In my continued process of trying not to be a complete technologic idiot (or even just a regular, everyday idiot) and based on a very smart volunteer and her suggestion – I’ve inserted this week’s photos as a slideshow for your viewing pleasure. Though the finished product is okay (I don’t know – yet – how to add captions so you know prices) – the behind the scenes was riddled with ineptness. Here’s the humiliating story.
I opened, what I thought was Windows Live Writer – the program I’ve been using for my Friday posts for over a year – and couldn’t understand why when I inserted my photos they were huge and didn’t format the way they normally do. Interestingly – and probably something that should have alerted me sooner – the program bar was also different and I had already decided my lead-in would be something along the lines of…how much I hate when perfectly good programs you’ve been using just fine, thank you very much, are upgraded and changed overnight.
I’m too embarrassed to share how much time I spent wandering around trying to figure out what the heck was going on – but in my defense I do start working on the Friday post at 6:00 a.m. after rolling out of bed and without aid of caffeine.
Eventually, I realized I hadn’t opened Windows Live Writer but Microsoft Word – and everything became clear and I knew the dunce cap was still very securely resting on my head (just for the record – I am not so old that I would have attended school when teachers did indeed sit a student in the corner with a dunce cap on his/her head – in case you thought I was).
Anyway – this fantastic volunteer wondered if some who come to the Jubilee Furniture blog would rather simply view the newest additions to our inventory and skip long paragraphs of words. My goal is to fine-tune the slideshow to include pricing information but until then I’ll also include my normal format.
Remember, the photos are probably 70% of what’s “new” this week and don’t include any of the other 30,000 square feet of inventory.
lovely Bernhardt 3 piece sectional priced $175 – some pilling in certain areas
very nice black desk/table (I believe it’s a Room and Board piece) – some minor scratches on top – priced $165
this is definitely a Room and Board sofa – some fading – priced $165
super nice leather sofa priced $265; bench $50
fabulous writing desk – top needs to be refinished – priced $195
this is also a Room and Board piece – sleeper sofa this time – one rip along one back cushion and needs to be spot cleaned – priced $145
wicked sweet sleeper loveseat by Steinhafels – priced $95
great old teacher’s desk priced $85; chair is priced $18.50
gorgeous Marshall Field’s plaid chair and ottoman priced $225
great executive desk with left return by National Mt. Airy – see gouge on desk top? – priced $125
super comfy leather desk chair by Lane – I couldn’t figure out how to make it go up or down – priced $85
2 piece computer desk with hutch priced $40
I love these rustic nightstands? end tables? priced $65 each
great student desk with chair for $75 for both pieces
true wardrobe/armoire priced $75 and we have three identical (from the Hampton Inn – so match the other pieces they’ve donated)
great end table priced $45 and we have two matching
lovely pine table with two leaves – priced $145; chairs shown are from the Hampton Inn and the arm-less chairs are $20 each and the armed chairs are $25 each
great retro desk for $65
Before you worry too much that I have low self-esteem and leave all sorts of nice comments…actually, that sounds just lovely!
Seriously though, I would love to hear if you’d rather the weekly posts be just photos and pricing information (frankly it would make my job much easier and I promise I wouldn’t get offended).
Grace and peace to you, dear reader!
I opened, what I thought was Windows Live Writer – the program I’ve been using for my Friday posts for over a year – and couldn’t understand why when I inserted my photos they were huge and didn’t format the way they normally do. Interestingly – and probably something that should have alerted me sooner – the program bar was also different and I had already decided my lead-in would be something along the lines of…how much I hate when perfectly good programs you’ve been using just fine, thank you very much, are upgraded and changed overnight.
I’m too embarrassed to share how much time I spent wandering around trying to figure out what the heck was going on – but in my defense I do start working on the Friday post at 6:00 a.m. after rolling out of bed and without aid of caffeine.
Eventually, I realized I hadn’t opened Windows Live Writer but Microsoft Word – and everything became clear and I knew the dunce cap was still very securely resting on my head (just for the record – I am not so old that I would have attended school when teachers did indeed sit a student in the corner with a dunce cap on his/her head – in case you thought I was).
Anyway – this fantastic volunteer wondered if some who come to the Jubilee Furniture blog would rather simply view the newest additions to our inventory and skip long paragraphs of words. My goal is to fine-tune the slideshow to include pricing information but until then I’ll also include my normal format.
Remember, the photos are probably 70% of what’s “new” this week and don’t include any of the other 30,000 square feet of inventory.
lovely Bernhardt 3 piece sectional priced $175 – some pilling in certain areas
very nice black desk/table (I believe it’s a Room and Board piece) – some minor scratches on top – priced $165
this is definitely a Room and Board sofa – some fading – priced $165
super nice leather sofa priced $265; bench $50
fabulous writing desk – top needs to be refinished – priced $195
this is also a Room and Board piece – sleeper sofa this time – one rip along one back cushion and needs to be spot cleaned – priced $145
wicked sweet sleeper loveseat by Steinhafels – priced $95
great old teacher’s desk priced $85; chair is priced $18.50
gorgeous Marshall Field’s plaid chair and ottoman priced $225
great executive desk with left return by National Mt. Airy – see gouge on desk top? – priced $125
super comfy leather desk chair by Lane – I couldn’t figure out how to make it go up or down – priced $85
2 piece computer desk with hutch priced $40
I love these rustic nightstands? end tables? priced $65 each
great student desk with chair for $75 for both pieces
true wardrobe/armoire priced $75 and we have three identical (from the Hampton Inn – so match the other pieces they’ve donated)
great end table priced $45 and we have two matching
lovely pine table with two leaves – priced $145; chairs shown are from the Hampton Inn and the arm-less chairs are $20 each and the armed chairs are $25 each
great retro desk for $65
Before you worry too much that I have low self-esteem and leave all sorts of nice comments…actually, that sounds just lovely!
Seriously though, I would love to hear if you’d rather the weekly posts be just photos and pricing information (frankly it would make my job much easier and I promise I wouldn’t get offended).
Grace and peace to you, dear reader!
9 comments:
Susan, I like the original format. I do look forward to seeing what's new for the week but also enjoy reading your quirky short tales & honest brief descriptions about the items. Even if I don't visit the store each week I make sure to check your blog & find it quite entertaining. I think I speak for many readers who probally don't voice their opinion when I say the blog & captions will be missed. Keep up the great work Susan, your the best! ...Uncle Mikey
The slideshow is nice because the photos are better quality, and people can look back at items that might not have sold yet.
On the other hand, it IS really nice to have and I DO look forward to reading your entries each week. Jubilee isn't just about furniture, it's the people, the experience! (My son would add 'cookies,' too.)
First mistake ... not having coffee before starting! ha.
I too enjoy reading your posts ... but I also like being able to quickly see what's new. Can you do both???
It would be great to hear what ALL your readers think. :-)
Keep the original format. I love your stories about what's going on in your life, or your observations about life in general. I too appreciate your honest descriptions about the furniture so that the readers know exactly what to expect when seeing a piece in person. Keep up the great work! You're doing some truly amazing work and the DuPage area is blessed to have someone as dedicated to their work as you are!
I like the old format better. I always read this on my phone and it is a lot easier for me to see by scrolling down. I also like reading the descriptions and the stories.
Just visited today for the first time, and was just stunned at the selection and prices were good, too! Went home with three pieces, a chair and two of the ottomans from the hotel collection. Here is a tip: two of these ottomans side by side make a great "bed bench"! (I think that is what they are called.)In our case, its for the two dogs to sleep on at the foot of the bed and to help them get on the bed since they are bassets and short, but side by side two of them are perfect at the end of our queen bed!
Will definitely be back.
Oh, and either format works fine for me!
very tough call. I love your comments - but like the other person said, the nice big photos are very helpful to really see the furniture.
I think you're a tech wizard! Of course I like to read the comments, but since I live in Champaign and am your sister, maybe my vote shouldn't count. Keep up the good work!
Thanks to all for your feedback! I'll noodle on it a bit more but was thinking I could do both and we'd have our cake and eat it too!
Dotti - it was so nice meeting you on Saturday! I LOVE your idea of taking two of the Hampton Inn $15 ottomans and making an end-of-the-bed bench! Great idea!
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