1) Makes me feel fine and
2) Makes me feel like updating my banner
You might need to clear some cache or refresh some browsers to see the horribly cheery, bright new banner here on Mattbites. In fact if you look closely enough you'll see a Grinning Dork and I have no idea who he is but he insisted on putting himself in the banner. Please excuse him.
Of course I went and changed everything without realizing there was this nice little thing from Typepad:
There I am, right between Cute Overload and my girl Martha. Does it really get any better than that? I don't think so. And have you seen Cute Overload before? Oh my gosh if you don't click on it to check it out I might never forgive you. And if you're like me you'll be pinching yourself and taking your temperature and sitting down from dizzy spells because of all the freakin' painful cuteness on that site! Augh! It's just wrong in all its cuteness.
Anyway, that's the update. I know I've been lean on the food side of things, I promise to get back to it soon enough. Plus some shots of the studio as it shapes up and some fun pictures, too.
This is me thanking all of you for your support, wonderful messages and taking the time to read Mattbites. I really do love you all.
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I like the summery feel of the new design. All your work is truly an inspiration…Cheers
Love the new banner Matt, and you look great in it. Oh.. and before I forgot you did a great job on your website looks great as well.
Cute Overload is the bee’s knees. That and lolcats can make me feel good at the end of any bad day. Awesome banner!
That’s a good picture of you! Are you by chance trying to get in front of the camera more rather than staying behind it?
Oooh, I always look forward to your new banners… I love this one!
And congrats on showing up at TypePad.com! (You’re also on the TypePad page at SixApart.com)
Rockstar.
can you tell the grinning dork that i love him and that the new banner ROCKS???!!
xoxo!
~chanelle
The new banner and colours are beautiful! And just so you know, Matt, I’ve had your site bookmarked next to cute overload for a long time now…
lovin’ it.
i’m liking the new banner!
The only reason why you’re grinning like a damn fool is because you were surrounded by very nice people in a very nice place. Pretty, too. And generous!
Okay, Matt. The new banner looks great! Yes…you too
And the background color is spot on! Nicely done.
That said, I am in a serious conundrum about directing me toward “cute overload”? What were you thinking? My personal productivity level is about to be seriously compromised!
And the miniature pig story has me feeling enormously guilty about my love of bacon! Ugh!
“You’re terrible, Muriel!”
LOVE the new banner. You always look so bloody happy!
Do you ever disappoint?
Great as always!
hi. first time to comment here!
Your site is fantastic, and as for your photography, absolutely stunning…
By the way, i also lurve cute-overload, i even subscribe to them sending me cute pictures to me daily via email!! recommended…
I love the new banner Matt, it looks really great, and *feels* like your site. What I meant is that it is very representative (although maybe could have used a little taco…
) Great job, and love the blog btw.
Matt, your blog is brilliant!
It looks great–green too–you always look good–
Best
Welcome back, congrats and thanks for the update! Nice to see your sweet face up there all the time.
Power to the dorks!
Brooke
We love you too! Congrats on the featured placement!
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowin’ through the jasmine in my….RATS! That is on constant rotation in my head now thankyouverymuchmrmatt.
I have to get angry with you about that because there is just not one darn thing about you or this blog that I can pick on otherwise. IT’S GREAT! I love the cheery! Cute Overload pales in comparison. …makes me feel fine DAMN!!!
We love you Matt!!!
I kinda like that grinning dork in your banner. Can i meet him in person?
btw thanks for making me want to jump on a plane and head to the northern hemisphere–your banner reminds me of sunshine and happier days in summer, which of course, we no longer have down here. I love them (the banner and the dork)!!
What a sassy new header! Love it!
You are always such a love to read. Thanks – allll the way from Syracuse, NY.
Greetings from Alaska! Love your blog and your summer banner is great. If you ever get to Anchorage Alaska, let me know. I know some great places to take you!
Love the new banner-really sums up your blog in a quick glance. It wouldn’t be the same without you in it!