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November 28, 2012

New Dessert and New Blog Design

My new favorite dessert is served at RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen - Warm Coconut Doughnuts and Organic Mint Tea. Somehow these photos remind me of this quote, that I posted on my Twitter =)
I got a lot of complaints from my readers regarding black background so I finally listened to your requests and changed it. However, I miss the glamourous black look of my blog. So this question is to my regular readers: which design do you prefer?

P.S. Thanks to all who shared their opinions. I really appreciate the conribution of each and every one of you.

60 comments:

  1. great pics! and the blog looks much better in white 8it´s more inviting) ;) xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

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  2. those donuts look so good!! & mmm I love mint tea
    I personally always go for black/dark backgrounds too as it's more glamourous but white is a cleaner minimalistic look

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  3. Hey babes! I love the black but I have also noticed that it really tires the eye when reading the text! Although you do not write big chunks of text so I guess it's ok to keep the black ;) xoxo ES
    www.liveyourpassion.gr

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  4. I prefer the bright white design ! Is very welcoming :)


    XX Luba
    :: Well Living Blog ::
    http://very-well-living.blogspot.com

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  5. I like the new white background, it´s really better for reading and it looks elegant as well!
    xx Katja

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  6. Вкусно все так выглядит!

    xx
    Christina Klein
    http://bychristina.blogspot.com/

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  7. Black is interesting, but it tires the eyes. It is easier to look at the pictures and read text on white background. Keep the white!
    <3

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  8. i like the new white background!
    xo
    Carola

    one click one vote form me on my blog!
    http://www.pursesinthekitchen.com/2012/11/blogger-we-want-you-su-graziait.html

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  9. hi dear!

    Good tea and eat delicious food :)
    lots of kisses
    Judy

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  10. white background is better. Better contrast

    http://theshortiesfashion.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. The desert looks amazing as usual, you have a great eye for sweets :)
    I liked your black background, but I also think the white one is better! It's very elegant.
    When I started blogging, I had a dark grey background and I ended up changing it as well. I guess it's part of growing up - we have to change something once in a while! It will look strange to you at first, but I'm sure you'll come to love it!

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  12. Looks so yummy, great photos!
    Like the new design!

    www.canyouimagine.eu

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  13. Hi dear! Yum! Look too delicious! Regarding your question I prefer in both way, I like white but you have to choose the color represent you, from what you say I think black was the perfect choise for you dear:) Kisses and have a nice day!!:*

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  14. First of all, this dessert looks delicious. I prefer the white. It looks more elegant and simple. Have a good day!

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  15. I think the black background was weird at first...but then i got used to it and it differentiated ur blog from the rest.... But this one is ok too :)
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  16. I like this look of you blog!


    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/

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  17. mmm look yummy! www.joanakoleva.blogspot.com

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  18. I definitely like the white background, although the black was super chic!
    This dessert looks incredible.

    Sea and Swank

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  19. i liked the black background because it did set you apart!
    However i do feel the other comments on how the white is easier on the eye...

    Christy of:
    http://clean-cut-gout-chic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. Congrats on the new look, I actually miss your black background, it make your blog unique and well recognizable. Mint tea sounds delish.

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  21. I actually prefer the black ;-)

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  22. Beautiful new design and great dessert!!

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  23. Yummy!

    http://suspironews.blogspot.com/

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  24. I liked the black background but it is easier to read and see photos on the white background!

    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  25. Huummmm !! Yummy :)

    New post - Kisses !
    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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  26. Yum, delicious!

    I've only known your site with a black background and for me that was LA by Diana. White works too and it's nice to have a change. At the end of the day though what matters most is Your vision and the space You want to create.

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  27. Black! your style. your choice..you gotta goin with your heart Diana :)
    people loves you cause you're Diana and me too.
    xoxo
    viamojo.blogspot.com


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  28. I love the white background Diana. It looks very clean and polished! Then again, mine is pink, so do what you want :)
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  29. Oh I LIKE these pictures!! Yummy!
    And I have to say, I prefer the black one... Altough white is also chic! (But not as chic as black) ;)

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  30. I prefer black! But it's easier to read it in white! Xoxo

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  31. I prefer the new white background!
    Those donuts look so great!
    Kisses

    http://insofiashoes.blogspot.pt

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  32. Mmmm the dessert looks so good!! i prefer white!
    Kisses dear

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  33. Oh goodness those look incredible. And I like both versions, but the white is easier to read!

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  34. Maybe make everyone happy and do a gray background? :)

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com/

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  35. Diana, I love this because it's so much more easier to read and it looks polished.
    XO,
    zhanna
    www.lifeandbows.com

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  36. Yum those donuts look delicious! I really love the black background you had as you know I have a black background on my website! I think you should do what you love and if you love the black background then that's what you should have!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  37. I like the white background, darling. Easier to read!

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  38. looks like absolute heaven! I like this design better. xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  39. First, I love that the restaurant is called Rock Sugar because I happen to LOVE rock sugar and put it in my tea A LOT. Second, I have almost the exact same cast iron tea pot! Third, I prefer the black. The white is rather... stark. Is there any way you could do black & white stripes? Maybe toss in a stripe or two of Tiffany blue (or whatever accent color you love)?

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  40. Nice change, but I also like the previous one!

    http://www.beautyandthemist.com/

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  41. I prefer the glamourous black look!!! http://chiaralike.blogspot.it/

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  42. Ok, maybe I'm a little bias here because my blog has white background and I've always like the white, clean look. So I actually like your blog in white. I know black is more elegant and all but white does look so tidy and clean don't you think? =) In the end, it's all about what you really like. That matters most =)

    www.diva-in-me.com

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  43. Великолепный десерт! Очень красивые фотографии! Всегда получаешь хорошее настроение и позитивный взгляд! Бесспорно в черном цвете смотрелось все очень гламурно и очень красиво выглядели фотографии, но наступил другой момент - сейчас белый цвет. и конечно, все немного по-другому и тоже очень красиво и ясно. Имеет место быть. Нравится!

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  44. I kinda miss the black too. but will definitly get used to the white.

    xx
    meinmode.blogspot.com

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  45. Actually, I liked the black background a little more :-). I think it was more classy somehow...and different from the other blogs.
    Greetings ;-)

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  46. Why don't you keep the header black, like in the screenshot above, while changing the rest to white like it is now? Or everything black, except for the posts title and body? Just a thought :-) xoxoxo

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  47. I did noticed you change your header of the website...I think it's really clean cut:).....hope all is well and I love mint tea..esp the mint tea from morocco:)

    cheers:)

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  48. I think your blog is so cool in white but also in black..maybe it's better in black bacuase there'isn't another blog in black, I see only you..just for this..:)

    www.giornalismodimoda.blogspot.it

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  49. That dessert looks great! Personally, I liked the black background better. Have a lovely week!

    xo,
    allisonatwork.blogspot.com

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  50. I think you should stick to the black if you love it.
    I have two other friends that are bloggers too and they both have black backgrounds.
    With a little tweaking, you can probably fix the fonts so they are easier to read but definitely stay true to what you love.
    XOXO

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  51. Maybe you should put it in grey, that way everyone is happy!! haha
    I did like it more in black, maybe you should try with text in bold so it's easier for us to read.
    I never eat that tipe of Asian food, maybe I'll try it now.

    xoxo
    Nancy
    http://nuestrostyling.blogspot.com.ar

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