Follow Your Heart
Dear Stef, TamiK, OsageGypsy, HelloHahaNarf, and CottageByTheSea,
You said you liked my wonky “O”, so I thought I’d skooch it back down to where I found it resting the other day…
What do you think? Hot glue to the rescue, or wonky wins?

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173 Responses to Follow Your Heart
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Layla says:Mar 29, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Thanks, Susan! So you’re saying you like it straight up, right?
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Layla says:Mar 29, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Okay, just wanted to be sure I understood!
(PS- Kev likes it straight up too!)
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Darcy says:Mar 29, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I thought the same thing when I saw the before pic…I LOVE the wonky O. Its quirky and unexpected.
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Lynne Carothers says:Mar 29, 2012 at 11:24 pm
I like the “O” lopsided. I think it fits the theme of the sign. Hearts have a way of taking you here and then there quite unexpectedly.
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Tarisa says:Apr 3, 2012 at 11:35 am
I completely agree with you, Lynne. I think it was meant to be.
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Christi @ the brown shed says:Mar 29, 2012 at 11:37 pm
I love, love it wonky.
When I first saw it, I thought it was intentional and thought it was brilliant!
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melaniek says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:07 am
me too! I thought it was so clever because sometimes following your heart leads you to unexpected places!
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Denise says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:13 pm
I thought you did it on purpose too. Love it wonky!
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Gracie says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:52 am
That’s what I thought too! Looks good wonky!
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Amanda says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I thought it was done on purpose too, and LOVED it! (both look nice, though…)
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Leone says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:04 am
Wonky O for the win!
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Christine says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:26 am
For sure wonky O. It just makes more sense. You don’t have to follow the expected path. Wonky is always good…….except for teeth.
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Angela S. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:38 am
It’s a little too wonky for my taste. Cute but, maybe a little too much.
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TracieOB says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:09 am
my vote is for wonky! Life is messy and not perfect.
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Tara says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:13 am
Wonky all the way! It adds a little quirkiness. Like the ‘O’ is off on it’s own mission…
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trish says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:53 am
Fix it! Fix it fix it fixit!
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Kate says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:58 am
Wonky! for sure. It is so much more creative that way. I mean anyOne can have a straight O. ha ha And I too thought it was intentional. That’s what made me like it so much.
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Melissa says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:01 am
Mmm hmmm…straighten the O – I love the message for itself. Sometimes it’s good to keep it simple!
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Bev says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:36 am
wonky! I thought it was meant to be that way the first time I saw it!
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Sonia Moreira says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:37 am
Wonky for sure!
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Kelly says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:46 am
Wonky all the way !! Gives the sign character ……
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gina says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:01 am
I thought it was meant to be that way the first time I saw it too, Love the wonky “O”!
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kate says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:15 am
Hot glue definitely!
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Megan says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:34 am
I vote for wonky! Life isn’t perfect! It gives it a certain charm. When the Amish make a quilt they always put a mistake in it- since no one is perfect in their eyes except God! Quite a nice sentiment really- even if one isn’t religious!
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Amanda says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:38 am
I love the wonky O. When I saw your post originally, I thought that it was supposed to be like that!
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Louise says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:39 am
Wonky all the way!
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Shelley says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:43 am
Straight = expected and easily overlooked
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Carla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:53 am
I like the wonky “O” it catches your eye. The hot glue rescue looks good.
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Cyndi says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:55 am
Wonky!! It didn’t look right when it was ‘fixed.’
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The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:14 am
Honestly, I like it either way. OR if you want something wonky on purpose you could the same with another saying. This doesn’t really apply to house stuff but the phrase “progress not perfection” comes to mind with one of the E’s in perfection being off kilter.
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Steph Connor says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:18 am
I like the wonky O! It complements the idea of following your own path and daring to be different
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Kindra says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:27 am
I like the wonky “O”. It’s a subtle homage to the quote, in that following your heart you sometimes get off track or mess up a few times.
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Liz Chaisson Thompson says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:31 am
I’m in the wonky camp too. Which is weird, ’cause I’m all about symmetry and a tad OCD about things in the right space. But the wonky just brings so much whimsy and feeling to it!
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Tracey says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:48 am
Wonky for sure…why do you think you found it that way? Serendipity!! The universe is speaking to you.
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:46 am
Serendipity is one of my favorite words!
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Ann says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:48 am
I like it glued straight. I do like the look of the wonky but do not find it fitting to the quote. I say keep this one straight and do the wonky on another sign sometime.
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Eszter says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:51 am
wonky ‘O’ is so cute
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Jenn A says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:54 am
I like it wonky. It adds some quirk and extra personality – that path you’re following might have some unexpected twists and turns. Most paths aren’t perfectly straight. =)
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Jane says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:58 am
Wonky for sure…it has that bit of surprise and makes you remember that lifes path goes in different directions for different reasons….Love it!
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Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:06 am
I’m a wonky fan. I thought that was the it was supposed to be when I saw it the other day. It adds visual interest.
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Shawna says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:13 am
Fix it! It would drive me crazy to have to walk past that every day! It’s like when a picture is hanging crooked…drives me crazy!
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auntie bliss says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:22 am
Wow!
You’ve opened a can of worms!
What you are going to have to do is ask each visitor and adjust it
accordingly
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chris from midwest cottage and finds says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:25 am
wonky-wonky-wonky!!! I find it ironic the only letter that was not straight was in the word follow….like off the beaten path…….not in a straight line…….i think there is a hidden message there….
just a thought…
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Carrie says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:28 am
Definitely straight up. There’s no reason a girl can’t follow her heart and be neat at the same time.
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Jessica says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:43 am
I love the straightened-out “O!” I thought the crooked “O” was intential at first too, but found the wonkiness to be distracting from the whole of the sign and message.
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Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Totally agree!! It’s distracting from the message!
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Beth says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:48 am
Wonky! I love the way it enhances the message of the beautiful sign.
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CeCe says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:01 am
Straight up…….. but I am an old woman and the word wonky is wonky enough for me!.. Love your blog, Love your husband’s phtography class!
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:45 am
Thank you, CeCe! I’ll give Kevin your message!
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Nicole @ Post Grad says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:36 am
I’m going to be honest, as much of a perfectionist as I tend to be, I absolutely loved the wonky “o” so I’m glad it’s back. The imperfection just makes it that much better.
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Shilo says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:38 am
I liked it wonky too and thought it was supposed to be that way.
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Jeanne says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:42 am
Wonky, because the heart doesn’t lead in a straight line!! SO cute!!!
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:44 am
GREAT comment, Jeanne! Thanks for visiting us today!
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Arli says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:58 am
Yeah, I’m with the group who thought the wonky O was the way it was supposed to be….and then it got “fixed’! Wonky O makes it interesting!
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Athena says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:03 am
I like the wonky… gives it a little asymmetrical touch!
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Donna Young says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:04 am
I am also a bit OCD, and I like the wonky O. I also thought it was intentional when I first saw the sign (before) and was a little sad when it was all upright (after). Here is what I think:
If an “O” does not keep pace with its companions…perhaps it is because it hears a different drummer…let it step to the music which it hears, however measured, or far away!
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:44 am
You know I’m all about marching to my own beat, Donna!
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Laurie V says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:09 am
I’m all for a good wonkiness, but this is one of those things that when someone sees this they are going to say “Your O is falling off”, and then you will have to say, “It’s supposed to be that way”, and then they will say “Oh…..Ok”
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:43 am
LOL! I had that same thought, Laurie!
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Melanie Castleberry says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:49 am
On the other hand, if they say, “I love your wonky O,” you’ll know you’ve found a kindred spirit.
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Mariah says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:15 am
I love the IDEA of a wonky “O”, but I don’t think it fits with the feel of the quote it’s used in. More in a tongue-in-cheek type situation! But SO cute.
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Elizabeth says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:18 am
I too like it a little wonky. Though I didn’t comment, I thought it added a little bit of the unexpected which is really the message of the sign…not to follow everyone else, but to follow your own path. The wonkiness sort of drives that message home. Really, though, if you’re following your heart, you need to just do what you feel is best and not cave to mass opinion from comments.
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:43 am
Thanks, Elizabeth! I know which way I like it…just thought it might be fun to hear what my friends think, too!
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Courtney Mac says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:20 am
Definitely wonky (one of my fav words!)..it gives it more personality!
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Erin says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:40 am
I like it wonky too – I had the same thought yesterday when I read the post – looks so much more intriguing with the wonky-ness!
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Casey Milleson says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:43 am
Wonky Wins!! I totally thought the same thing yesterday!
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Anne says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:53 am
Straight up, hot glue rescue. You are so talented Layla!
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Donna Bettencourt says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:54 am
Leave it wonky with some museum putty then you can change your mind!
Donna
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Sunny says:Mar 30, 2012 at 10:55 am
I thought the wonky “O” was deliberate, and a visual play on the beginning of the phrase: “There is no set path…”, and I like it! But I like it straight, too.
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melanie says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:09 am
I thought it was suppose to be wonky too. I think it fits the expression.
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Marie @ Boutique de la Mer says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:30 am
lol! I absolutley love the wonky O!
Have a great weekend :O)
xoxo
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Janita Gaulzetti says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:35 am
Wonky all the way!
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Melanie Castleberry says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:43 am
Wonky wins.
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Osagegypsy says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:45 am
After seeing it straight forward, I would say make it wonky but adjust it where it’s not quite sitting on the lower letter. A little wonky as opposed to too wonky?
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Dawn says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:46 am
I really thought the “O” was suppose to wonky the first time I saw it. It just makes the saying make sense to me.
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Tina S says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:48 am
I love it wonky! To me the wonky O reinforces the sentiment much better than a straight or semi-wonky O. As a matter of fact, when I make this project I will make the O wonky….and resting on the letter underneath. Just following my heart…….
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SheilaG says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:49 am
I’ll play politician here and say, I like it both ways. Depends on the look you want- straight looks very calm and restful. Wonky follows the sentiment of the phrase, looks a little whimsical. I like wonky initially (ha!), but I think my ocd would cause me to have to straighten it.
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SuzyMcQ says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:50 am
I’m sure glad that someone spoke up because I loved it wonky too! Who wants a path in life that’s straight and predictable? It’s the curves and the potholes that make it worth living!
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Toni says:Mar 30, 2012 at 11:54 am
definately wonky !!
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Kim Griffin says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Wonky – for both O’s in ‘follow!’ Just to show the bumps in the path when you follow your heart! Sheesh leave it to me to be extra ‘wonky.’
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Extra wonky- love it!
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Crystal says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Wonky for me! I thought it was purposely put that way at first.
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JennyBC says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:03 pm
wOnKy! only one though…glad you have friends with nerve to tell you so!
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Layla says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I’m glad I have friends like y’all, too!
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kimberly says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:03 pm
That is so funny….I thought the wonky was better when I read your post yesterday…it actually bothers me when everything is straight and perfect!
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Terri says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:05 pm
WONKY… WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Shanna says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:06 pm
If you found it that way in your “to-do” pile, then I think it was meant to be!! Wonky!!!
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jennifer says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Yup I like the “o” all wonky
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Elizabeth says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:28 pm
I liked it when it was hanging down. It makes sense when you think of how journeys take unexpected turns.
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Pam says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:29 pm
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Pam the Goatherd says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I’m in the “I thought it was off-kilter on purpose” camp. The wonky way definitely fits the quote!
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Marianne in Mo. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Wonky, b/c life is sometimes wokny!!
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Marianne in Mo. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I meant WONKY!!
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Pattie S says:Mar 30, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Definitely Wonky!
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Linda says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Wonky for sure – because that’s what life IS! Wonky, unpredictable and following its own path. I thought it was intentional too – thought maybe I’d copy it that way!!
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Amy says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Wonky. I actually thought the first picture was intentional.
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Lori says:Mar 30, 2012 at 1:36 pm
I totally agree with the “wonky” O. I thought the same thing when I saw it the first time.
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Jane Crawford says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:05 pm
I thought it was supposed to be “wonky” and was a bit disappointed when you “fixed” it. I looked at is advice to follow your heart even even it tkaes you off of the straight and narrow path.
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Miss Mustard Seed says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I sort of liked it wonky as well…. Like following your heart isn’t always a logical, perfectly-lined-up kinda of thing.
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Sue Davies says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:15 pm
I like wonky because the path to following your dreams is not always smooth and perfect so I think it is appropriate. In fact I thought it was intentional the first time I saw it.
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Kim says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Another vote for wonky. I liked it that way when i first saw it too
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nicki hale says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Wonky for sure!
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Nan Parker says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Love it wonky. My thought is that following your heart isn’t always ‘straight’~~sometimes we take an unexpected twist or turn while on that path. XO <3
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hello haha narf says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:38 pm
squeeeeeeeeeeeee! you changed it! not sure if you are keeping it this way, but you know i love it. our hearts take us places that might not appear perfect, yet totally are. to me, the wonky o fits the phrase.
whether or not you keep it, thanks for indulging us. xoxo
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hello haha narf says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:40 pm
p.s. i especially like that it is the “o” that is different…like it is already on its way to “your heart”
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Lorraine M. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I love the wonky o. Love your blog, btw! I don’t comment enough. (blush)
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Michelle says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Wonky definitely wins! Love it!! Now I want to make a sing with wonky letters!
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Lakeitha Duncan says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I absolutely think it should be wonky! Seriously, I thought it was intentional the other day. But honestly, I like either way. I haven’t seen you do anything wrong:)
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Sara K. D. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Wonky wins….for sure!
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donna says:Mar 30, 2012 at 3:05 pm
I love the wonky O! It like the expression: following your heart doesn’t always lead down the expected path!
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Jody says:Mar 30, 2012 at 3:08 pm
No help here…I love it either way!
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Desiree says:Mar 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm
I would make the “O” in No wonky
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Elli says:Mar 30, 2012 at 3:55 pm
I like it wonky! :.)
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Suzy B says:Mar 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I like the O wonky – draws your eye in more!
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Mrs.B says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Yay for the wonky O. I liked it the other day too, but didn’t say it.
LOVE it!
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Kimberly M. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Wonky all the way
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Kim says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Wonky all the way!!! It reminds me of something I say a lot…. My ducks ARE in a row, it just doesn’t happen to be a straight one!!! I love things a little off-center…..
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erin says:Mar 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I liked it wonky but when you fixed it I didn’t comment. But since others did I give my opinion now. I think the wonky “o” relates to finding your own path since it’s finding its own path on the board!!
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Karen Johnson says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Just “follow your heart”! You know the wonky o wins!
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Laura says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Wonky… wonky… wonky… Word has lost all meaning! (Little spin on a “Friends” quote!) I must say wonky wins for me!
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Melissa says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Wonky definitely! Quirky is good.
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Joanne B. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:29 pm
WoNKY’s the only way to go!
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Nightowl_72 says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I like it wonky. Imperfect like the rest of us! But you should follow your heart!!!
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liz says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Funny, I really liked the “O” in it’s hanging style…it suits the phrase so well…no need to stay in a line when you’re following your heart! But, follow YOUR heart and place it the way you like!
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Liz says:Mar 30, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Definately wonky
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Joy Schneider says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:09 pm
My vote is for wonky. It seems more meaningful with your quote and looks cute to boot.
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Amy says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Wonky! It goes with the saying – the “O” follows no set path. It brings your eye to the words of the sign, not just the sign.
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Jennifer says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Wonky wins!!!
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Mary says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I like it both ways!
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Julie says:Mar 30, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Wonky for sure!!! It goes so well with “follow your heart”. Our hearts don’t always take us on the road followed most often. Different is good.
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Sylvia says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:04 pm
I, too, thought it was meant to be wonky. It make sense to me.
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Sylvia says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm
It made sense. Wow, long week.
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Nana says:Mar 30, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Me, too. Thought the original “wonky” O was intentionally brilliant!
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Kathy H says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Wonky def wins for me!! It is uniquely yours and makes people think. Just like it’s supposed to be!! Be blessed, Kathy
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Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Loving the wonky O. Sometimes O’s just want to live on the wild side……
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Sylvie says:Mar 30, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Ah! Get that O back up where it belongs! Its making my OCD itch!!
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Avey says:Mar 31, 2012 at 12:49 am
Wonky for sure! I love it that way and was disappointed that you “fixed” it. It’s just darling and so you!
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Cindy Chapman says:Mar 31, 2012 at 6:18 am
Straight, please.
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Suzanne says:Mar 31, 2012 at 6:58 am
Do exactly what the sign says Layla…follow YOUR heart. X
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Val says:Mar 31, 2012 at 7:02 am
Definitely leave it wonky!
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Melanie says:Mar 31, 2012 at 7:27 am
I’m a wonky “O” type personality
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Christa @ BrownSugarToast says:Mar 31, 2012 at 8:59 am
So…I think you should use sticky tack. And then whenever you have an off day, you can move it to the wonky position. bahaha! And that way Kevin will know whether or not to bring up a controversial subject with you – he’ll just check out the “O.”
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laura says:Mar 31, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Layla…leave it as is…wonkers are we!
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Melissa R says:Mar 31, 2012 at 3:15 pm
The O is following it’s own path. It’s an amazing coincidence given the message. Don’t mess with it or you are not “following” the path, you are trying to control it.
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Allyson says:Mar 31, 2012 at 5:43 pm
It’s kinda perfect in its imperfection. Wonky for me!
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Lisa says:Mar 31, 2012 at 11:06 pm
I say keep it wonky!
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Paula Farrington says:Apr 1, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Utterly charming and so powerful with the wonderfully wonky “O” leading with its “heart” and following it’s own path—love it just the way it is—a brilliant accidental design!
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Valerie says:Apr 1, 2012 at 6:26 pm
I thought it was intentional as well when I first saw the “before” picture, and I really like the idea…although after seeing it back “correctly,” I can see why some prefer it straight. How about “mis-aligning” a few other letters or even a different word to make it seem more intentional. Just an idea! (But yay for a first-time commenter, right?!)
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Heather says:Apr 1, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Wonky for me!
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Cottage By The Sea says:Apr 2, 2012 at 11:00 am
Nobody’s heart follows a straight path. (Oh, that it did.) I Love the irony of your wonky O. I think it states the most creative and whimsical manner, that the way to love is never perfectly straight. Perhaps that’s the fun in it!
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Deborah says:Apr 2, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I’m all for the wonky “O”. Color outside the lines, be crazy, life is just to short to be prim and proper all of the time, don’t you think?
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LynnR says:Apr 2, 2012 at 6:36 pm
WONKY WINS for me!!
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Deb says:Apr 3, 2012 at 10:27 am
Wonky! I was surprised to see it all straightened out after the paint
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Tarisa says:Apr 3, 2012 at 11:41 am
If you must straighten this one, how about a “WONKY” sign with a wonky “O”?
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Trish says:Apr 11, 2012 at 8:52 am
Seeing that brave little “O” wondering off the expected, what you’re suppose to do kind of set path we are raised to be on… well it gave me hope : )

























I like the hot glue rescue. Those letters are absolutely darling.