Happy almost Friday! I have a big announcement to make – my blog name has changed from Letters Impromptu to Samantha Mariko. I know I should’ve made an announcement before the change took place… sorry about that. Why did I make this change? I started blogging as Letters Impromptu back in college, and after much thought, I decided it was time to move on and fully embrace my own name.
The rebranding process was made possible thanks to my very good friend Alex, who met with me to discuss the rebranding process while I was in California (he stayed at the cafe with me for 5 straight hours!), and gave me suggestions for layouts, fonts, etc and etc. I am so pleased that my blog looks just the way I had wanted it to look. I am so lucky to have a smart, patient and talented friend like Alex.
重大な発表です！ブログの名前をやっと変えました！今までLetters Impromptu としてブログをやっていましたが、これからは自分の名前、サマンサ麻里子としてブログを続けて行きたいと思います！今後もどうぞよろしくお願いします。
You can now access my blog via www.samanthamariko.com, which is linked to www.lettersimpromptu.blogspot.com.
And do me a favor and check out my friend Alex’s website at http://alexziebol.com !
Let me know your thoughts 🙂 Have a great weekend!
New layout courtesy of Alex Ziebol
26 comments
Yasumi in Worshipblues
Hello beautiful! LOVE the layout and the new name. Go go go!! I predict big and amazing things for you this year xxx
Hélène Heath
Samantha! I'm loooving this new layout and the name change. It looks super cool and way profesh, what a great progression. Congrats on the new look! You're def lucky to have a friend like Alex 🙂 I've been thinking of doing a redesign forever and just don't know who to go to to help me out. I might just contact your friend!
PS I don't swim at the beach either, i hate the water… it's strictly sun bathing for me too, ha.
xx Hélène
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LEN K
Congrats!
and love your new hair cut!
Your bangs are shorter than mine…
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Jane
Congrats on the new look and name! It looks fantastic!
colleen welsch
Looks great! I've been thinking about changing my blog name too for the same reason (made it i college)
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Glenda·Kruse Blogger
Great move Samantha! Your blog and name change looks amazing! You and Alex did a great job! 🙂
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Charline .
Congrats Samantha, good luck on this new adventure 🙂
See you xx
Z | J. POTTER
Samantha I love that you changed to your own name, I think that's cool. I read somewhere that everyone should buy their own domain name, whether they use it or not, just in case. I still haven't done it, but I keep saying I will eventually lol.
Your blog looks good and I can't wait to see more new posts 🙂
Z. | J. POTTER
Airi
Aww, that's so sweet of him! Congratulations on the move to rebrand, I see only good things happening there! I've been thinking of doing the same, but I'm hesitant that I've already got too much association with my current username : Which is why I think it's awesome that you jumped on it!
Anete Lasmane
Gorgeous blog!
Let's follow to each other! Let me know 🙂
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Christine Uy
I actually love the idea of having our own name as a blog name, it's definitely unique! 🙂 I'm thinking of changing mine too, but it's hard when companies know me by my current blog name, I'm scared to loose blog traffic for it 🙁
Take care always, love Christine ~ xx
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Naomi Vangestel
You have a beautiful name, you should indeed embrace it! First time visiting your blog and I love your layout. It's super simple looking, yet very clean and those are my favorite layouts! Will keep on reading your blog 🙂
modlab
thank you so much! that means a lot 🙂 hope you visit again soon<3
katherine lou
Love the name change Samantha!!
Rashgmaal Bloodman
Love the new layout and blog name. Great look for the new year.
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Sonia De Macedo
I love the new name change. Your name is fabulous, I wish I could do the same with my own but it just doesn't roll off the tongue attractively enough.
Sxx
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Rin Handika
Really love your new layout cz its looks so clear and your bob hair oh gosh makes me want to cute my bangs again and again! ><
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Maddie
Congrats on the change of your blog! I think it will definitely help to brand your blog more! 🙂 The new layout looks fantastic- very proffessional and sleek!
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Rafaela S.
Love the new name and the layout too!!
Nice job!!
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Vanessa Billie-Jill-Jean
Wow, so cool.;-)
New outfit post is online…
Debora Micucci
How nice!
I follow you, if you like to reciprocate this is my blog: http://theroaronthecatwalk94.blogspot.it/ a big kiss and good weekend!
Made in Mauve
Congrats on the big change! The new layout is lovely
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Gail J
Good job Samantha! Love the new header because it looks so you! I keep praying everyday to go and see you there eeeepppppppp pray for me too ^^
Kim Alston
It's you. It's you. It's you! I love the new layout Sam 🙂 It all fits girl. Great job!
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Vintage Alley Blog
Hey Samantha! Congrats on the switch of your blog name. Own it.
Have a great weekend 🙂
jeanne christine
That's great! Congratulations!
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