something huge to look forward to 
ps thankies for the luck for uni! I’m gonna need it
! xxxx
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Alex
Let’s hope this year is a bit better than 2012 was
I know, I can’t wait. I know I’ll be super busy in the next few months so how I’m going to read all these books is beyond me but at least I’m graduating in June, which is a huge relief.
Don’t worry about uni, it will be fun. The first year is always the most exciting one, you’ll love it.
I love the new look! It’s gorgeous, although now I really want a cup of tea and a biscuit lol
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thanks hun
. I bet it will be 
are you still planning on noving to London when you finish uni 
? xxx
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Yep, that’s the plan.
I might have to wait until early 2014, though, but I’m moving, yes. It’s just a matter of time now. Can’t wait!
oooh so exciting!! i bet it will be fun
and its only a year away 
we have seen how they can fly 
! the first thing i am going to do when I have money is drive to London. it looks so beautiful 
good luck with everything 
xxx
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Exactly! 2012 went by super fast so it’s not that far away now.
x
Happy New Year! Your blog looks beautiful!
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Oh, you’re so lovely – thanks Yvonne! And happy new year
I love the new look, Vicky! Very cute.
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Happy New Year! The new design is amazing, it looks really cute
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Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you like it too. x
Happy to see a new look on New Year’s Day!
I love the design, but I like your photo even more!
To a joy-filled auspicious 2013! Cheers
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*blushes* Thank you, thank you! Here’s to a great year!
I Love your header, it’s gorgeous, the color, the girls and the balance. it’s so pretty!
Happy New Years
! I hope 2013 is just as good as you hope 
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Aw, thanks Jude!
Happy New Year to you, too, girl! I know I haven’t been commenting much lately, but I’M STILL HERE. And I love your new header.
Hope 2013 will be a wonderful year for both you and your family!
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Thank you so much!
And I KNOW! I haven’t had time to comment and check out other posts in the past few weeks either. It’s insane! But let’s hope the rest of the year is a bit less busy for both of us. 
I love your new look, Vicky! So cute — and it is very colourful!
And happy New Year to you, too!
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Thank you so much! <3
Happy New Year, Vicky! Love the new header
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Thank you!
And – even though I’m super late – Happy New Year!
I absolutely love it! Especially the new picture of you – so cute and funny
Do you design your layouts yourself? I would really like to learn how to create those kind of illustrations and stuff but don’t think i’ve got it in me.
Thank you so much!
No, I don’t actually draw the images myself – I usually just purchase the vector images and edit them.
Love the new look, but then again your blog has always been super adorable, one of my absolute favorites!
Will grab your new button!
Oh, thank you so much Bonnie!
I love the new header! The artwork is gorgeous.
Had a relatively quiet new year, just at a friend’s house playing board games
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Thank you! <3
And that’s my idea of a great New Year’s Eve – hope you had a nice time! *whispers* and it’s almost Survivor time!
Ohhh, Vicky, I adore the new header! So pretty (and the cookies look delicious :p I love chocolate chip cookies) It’s a bit late, but Happy New Year! I hope that 2013 is going to be great for you.
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Oooh, thanks Mel!
I know, right? I adore those cookies! It’s super late but Happy New Year – here’s to a fabulous 2013!
I love it! Yours is one of my favorite blog designs…so pretty and clean
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Aw, thank you so much! x
I adore it! Your blog design has always been one of my favourites and I love this one just as much
Happy new year hun!
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Are you serious? Oh, thanks hun!
x
Looks great! I’m glad you kept the same colors
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Yep, I got really used to these colours over these months so I’ll probably stick to them in the future. x
Loving the new look, lady! Sometimes a change to freshen things up is just what you need. Happy New Year!
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My thoughts EXACTLY! It definitely gives you an extra boost
Happy New Year!
I really like the new look. I want to change my blog around and organize it more. That’s my job to do in the next week. You have a great looking blog!
Thanks Anne and good luck!
Happy New Year, Vicky! I LOVE your new look.
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Love the new look! It’s one of my aims for 2013 to get a new design for my blog too actually. This looks gorgeous! And hope 2013 is a great year for you
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Thanks Vicky! And I hope you go for it – changes like this always give you an extra boost
Ps. you have a new follower! x
Yay! Thanks!
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Looks cute, Vicky!
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The new look is fabulous!!! I did something similar for the new year, but my blog doesn’t look anywhere near this good!
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Thanks Britt!
I actually really like yours – lovely colours! x
Looks good! Hah I’m loving that Stewie gif, too!
Happy New Year!
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Haha, me too!
That’s literally what I did when I finished the new design.
I love the new look! Happy 2013
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Thanks Kate! Here’s to an amazing 2013
I love the new header, it’s lovely!
And I agree, 2012 wasn’t that great, but I have the same feeling about 2013!
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New layout color scheme is amazing! Do you create your own drawings?
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Thank you! I don’t draw them
I usually just edit existing vector images.
Good resolutions! My NY resolution is to finish the books I start – I’m terrible at never finishing if I’m not really feeling it… Great blog by the way, I have added it to my blog roll.
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And best of luck with your resolution!
Looks great!
Thank you!
Happy New Year! I love your new header, it suits perfectly but I also loved your old one as well, you are very talented
2012 was a bit
so I’m really excited for a fresh start in 2013.
Cheers to lots of blogging fun, amazing books and exciting bloggy moments!! Xx
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I agree, 2012 was quite bad so here’s to a wonderful 2013 full of blogging fun and lots of great books! xx
Great website hun and a great post. I agree I will be cutting back with review copies that are sent and actually getting around to reading books I have actually brought after all it is our hobby not our job so no one can smack our wrist lol!! Happy New Year xXx
Looks amazing, your blog is always so colorful and playful