Buddha says, " In the end, only 3 things matter... how much we loved, how gently we lived and how gracefully we let go of the things not meant for us!" Happy New Year 2008.
Thank you to everyone who had fun with us in 2007! 2008 we promise to have just as much fun.
Please keep in mind due to the holidays we are experiencing slower response times right now. We are experiencing much love for BLU and are working 24-7 to get to everyone. We thank you for your patience.
And we can promise no "dancing monkeys"! Love to Zahari, our genius flash programmer. He is toasting to you all.
Where is Kailee?? Our team is busy working 24-7 to get everyone their sites + get everyone launched. We are almost caught up. Whew!! This is a busy month for BLU. So no time to gossip until BLU has caught up which I envision to be Wednesday. On Wednesday I will be back to my normal self and launch the "2007 My Favorite Five" feature I am doing. Of course you do not want to miss this! And if you thought 2007 was HOT at BLU you have no idea what BLU is about to launch in 2008. Thank you to everyone for having so much fun with me this year. I promise to make 2008 even more exciting.
Holiday Girl and Guy + 30 prize winners will be revealed by Wednesday ( I promise). Thank you for being amazingly patient.
December 27, 2007 MARLOWE + AUDREY $100.00 Each FOR 24 HOURS
:::: This is a one time special for BLU taking a few extra hours (wink) SIgn up under the $100.00 websites!
There will be no exceptions this special ends at 10:00 AM MST on Friday
:::: Due to the holidays our response time has been slow but we are well rested and working feverishly to get to everyone by midnight tonight. Thank you for your patience.
Indulge in your lust for simplicity with the newly launched Audrey created by BLU's creative director, Harald + famous children's photographer, Audrey Woulard. This is the second version named "Marlowe"
You can add on a second Marlowe site (dual portal) anytime for ONLY $100.00 with purchase of an Marlowe!
::: Marlowe comes with six galleries + 4 link splash page + contact page + unlimited music jukebox + calendar + ext sections which can be either a stand alone text section or a drop down menu with 5 text sections within. A client proofing section that can be used alone or with a shopping cart. Audrey also features a shopping cart that can be used in the galleries without password protected entry. Marlowe has unlimited featured galleries
* color per image option however the color is very minimal
* 3 images per frame on homepage
* gallery page tag lines
* skip-splash page option - this sample doesn't have a splash page shown but you do get one!
* you have have multiple images rotating on the home page. This site only features one image however you can put up to ten.
* no dancing monkeys
December 26, 2007 Modern 7 / Audrey Woulard Debuts
Indulge in your lust for simplicity with the newly launched Audrey created by BLU's creative director, Harald + famous children's photographer, Audrey Woulard.
You can add on a second Audrey site (dual portal) anytime for ONLY $100.00 with purchase of an Audrey!
::: Audrey comes with unlimited galleries + 4 link splash page + contact page + unlimited music jukebox + + calendar + Text sections which can be either a stand alone text section or a submenu with 5 text sections within or one arrow navigation button with unlimited text sections. A client proofing section that can be used alone or with a shopping cart. Audrey also features a shopping cart that can be used in the galleries without password protected entry.
* color per image option
* one external link
* gallery page tag lines
* text within galleries
* skip-splash page option - this sample doesn't have a splash page shown but you do get one!
* you have have multiple images rotating on the home page. This site only features one image however you can put up to ten.
* Chuck Norris couldn't have done it better!
My name... Audrey Woulard
My website..... www.alwphotography.com I hail from .... Chicago Suburbs
1. All I want for the New Year is..... To be on the beach.
2 My favorite cocktail.... Long Island Ice Tea
3. My favorite holiday party hors d'oeuvre.... Anything with meat
4. Where I buy my jeans..... Joe’s Jeans – Bloomingdales.
5. A girl can't live without.... Lip gloss, great sunglasses, and a nice handbag.
6. The shoe designer of choice is.... Christian Louboutin
7. Something I must have in 2008 .... A good cleaning service for my studio
8. One thing I will do differently in my business this year... Projection
9. Something I did in 2007.... Photographed a major celebrity couple
10. 3 things I received for Christmas....
My kids cleaned up the family room without being told.
A Tiffany bracelet, necklace, and pendant
A coin purse
11. I can't and I won't..... change who I am, and what I like.
12. One of my New Year's resolutions.... To be 100% aware of everyone and everything around me.
13. Where I will be for New Year's Eve../ In LasVegas with my husband at the 40/40 club celebrity Grand Opening.
I have been blu for... Long time! Since 2005.
The cameras I shoot with ... Fuji S3, Nikon D2Xs, Nikon D200, Nikon D300
My album company ... Jlee Albums
A website I frequent often... www.christianlouboutin.com One photographer who inspires.... Tara Whitney, www.tarawhitney.com Not only for her photographic skils, but her spirit as a person inspires me greatly.
::: BluDomain will be closed on Christmas. Between 10 PM and midnight MST on Christmas Day BLU will debut the highly anticipated Modern 7/ Audrey Woulard
::: Due to the launch and Christmas Blu will be moving a little slower in response times today. Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays
December 20, 2007 4 Days Until Christmas ::: Kimberlee Kinney
:::: WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT I AM DOING YOU SERIOUSLY DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT. NEED A SELF PORTRAIT OF YOU 125 BY 125. ANYONE AND EVERYONE! WHY ON CHRISTMAS I AM DOING SOMETHING FUN WITH ALL OF THEM. send to info@bludomain.com
SURPRISE!! We love change, just a glimpse into 2008. We will continue to be innovative + make pretty things. Plus check out the latest contests in our contest menu button. Plus more $100.00 sites and NOW you can purchase a site directly off of our site. Woo-hoo! If you can't see our PRETTY new site then clear your cache!
1. All I want for Christmas is...
A plane ticket to Zambia, Africa!
2. My favorite holiday cocktail...
I'm content with just a glass of wine.
3. My favorite holiday party hoer devours...
Veggies. Ha! Yeah, right... bring on the carbs & calories of all those delicious fried appetizers! :)
4. The average price I spend per gift....
About $50ish.
5. My favorite gift to give during the holidays...
Anything that has meaning behind it.
6. Something overrated about the holidays...
Stressing out about buying gifts!
7. Something I must have before Christmas...
Hmmm... I can?t think of anything... ok, except for a new pair of Uggs (mine are 8 years old and it?s finally time to move on!)
8. One thing I always do during the holidays...
Wrap Christmas presents at the very last minute.
10. A holiday tradition I have...
Getting a new Christmas ornament (representing something significant from that year).
11. One thing you won't find me doing during the holidays...
Running/staying in shape (that's what new year's resolutions are for, right?!)
12. One of my New Year's resolutions...
Train to run a marathon sometime in 2008.
13. I have been naughty or nice...
Mostly nice.
I have been blu for...
A few weeks w/ one site, & just one day w/ the other (it's still under construction).
The camera I shoot with... Canon 5D
My album company... Graphi, Leather Craftsman
A website I frequent often... Photography-related www.jfci.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=21460 One photographer who inspires... WAY too many to just pick one... sorry, can't do it!
CONTEST 1 :::: Do you dream of being Blu's Holiday Girl or Guy of 2007? Win a free site + a $300.00 American Express Gift Card + your winning image in the Daily Life section of bludomain.com for one year including a link to your website! You must submit your photo by December 23rd at midnight. Nothing can be in the image except you! Email me!! You must be dressed in a tie men and holiday attire and women we need you in a pretty holiday dress or holiday attire. Don't forget the very legible sign that says "Blu's Holiday Girl 2007" or "Blu's Holiday Guy 2007" Send all entries to info@bludomain.com
CONTEST 2:::: ENTER TO WIN A FREE SEAT TO THE FAMOUS BRIANNA GRAHAM'S WORKSHOP IN 2008. $1450.00 value. www.briannagrahamworkshops.com
1. Make a $10 (or more if you are feeling generous) donation to St. Jude Research Hospital - you must have proof that you made the donation.
2. A picture is worth a thousand words... Take one photo that represents who you are, and where you live, but you cannot be in the actual photo. Think creatively on this one!
Deadline is December 28th at midnight. Send all entries to info@blusupport.com
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