I just cannot figure out how to get rid of this 4th of July background!! I have tried uploading a photo for a background from my computer and according to the little "live on blog" picture on the template page the photo I uploaded is there but it doesn't show up on my page. I have tried adding a new gadget and adding a different background but that too does not show up. I cannot figure out how to delete the previous background when I can't access the code. It's making me crazy!!
I have posted to forums and "help"...I did hear from Peggy from the blogger staff, but so far I'm not making my point with her, I'm hoping she'll take another look. If any of you have any revelations that could help, please don't hesitate. I'll try anything!
Splurge -
Before the 4th weekend, I took a day and did some shopping...I think I mentioned it here. It was a good day and I visited one of my favorite antique stores and saw way to many good things! I did splurge on a metal stool for my son for a birthday gift - he loves the "industrial" decor and this was an original piece that would work perfectly with his antique drafting table. I decided I'd rather buy something for him than something for myself, but some of the things I saw...one thing in particular just kept coming back to my mind, so I went down again and decided if it was still there, I'd buy myself a present. When I got to the room, where it had been I couldn't find it, but as I looked around more, it had just been moved...under a table and was very hard to see. It was almost as if it had been tucked out of view just for me. ;)
I love my birds that come visit at the feeders and recently have discovered antique bird cages seem to be a popular decor item. This one in particular struck my fancy. I have thought about different ways to use it, but for now it's on the piano as is and I'm enjoying that way for now. It's quite "Victorian" looking and normally I don't care for that style...too ornate...but this little cage I really like. There is just enough chipped paint to give it that "shabby" appearance.
I brought it in my studio...no one else has seen it. For now, it's our little secret. ;)
Do you have any antiques or decor pieces that have no useful purpose other than you like them? I also have my organ pipe...one wooden organ pipe. It does make for a good conversation piece from time to time.
We had a brand new visitor to our feeder this morning...a rose breasted grosbeak I'd never seen one before...we had to look him up in the bird book.
Just so you know, the background I chose that I can't get to show up is so cute...it's all birdcages!! :(
Well, I have lunch to get on the table, Suki to walk, the matinee to play at the Heritage Center and a new student coming so I'd best get going and save my background frustrations for later.
I love your antique bird cage! I always wait before I buy something for myself and then I figure if I am still thinking about a certain item then I should go ahead and get it. I wish I would have bought a collection of blue mason jars that I had seen at a antique store in Ohio. I still think about them to this day..LOL. I hope you enjoy your bird cage for many years! I am at a loss as to what is going on with your background. I hope someone can help you out!
ReplyDeleteI love the bird cage and you deserve to buy yourself a gift now and then. I sure wish you could get your background to change and if I lived close, I would come and we could figure it out.
ReplyDeleteOh that's so nice of you to say, Linda. Thank you.
DeleteChange your theme to something else. Once you do, click on Apply to Blog on the top right hand side of the screen. This will change it to a different theme. Once that is done, you should be able to do the same again and switch your photo.
ReplyDeleteI love your bird cage. It's so pretty. I think it's a good idea to splurge once in awhile and buy something we like just for the joy of it. No one else's opinion matters. I'm glad you did that. Now I may do the same.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you'd gotten your background fixed. I've never tried just using a photo from my hard drive. I might look up the instructions and try it. If I stumble onto something that may help you, I'll let you know. Hopefully someone somewhere can help you. ♥
It's a great birdcage! Happy to help keep your secret! I think Cynthia has a good suggestion, if you haven't been clicking on "apply to blog", that could be your problem! The background you chose, but can't get to post is very cute and fits right in with your purchase! Glad you treated yourself!
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