A New URL & a New Way to Focus my Camera

Dress: Thrifted, Shirt: NY&C, Shoes: Target (kids section)

Yesterday was just ‘one of those days’. I looked super cute, but got caught in a mini-monsoon before I could get any photos (these are from a few days ago), I moved my blog to a new URL & messed it up THREE times, I got a call from the Chase about some fraudulent charges on my credit card (even though it was still in my wallet) & had to cancel the card.

On the bright-side. I love the way it smells after a spring rain, I totally had an umbrella in the back seat of my car (score one for the messy chick) also it was nice & cool all evening so we got to sit with the back door open.  I no longer have to explain to people why my blog name doesn’t match the web address, also it is easier to say out loud. I did not lose any money from credit fraud.

Fun fact, in cases of credit card fraud in the US you are not liable for anything more than $50, or if the card is not present at the time of the transaction $0. I’ve seen some credit card companies advertise this like it is an important service they offer. It’s not, it’s a law.

I’ve been abusing my alpha dog status and using Ian-dog as a stand in to help me focus my camera on the right spot. He’s gotten much better at ‘sit & stay’ the past couple weeks. We’ve also been working on ‘Come with a happy voice’. When he runs off to say hello to a neighbor or a visitor, I automatically get my angry voice out and can’t help but scold him when he comes over to me.  So I’ve also been training myself to say ‘good boy’ when he comes over to me and make sure I give him some belly rubs.

  • Virgnie

    The pup is sure getting a liking to these outfit pics huh?

    April showers smell is awesome and so is figuring out how to change your url :)

    Happy Easter girl!

    Virginie xo

    • http://www.theinclinedplane.com/ Loren Cline

      Changing a URL = Easy
      Changing a URL on WordPress = Less easy
      There was a whole mess of things I did wrong but now I know how to do it RIGHT if I ever need to again :)

  • http://tinfoilstiaras.blogspot.com/ Tinfoil Tiaras

    I love you in yellow and floral prints! Congrats on your new url- I need to get on that stat! Ick about the credit card fraud calls and yay about Ian-dog and his belly rubs :)

    • http://www.theinclinedplane.com/ Loren Cline

      Belly rubs heal all wounds, even credit card fraud.

  • http://feathersfreckles.blogspot.com Feathers & Freckles

    Love this outfit! Great idea for focusing the photos, these do look really clear.

    Congrats on the new URL! I’ve been thinking about getting a custom domain but have been lazy/nervous about the change.

    Have a great weekend, Loren!

    • http://www.theinclinedplane.com/ Loren Cline

      You are using blogger, a custom domain is TOTALLY easy then. And they only cost a couple bucks a year. I think you should go for it.

  • http://www.othersideofgray.com Annie

    LOVE that floral dress, especially over the yellow blouse – such a fun pattern! And I definitely “lost” your blog a few times because I couldn’t remember the actual web address – so glad about the new url :) Have a great weekend!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    • http://www.theinclinedplane.com/ Loren Cline

      Ha, yeah… I bought the old URL on a whim when I didn’t really have a ‘direction’ for this blog I just needed to write something. I feel like I have a much better handle on it now.

  • http://14shadesofgrey.wordpress.com/ Salazar

    I’ve noticed the focus has improved a lot, and now I know – thanks to Ian! Look at him, sitting so stately… he’s adorable. And so is the outfit!

    • http://www.theinclinedplane.com/ Loren Cline

      Pretty much everything good in my life can be traced back to the dog ;)

  • http://theblogofworldlydelights.blogspot.com laura

    poopy about the credit card mess. I had to deal with that (though not as messy) a few weeks back, and it was not fun. But hey, you look super cute in that dress! I really love the print and the length (I know, weird thing to say) but with the tights, it’s perfection!

  • http://midwest-muse.net/ The Midwest Muse

    I love your top and hooray for the new url! And boo for the credit fraud, I hope you got it all sorted out. That sounds terrifying!

  • http://mythriftycloset.blogspot.com/ my thrifty closet

    congrats on the new URL…you do look cute in this outfit, the floral dress is adorable. I like the yellow shirt with it too. Nice springtime colors! So cute to use your dog for focusing, looks like I need a dog too..he is such a good boy to keep still!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com