chore: update CHANGELOG for v1.2.0 release

- Document all design refinements and usability improvements
- Record new download functionality and usage instructions
- Track accessibility fixes and performance optimizations
- Note archive page decluttering and visual hierarchy changes

Author: brennanbrown

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -7,6 +7,36 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.2.0] - 2026-02-05
+
+### Added
+- Theme usage instructions with 3 installation methods
+- Direct download link for theme zip file (415KB)
+- Lighthouse performance screenshot with PageSpeed link
+- Theme attribution in footer linking to Berry House
+- Download button styling for better UX
+
+### Changed
+- Improved visual hierarchy with larger site title (2.5rem)
+- Enhanced vertical rhythm between posts with subtle dividers
+- Decluttered archive page by removing summaries
+- Tags now display inline with metadata using hashtags
+- Author link updated to brennan.day
+
+### Fixed
+- Syntax highlighting contrast issues in dark mode
+- Code block table styling conflicts resolved
+- Tag background colors for proper dark mode visibility
+- Git history cleanup removing large files
+- Archive page spacing optimization
+
+### Improved
+- Better post list scannability without summaries
+- Cleaner meta line with tags, date, and word count
+- Proper CSS variable usage for consistent theming
+- Streamlined theme distribution without exampleSite
+- Enhanced accessibility and WCAG compliance
+
 ## [1.1.0] - 2026-02-05
 
 ### Added

themes/indiepaper/exampleSite/content/about.md

@@ -99,4 +99,4 @@ categories: ["category1"]
 
 ## Author
 
-Created by Brennan Brown, a web developer passionate about the indieweb and accessible design.
+Created by [Brennan Brown](https://brennan.day), a web developer passionate about the indieweb and accessible design.