Changes to the Garden’s WordPress theme

When I first registered this domain, it was only a placeholder for other sites, and a place where I tested various software. I offered hosting services, but through my other site, BK2K Web Design.

When I decided to use WordPress exclusively for content management, I installed it on this domain, and used a standard fixed with, 2-column skin. I decided that I wanted more space, so I coded the template you see today - ultra simple, 2 columns, and not much else.

I’m about to release the Tickled Pink skin, then go on a 2 week break while I revamp the Gardens. I’m thinking I’ll use the same graphics as I did on the first theme (which are kind of nice if I do say so myself) but keep the 100% width, and go to three columns. Damn, this is going to be a fun July!

Stay tuned for Tickled Pink! Today or tomorrow…there, I’ve committed myself!

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I built an Amazon store and stocked it with the latest WordPress and blogging books - check it out! I didn’t use a plugin, but instead made a modified template file and included my aStore in an iframe. I’ll make a video or screencast tutorial soon on how to do it - it was super easy!

I am also getting VERY CLOSE on completing the Tickled Pink theme - you should expect an announcement in the next few days. I don’t know if I”ll submit it to the Theme Codex or not - or even whether they will accept it, but I’ll have it available for download soon. I have to finish the accompanying Simple:Press theme, Pinkish, as it will be part of the package.

I’ve also got another theme in the works that uses NextGEN Gallery - right now it’s just a bare outline in Photoshop and I’ll have to flesh it out but it won’t be long before it’s a nice theme for a gallery or portfolio site!

And - nothing to do with WordPress or with the Gardens, but: Congratulations to Senator Barack Obama on winning the Democratic nomination!