New Book, New Blog
Just in time for the upcoming release of my book, Haystack Full of Needles: A Catholic Home Educator's Guide to Socialization, comes this pretty new blog design (almost complete) and companion website. Both sites still need a bit of tweaking, but I hope you like them and let me know what you think!
Many thanks to extremely talented designer, Cathy of Avalon Rose Design, for turning a dream into reality!
Haystack is now available for pre-order. Here is a portion of the beautiful foreword written by Laura Berquist:
Everything in A Haystack Full of Needles is guided by the principle that we must see Christ in all those around us. That is what makes this such a valuable resource. Frankly, I think it is a valuable resource not only for those who are homeschooling, but for all who have school age children or grandchildren. Alice talks throughout the book about her good friends and she does it in such a way that she, and they, become our friends, too. They become the very best kind of friends, those united in the pursuit of virtue and the love of God.
I love this book and I don’t say that lightly. It is truly wonderful. I am honored to write the foreword.
If you have a moment, please consider picking up a copy!
This is beautiful, Alice...very nicely done.
Posted by: Donna | June 26, 2008 at 06:22 PM
This site is beautiful and you've really captured the spirit of "the" cottage. Just lovely...
Posted by: Ebeth | June 26, 2008 at 06:26 PM
The new blog design is gorgeous, Alice!
Posted by: Lisa Tobin | June 26, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I'm spellbound, Alice.
It's like walking into a beautiful, beautiful cottage garden. And I know the "real thing" is just as beautiful. :)
Posted by: Cay G. | June 26, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Beautiful! And I can't wait to read your book!
Posted by: Christine M | June 26, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Ohhh! I love the new design and colors and the beautiful artwork on your website. Simply lovely!! You should be so proud, Alice. I can't wait to read your book.
Love,
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 26, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Oh, the new site is just lovely, and I am so looking forward to reading your book.
Posted by: Beth | June 26, 2008 at 07:23 PM
I think it is just beautiful.
Posted by: Jennie C. | June 26, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Just scrumptious, my dear. Loving it!
Posted by: Lissa | June 26, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Oh, Alice, this is stunning!
I love the "click on the pictures" thing(you can be sure I'll click on "tea time" often!). The colors are soothing, and the picture choices manage to recall feminine beauty, the centrality of faith, simpler times and your (may I say wonderful) Irish heritage all at once...and you managed to keep that awesome First Communion photo besides! (I hear there's a 1st Communion photo contest going on -- might you be running away with first prize with any of those delightful scooter pix, perhaps??) :)
It's beautiful, a perfect reflection of the beauty to be found in its pages.
Posted by: Eileen | June 26, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Alice, It's all just lovely!!! :)
Posted by: Cheryl M. | June 26, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Congratulations on this accomplishment, Alice!
Just wonderful!
Posted by: Maria P | June 26, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Wow! Your site is so pretty, Alice! Congratulations on your new book! :)
Posted by: Rebecca | June 26, 2008 at 09:43 PM
I love the new look! I can't wait to read your book, too. :)
Posted by: Amy | June 26, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Oh, wow! It's so beautiful, Alice! I already ordered your book and can't wait for it to come. I only wish I could've had it when we met so you could autograph it for me!
Posted by: KC | June 26, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Your new site is simply divine. I'm looking forward to the new book as well!
God Bless,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | June 26, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Just lovely and still familiar, the blog is a visual and literary treat.
I've been writing about you on my blog and I just ordered your book.
Best wishes.
Posted by: +JMJ+ at TotusTuusFamily.blogspot.com | June 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM
It is all so beautiful, just like you, Alice! I love the links on your website to teas, crafts, writings, etc. It's like a candy store over there!
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | June 27, 2008 at 01:03 AM
wow! i'm loving it.
congratulations, again, on the new book.
Posted by: cici | June 27, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Alice, the new design and website are lovely! Monica and I are just oohing and ahhing!
I am very much looking forward to reading your book!
Posted by: Bridget | June 27, 2008 at 06:31 AM
The new site is gorgeous - and the book looks WONDERFUL! Congratulations.
Posted by: Beck | June 27, 2008 at 08:04 AM
What a lovely design. The new website is incredible, great job and congratulations, Alice!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 27, 2008 at 08:17 AM
This new format is so lovely and peaceful, Alice!
Posted by: Jeannine | June 27, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Oh Alice, it's SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Words cannot fully describe how perfect they both are, not to mention you sweet lady!!! I love them, congratulations sweetie!!!
Posted by: Meredith | June 27, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Dear Alice, congratulations on your new book. I am sure everyone will love it, like we all love you xoxoxox Clarice
Posted by: clarice | June 27, 2008 at 10:54 AM