Well, that stinks. I went to pick my favorites from last week’s FFF and the thumbnails aren’t working. It’s just a bunch of red x’s. There was a time, before the day of linky thumbnails, when I would click through each link and leave comments and choose my favorites that way. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time to do that anymore. So, no thumbnails = no favorites. Major bummer.
Since I can’t share my favorites, I thought I would share some odds and ends. First of all, I have been working on a new WordPress site with my amazing designer, Marina from Penny Lane Designs. We’re going to make the switch any day now. We’re just getting a few more ducks in a row. You can check it out here. If you currently subscribe to my blog, the transition should be seamless. You do not need to resubscribe and I can take all of my Google Friends with me. If you go to my blogger blog after the switch, it will forward you automatically to the new one.
My new site looks very similar, but you’ll notice some functional and design changes. I have a nifty slide show sharing my recent posts, new portfolio page, a page that links to all of my hgtv.com articles and more. Leaving comments should be easier and I can leave replies to your comments, which I’m really excited about. I’ll give you notice the day before the big move…just in case something funky happens.
I’ve also had a lot of e-mail asking if I am going to offer my ornaments up for sale for those who can’t make it to Lucketts. The answer is…I’m going to try! The idea of producing more ornaments and boxing them all and shipping them is a little overwhelming to me, but I know some of you really want one (or more), so I want to try to make it happen. I’ll keep you posted on that.
I was planning to go to Lucketts today to refill my space, but I felt terrible when I woke up. There was no way I could handle a day of driving and unloading furniture and “fluffing” my space. So, I stayed home and played with my Silhouette Cameo and took process photos of my husband building a shelf for Cottages and Bungalows. I also just lounged in bed for a few hours, so it was good. Since I didn’t go today, I’m going to Lucketts on Saturday. If you’re shopping there this weekend, my room will be full and you may even catch me there!
Hopefully the thumbnails tonight show up! I want to see what you all have been up to this week…
Here are the rules for our furniture get-together…
1.) Your post has to be about furniture. Please, please, please…just furniture. If you find your link has been deleted, it’s not because I’m mean, it’s because your post was not about furniture. You can share makeovers, awesome finds, favorite pieces, furniture arrangements, or even pieces on your wish list! Built-in furniture like kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities qualify as furniture.
2.) Post a permalink (the link to the post), not the link to your blog.
3.) This party will close Friday at midnight PST and I will choose my favorite(s) and feature their piece(s) on next week’s FFF.
32 Responses
Thank you for hosting this link party! It is always great! I see so many amazing pieces of furniture and get so much inspiration. Sorry about your features- I know how frustrating blog problems can be. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanx so much for hosting! I always love stopping by and seeing so many talented ladies in one spot!
The new site looks great! I'm anxious to hear how the switch to wordpress goes. Get better!
Natalie
I love the look of your new site, and your photo. Very refreshing. Sorry about your feature problem. Thanks for hosting.
Marion I don't know why my photo isn't showing up. Bummer! Thanks for being a gracious host!
Thanks for hosting Furniture Friday. Looking forward to seeing your blog on WordPress (and anything you write about 'moving over' would be pretty interesting too. Hope you feel better tomorrow. As always, love your blog.
– Joy
The new site looks great! And I'm so excited that I finally have something to share in your link party!!!
New site looks great! You must be so excited! I love how you post at night…most of the blogs I follow showup throughout the day & it's nice to have a little treat to look at after 9! 🙂
Ps. well, you know what I mean, 9 for me! Not sure of your time zone 🙂
Thank you for hosting. I always look forward to this party. It's wonderful for the shared ideas, but it's also nice to do some window shopping with all the gorgeous pieces of furniture.
The new site looks great! I love the simplicity of WordPress. Feel better!
Thanks for always hosting a great linky party! I get so excited when we have furniture posts on our blog that I can share here! I also peeked at the new website! LOVE it! Looks just like you!
thanks for hosting, Marian!
Hi This is my first link up and i hope my post qualifies. Had an issue with cropping the picture and pressed all the wrong buttons! So sorry. thanks for having me.
Veronica
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Thanks for hosting – I hope you have a great weekend.
I love the new site! It looks great and so do you!!thanks for hosting.
Debbie
So sorry! It looked like my chair wasn't posting and then suddenly there were millions!
Thanks, as always for hosting! Sorry abut your thumbnail problem. I'm really looking forward to your new WordPress site. Hope the transition goes smoothly.
David
I love your site–you are so full of such great information! Thanks for sharing!
Yay, I can't wait for the new site!!
Be careful in the weather…are you getting snow??
My post came up twice because the linky website kept telling me that I did something wrong. You can delete one.
Connie
I am so excited that you are considering offering your ornaments for sale to those of us who are far away. My friends and I all love your site and I just want a Mustard Seed ornament so bad for my tree. I know we're a lot of trouble but you know we're worth it. Ha! It will just be one more thing to add to your never-ending TO DO List.
Sometimes linky tools goes through growing pains too! Great that you are switching to Word Press, how funny, I was thinking about your blog last night and wondering if you would be switching. The format works really well for bloggers such as yourself that huge followings and post often. I am sure it will be fantastic.
Hope you feel better, thanks for hosting. -K
LOVEIN' me some MMS! I just started my very first linky party. I would love for you all to share your talent with me & my followers! (well, that sounds like I am a leader of a colt) Anyway… Click on over to Dumpster Diva!
For some reason my blog is not going through when you click my name,. My site is:
http://www.dumpster-diva-mimi.blogspot.com
So happy to be able to link up this week, though a little late. It's been awhile for me! Thanks so much for hosting Marian.
Thank you for hosting as always. Just a few months ago I was reading your blog from California, now In VA, and I can't believe how close I am to your Lucketts store, I can't wait to visit!!
Yay! I finally did something that qualified as furniture. Thank you for hosting this fun link party!
Have a great weekend,
Cindi
did I do something wrong? I just came to check out some more links on this think party, and all the links seem to be missing!!!!
hmmm…I see no links. I’m sure this is because of the WordPress switch over that apparently happened while I was gone for 5 days.
crap…..my last entry is on there twice…
This is the second time I’ve been to your site. Thanks for sharing more information.