***Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to all winners. You will be notified via email soon.***
I am beyond thrilled to finally unveil the new look of Duchess of Fork! My good friend Mark has been busy behind the scenes and I could not be happier with the outcome.
My new design is sleek and up to date. When I first started blogging three years ago, all I posted was recipes. These days I write about Julia, crafts, Weekly Eats, and many other topics. The new design accommodates my varying interests and is very user-friendly.
We’ve only imported posts from the last couple of months, so hang in there while we work to bring everything over from the old site. It may not seem like it, but doing a big design switch-a-roo is rather complex! I sure am glad Mark is in it with me. 
My favorite aspect of the new site is the navigation bar up top. Most of these categories have drop down bars, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Take a little time and browse the new site. I hope you’re just as excited about it as I am!
In honor of my new look, I’m giving away some of my favorite items! I want to celebrate YOU, my wonderful readers, for just doing what you do. Thanks for being loyal Duchess of Fork readers.
Some of my very favorite brands have donated incredible prizes just for you. There are six different prizes, and there will be six different winners!
1. ABC Scripture Cards from Lil Light O’ Mine, $25 value
I have a set of these cards and they are just precious. There is a different verse from the Bible for each letter of the alphabet. These are perfect for teaching your child the ABCs and Bible versers, or for framing around the house. WINNER: #80 Emily (The Culinary Couple)
2. $25 Target gift card from me
What can I say, I love ya! WINNER: #2 Brittany
3. $25 gift card to Allison Powell Designs
If you recall, Allison Powell Designs created all of the printables for Julia’s first birthday party. The designs that these ladies come up with are just adorable and the quality is second-to-none. WINNER: #112 Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly
4. Lucky Necklace in orange from Bridier Baubles, $30 value
Bridier Baubles has quickly become my go-to retailer for fashionable, yet affordable jewelry. Kerry has such a fun array of statement pieces in every color under the sun. WINNER: #103 Ingrid
5. Chevron dress with black and white ruffle neck in size 4T from She She Made, $38 value
She She Made makes the cutest custom clothes for little ones. Julia has several hand-made outfits from She She and we just love them. This dress will be perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. WINNER: #50 Meredith
6. DualMax Air Purifier from Oreck, $399 value
Oh goodness, my friends at Oreck sure know how to make a quality product. I personally own and use this air purifier in my home and it works wonders at filtering pollen, dust and pet dander. I feel good knowing my family is breathing in the cleanest air possible. WINNER: #21 Caits
Oreck Corporation provided a prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes.
TO ENTER:
Just leave me a comment telling me your favorite feature on the new and improved Duchess of Fork.
Six winners will be randomly selected from all comments. Only one entry per person. The first winner I draw will win prize number 1 (ABC Scripture Cards), the second winner I draw will win prize number 2 (Target gift card), and so on and so forth. There will be no prize substitutions.Give away is open from August 20th, 2012 until August 24th, 2012. This give away is to celebrate and thank YOU for reading and supporting my blog through the years.
I must give a hearty thanks to Lil Light O’ Mine, Allison Powell Designs, Bridier Baubles, She She Made, and Oreck for making this giveaway possible! Be sure to visit their sites and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. I’m sure you’ll love these companies as much as I do.
The Duchess
120 Comments
Sarah
August 20, 2012 at 6:23 am —
Love the easy to use navigation bars at the top! Makes finding things EASY!
Brittany
August 20, 2012 at 6:24 am —
I also love the navigation options at the top. It makes it ao much easier to fins what im looking for…something about your family, a recipe, etc. I also love the colors! Very pretty, sleek, and professional!
Tressa
August 20, 2012 at 6:24 am —
It’s ok if my first comment is a give away, right?
(been following a while, just a really lazy commenter!) The new look is great!
Lacy Campbell
August 20, 2012 at 6:27 am —
I love how fresh it looks. But my favorite part is definitely the drop down menu and how easy it is to find things. Looks very nice..
Erika
August 20, 2012 at 6:29 am —
Love the new look! Like you said, it’s very clean and fresh looking…I love that! And also, the drop down bars are great and easy to use. Looks great!
Kristen
August 20, 2012 at 6:31 am —
I think it’s all fabulous! But my favorite part is how everything is separated by the tabs at the top, so I know right where I need to go to get what I need to know
Brooke
August 20, 2012 at 6:36 am —
Love the new look!! My fave is the food tab with recipes ad restaurant reviews. Looks great!
Erin Bakker
August 20, 2012 at 6:46 am —
It’s very clean and readable! Great new look!
Kellie
August 20, 2012 at 6:48 am —
I love the layout and design of it!!
Arrie
August 20, 2012 at 6:54 am —
I love the tabs at the top. It makes it so much easier to find your past posts that were favorites!
Stacie
August 20, 2012 at 6:55 am —
L.O.V.E. the new look!! The navigation tabs at the top really streamline everything! It’s much easier to read…..
Ginny Ashton
August 20, 2012 at 6:55 am —
Loving the new color scheme!
Amanda
August 20, 2012 at 6:56 am —
The new look is fresh and energizing! I like the navigation bars and “Hi! I’m Molly.”
Stephanie
August 20, 2012 at 6:57 am —
I love the simple clean layout and easy to use navigation bar.
Megan G
August 20, 2012 at 7:00 am —
I love the tool bar at the top of the page. I love that you can browse for recipes so easily!
Abby
August 20, 2012 at 7:19 am —
I love how the menu bars drop down–the site is really user friendly! Congrats!
Lyndsi
August 20, 2012 at 7:21 am —
I personally love the share buttons.
Ashley C
August 20, 2012 at 7:23 am —
I love the colors and how fresh your new site looks. Keep up the great posts!
Heather
August 20, 2012 at 7:27 am —
The new site is so easy to navigate! Great job
Page
August 20, 2012 at 7:28 am —
LOVE the new look, Molly! I just love the clean lines while keeping the feel the same as the original site! So excited for you!!!
Caits
August 20, 2012 at 7:31 am —
The whole layout is really awesome, especially the picture at the top
Really easy to find things now! That chevron dress is soooo cute!
Mandy M.
August 20, 2012 at 7:36 am —
I love the new look!! The navigation bar at the top is my favorite feature! I love how everything is organized and the page doesn’t look cluttered.
Jen
August 20, 2012 at 7:37 am —
I love the updated picture with you and Julia!
Leslie K
August 20, 2012 at 7:38 am —
Love the new look! The tabs at the top and the share tabs on the left are both great features!
AP
August 20, 2012 at 7:42 am —
I just love seeing yours and Julia’s beautiful faces at the top of each post!
The new design looks great!!
Danielle K
August 20, 2012 at 8:03 am —
I love the new colors and the navigation bar at the top is great
Bria
August 20, 2012 at 8:06 am —
The site looks great! Clean and chic! I live how easy it is to explore and share with others! The big pink heading grabs yor attention right away and the rest is user friendly! Great job and thanks for blogging!
Mandy
August 20, 2012 at 8:08 am —
I love the share buttons n the side!
AKC
August 20, 2012 at 8:22 am —
I love the new colors!! Such a clean and fresh look… and the new picture is adorable
Karen Nahas
August 20, 2012 at 8:32 am —
I don’t comment often, but I love the new look. I love the colors and the easy to use navigation bar. Looks great!
Bethany Polomcean
August 20, 2012 at 8:59 am —
I like the new drop down box feature. Even though I enjoy all of your posts – not just specific categories, but it will be much easier to hit the “Food” tab to search for a new weeknight meal!
Molly
August 20, 2012 at 9:00 am —
I love the drop downs on the navigation bar. It makes it easier for me to stalk you recipes!
Rachel W
August 20, 2012 at 9:03 am —
I love the new look Molly
So glad I’ve found you through this bloggy world!
Hillari
August 20, 2012 at 9:04 am —
The navigation bar is great…a nice, easy way to find what I’m looking for
Kristen Self
August 20, 2012 at 9:05 am —
I LOVE that all of your recipes are in one easy to find location! I want to make just about every recipe that you post!
Brenda C
August 20, 2012 at 9:15 am —
I love the shade a purple! It’s my favorite and was my wedding color!
Sara
August 20, 2012 at 9:27 am —
I love how simple and easy to navigate your site is… And thank you for such a sweet giveaway!!
kjpugs
August 20, 2012 at 9:28 am —
What a fun giveaway! I love the simple functionality of the new layout! But most of all… I love the cool texture of the purple header background. I love texture-rich design like that! Great job to your friend Mark!
Katie L.
August 20, 2012 at 9:32 am —
I love how streamlined it is very easy to navigate it!
Angie
August 20, 2012 at 9:41 am —
What an amazing giveaway! You are just the sweetest! I love the new clean look – and how you have everything separated at the top! So helpful!
Happy Monday!!
Lyndsey Siara
August 20, 2012 at 9:50 am —
Love the different category options. And the updated picture of you and Julia
awesome job Mols!
maria
August 20, 2012 at 9:52 am —
i love this look! my favorite part is the little sidebar that retracts on the left with all your social media buttons. very sleek design! thanks so much!
Monica
August 20, 2012 at 9:52 am —
Beautiful new design! I love how easy it is to find all your recipes by category now. And…I can never get enough of sweet Julia!
Jessica@TWB
August 20, 2012 at 10:08 am —
I like how clean it looks. Congrats!
annie_loo
August 20, 2012 at 10:09 am —
I think I like the new profile picture best! You and sweet Julia look so sweet in that picture!!!! LOVE it!
Love the new design! It’s really fresh! And…I’ve been using a ton of your recipes lately! Thanks for the inspiration!
xoxoxoxox
Lynsey
August 20, 2012 at 11:01 am —
I love the new design. I love the drop down menu and that I can find your recipes quickly! You post some of the best ones!
Jess
August 20, 2012 at 11:05 am —
I love the tabs at the top of the blog. It makes finding the topics that most interest me, (not a mom…yet!) much easier. Congratulations on your beautiful blog!!
Jenn Getts
August 20, 2012 at 11:06 am —
Molly, your new design is so chic
I love the navigation bar — i always find myself looking through your recipes 2 or 3 times a week
A fabulous giveaway!!!
Karen
August 20, 2012 at 11:25 am —
Love the new look! It’s very organized and really like the drop down menus.
Meredith
August 20, 2012 at 11:28 am —
Like you mentioned, I think the drop down bars are really helpful. I also love the purple–my fav color!
Kristin
August 20, 2012 at 11:39 am —
I love the sleek new look- very modern and user friendly!
Laiken
August 20, 2012 at 11:41 am —
Love the new look!! I love the color scheme and how clean it looks! Great redo!
Jackie
August 20, 2012 at 11:48 am —
I am LOVING the drop down menu on top! What a clean, fresh, and beautiful site! Congrats on the new look!
Jade
August 20, 2012 at 11:50 am —
I love the new look! I especially like the navigation bar. Very helpful!
Tiffany
August 20, 2012 at 11:55 am —
I love your new site! The navigation bars are wonderful for quick searches! Great look!
Holly Marie
August 20, 2012 at 11:55 am —
I LOVE the new design- especially how user friendly it is with all the links- and it is PURPLE- fab color choice : )
Ashley
August 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm —
Easier to search for old recipes!
robin
August 20, 2012 at 12:34 pm —
Love the navigation bar!
Kelly
August 20, 2012 at 12:44 pm —
Love the colors and easy to see/figure out tabs!
Elizabeth
August 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm —
Love the crisp look of it all…very clear approach to reading!
Darlene
August 20, 2012 at 12:59 pm —
Congratulations on your new design! I love the photo of you and Julia. Thanks for making it easier for me to to locate recipes, products, etc. I’m just NOT from the computer generation. Wishing you ontinued success!!!
LeslieH
August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm —
Love the new look! Have been following here and on Twitter! My favorite thing about the new design is the color scheme! Love the cheery colors!
Pamela M
August 20, 2012 at 1:28 pm —
I LOVE the new color combo and your new pic/description with Julia
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Mary Feagley
August 20, 2012 at 2:41 pm —
Easy to navigate and find necessary tabs –they take me just where I want to go!
Crystal
August 20, 2012 at 6:32 pm —
It’s beautiful! I love DOF and will definitely be trying more of the tailgating recipes soon!
Rachel
August 20, 2012 at 6:52 pm —
I love the navigation bar! Also, the new picture of you and Julia in your profile is gorgeous!! Hope to run into you again soon
Colleen C
August 20, 2012 at 7:07 pm —
I love it!! My favorite, as I’m sure you could guess, is that now I know where I can find all the Julia posts and see what she is up to these days!
brooke
August 20, 2012 at 7:49 pm —
I love love love the new look…so fresh and cutting edge! Its so easy to search your recipes with them having their own header! I’m using 2 of your recipes this week in my meal plan! Your picture is precious!
Megan B.
August 20, 2012 at 8:16 pm —
Love the new look! The navigation bars at the top are definitely my favorite part!
Melissa
August 20, 2012 at 8:20 pm —
I like the new home page layout and that it no longer says “get recipe.”
Jaye Hasan
August 20, 2012 at 9:06 pm —
I love the colors and the navigation bar. Great site!!
Cindy A.
August 20, 2012 at 9:09 pm —
I love how easy it is to navigate! There have been many blogs that I gave up trying to follow because I couldn’t find their buttons. I am so happy to see all of your info right up there at the top. Thank you so much for that. Also, thank you for offering such an amazing giveaway! *fingers crossed*
Therese Baker
August 21, 2012 at 6:16 am —
I love the navigation bar across the top. I love all your blogs but now I can choose which section to read . . . my favs are of Julia
Aston
August 21, 2012 at 8:35 am —
Congrats on the new design, Molly! I love the navigation bar at the top. I often refer to your recipes and Weekly Eats, and the food tab makes this so easy.
laurie t
August 21, 2012 at 8:53 am —
I love the entire header and the font!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
August 21, 2012 at 12:44 pm —
I like how all you contact info is right on top. And the deisgn as a whole is very neat and clean.
Stephanie
August 21, 2012 at 1:53 pm —
I love the clean, new look and updated pictures! It’s a lot easier to navigate now.
Emily
August 21, 2012 at 4:47 pm —
I just love how clean the new design is, and the font!
Krista
August 21, 2012 at 7:09 pm —
It looks great! I absolutely love the colors- they are so you! And I’m excited to navigate through your recipes
Emily (The Culinary Couple)
August 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm —
I love it! And I love the photo of you and your sweet girl.
ashley
August 21, 2012 at 11:22 pm —
I love the drop downs on the navigation bar!
Sheenah
August 22, 2012 at 4:13 am —
I love the navigation tabs at the top. I wakes everything very easy to find. Also, that is such a great picture of you and Julia!
Andrea
August 22, 2012 at 6:54 am —
I love how easy it is to navigate! The colors are very clean and it is easier to find older recipes.
Queen Bee
August 22, 2012 at 7:07 am —
I really like the new navigation tabs! Everything is right at my finger tips!
Kimberly Rivers
August 22, 2012 at 11:03 am —
AS many have already mentioned the Navigation bar really helps since I am new to the sight it helps me have easy access to previously posted material and recipes.
Julianne
August 22, 2012 at 2:09 pm —
I love that it’s so clean! Very sleek, no clutter. I am back to blogging again and am dreading the design process.
Andrea Smith
August 22, 2012 at 2:10 pm —
Love the tabs at the top! So easy to use
looks great!
meredith
August 22, 2012 at 2:19 pm —
what a GORGEOUS new blog for a beautiful mama and sweet family. I love it ALL… the tabs to easily navigate, the PRESH photo of you and Julia, the “share” bar alongside the posts. It’s just fabulous!
Elizabeth L
August 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm —
I love the drop down boxes & your new picture
Shannon
August 22, 2012 at 3:17 pm —
I love how easy the new tabs at the top make finding everything! Looks great!
Megan L
August 22, 2012 at 8:15 pm —
I love how ORGANIZED and easy your page is to navigate!! The tabs on top are great!! Congrats!
Ann
August 23, 2012 at 8:13 am —
Love the navagation pane and really loving the purple accent color! Gorgeous new site
Emily
August 23, 2012 at 10:24 am —
I love the streamlined look! Plus, purple is a very regal color use for the Duke and Duchess. Great new design.
Emily
August 23, 2012 at 2:14 pm —
I like the navigation bar at the top= simple and easy to read and use. Great new site.
Alaine
August 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm —
I love how sleek it looks and how easy it is to locate things.
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Emily L
August 23, 2012 at 4:38 pm —
I like how you have the category menu along the top, and the social networking buttons along the left side. It’s clean and uncluttered, and easy to navigate.
Lindsay
August 23, 2012 at 8:16 pm —
Love your updated pic with that sweet little girl and the logo/fonts up top!
Rebekah Thomas
August 23, 2012 at 8:17 pm —
I love the tabs at the top of the website for easy navigation. Plus, I love the new color scheme!
Susan
August 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm —
My favorite color is purple, so I must say I like the color scheme.
Stephanie Schaefer
August 23, 2012 at 8:37 pm —
I am always in awe of how much you do Molly. With little J and big J to take care of, you always seem to manage time to keep us abreast of what’s in and what’s not. My current fav on this new site is the product review drop down menu. I especially liked the Dove review. I have always used Dove products but hadn’t tried the newer one tested by you. I didn’t win (sad face) the giveaway but immediately went to the store to get my own. Let me just say one thing. Obsessed. Thank you again for all that you do.
Aggie
August 23, 2012 at 8:52 pm —
Oh Molly! I’m loving your new space!! It’s still you, just updated! Love how organized & clean it is, very excited for you. Great giveaway!
Emily F
August 23, 2012 at 8:56 pm —
Love the updated look, Molly! Very user friendly and colorful. Very easy to
navigate with the categories and sub categories at the top. Blog also is easy to use, read, etc. on my iPhone!
Ingrid
August 23, 2012 at 9:03 pm —
Your new site looks AMAZING!!
Beth (@sadietalk)
August 23, 2012 at 10:01 pm —
I love your new look! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Jane Marie Edwards
August 24, 2012 at 7:24 am —
Love your fabulous new look! It is so easy to use and very pleasing to the eye!
Jodi
August 24, 2012 at 7:25 am —
Your blog looks great! I love the tabs at the top – they make it easy to find whatever I am looking for!
Liz P.
August 24, 2012 at 7:29 am —
Loving the navigation tabs–makes it so easy!
Caroline
August 24, 2012 at 7:46 am —
I love the tabs on the side to easily pin posts! Looks great.
amy
August 24, 2012 at 8:07 am —
i love how neat, clean, and organized everything is!! and the drop down menu is fabulous! it makes it so much easier to find what i’m searching for!!
love the new look, molly!
Amanda Y
August 24, 2012 at 8:15 am —
I am new to your blog. Found it though Blue-Eyed Bride. I love the recipes tab. I am always on the look out for great recipes for my family and I like that you have them sorted by type (appetizers, breakfast, etc.).
Jennifer B.
August 24, 2012 at 8:18 am —
I love the simple, streamlined look. It’s not too busy so it is easy to find everything!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's
August 24, 2012 at 8:19 am —
I love the new clean streamline look!
Jodie
August 24, 2012 at 8:34 am —
Love the new look Ms. Fork! I am especially digging the “share!” sidebar. Awesome feature!
Great giveaway-such awesome stuff-love it all! 
Jenny
August 24, 2012 at 8:48 am —
I love the new colors….so clean looking
MommyNamedApril
August 24, 2012 at 9:10 am —
Love how streamlined it feels! Great job!
Shelby
August 24, 2012 at 9:10 am —
So, my FAVORITE part would have to be the ADORABLE picture of your sweet Julia
, but other Honorable Mentions include the sleek look and easy Navigation up top! It looks SO great!
Leah
August 24, 2012 at 9:13 am —
I’m digging the color purple right now – that’s my favorite thing. Fresh, clean and modern!
MG
August 24, 2012 at 9:15 am —
I’m a fan of the navigation bar at the top, but if truth be told, my favorite feature is how viewer-friendly the overall layout is – things are very clear, visually. I also really like how your original content is front and center and very clearly the centerpiece of the layout.
andie
August 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm —
I am so bummed I missed out! LOL
Ingrid
September 1, 2012 at 2:51 pm —
Woo hoo I am so excited about winning the beautiful necklace!! Thank you!!