Replacing Google Reader With Bloglovin

Thank you to the Kimmie Chronicles for this excellent tutorial...

Hi readers! As you know, Google Reader will be on its way out in about 3 weeks. There's still time to transfer the blogs you read over to Bloglovin', and I couldn't recommend it enough. Here's how:

1. Set up a Bloglovin' account: If you don't have a Bloglovin' account, you can get one here. During the process it will ask if you want to import the blogs you read on Google Reader to Bloglovin'. Click on the button to import and that's it!

If you already have a Bloglovin' account, then here's what to do:

1. Log in to Bloglovin' and click on your profile picture.

2. On your profile page, click Edit your profile. This will take you to your account settings, notifications, etc.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Import blogs. Doing this will take you to a page that gives you 2 options. Click on Google Reader and follow the prompts.

4. The import literally takes a few seconds to work. Once the import is complete, it will take you back to your Bloglovin' homepage where you can view all the recent posts from your favorite bloggers.

It's possible with the close of Google Reader that Google Friend Connect may follow. To avoid any complications in the future, I've been following blogs directly on Bloglovin' by clicking on the follow link when I'm reading new posts. The follow link usually looks like a + or a heart. 

Let me know if you need any help and I hope to see you all on Bloglovin'!

Roe

Before pictures...

Lots of things going on here...we purchased these solid maple worktables from a woman on Craigslist. They are bakery production tables, about one hundred years old. You can see the potenial, can't you? They measure nine feet long with 3 inch tops, and boy, are they heavy!
My husband has taken them apart, cleaned/repaired the legs and is now restoring the tops to loveliness.
Why, do you ask do we need nine foot worktables? We are in the process of renting a studio/retail space! Mr. B. has needed a "real" workshop space for a long time, I am still amazed at what he has been able to produce in his current tiny space. There will be a painting room for me, so that I can pursue my furniture transformation hobby and make it a business. It will also house my mixed media art studio where I will work, display, stage my creative outputs. In time we may offer classes in various mediums, tapping in to the extensive art community here. It is in a great location...so I am hoping all the negotiations pan out. It is looking very promising! More info to come.

I also picked up this buffet for $20 and the hutch the background of photo 2 for $100. The hutch is a 1950's Drexel piece, solid wood and the buffet is walnut with a mirror. Ignore the mess...ugh.

I picked up this solid oak mid-century buffet, turned flat screen TV console for my daughter. I mixed up my own chalk paint (a whole other story) because of the unique color I wanted (Valspar, Black Raisin) I love the way it turned out and will soon post a photo of it in its finished state. The hand carved details were enhanced with copper leaf paint. It balances out the large brown leather sectional in her family room, and picks up the coral accents in the room. It has great storage for DVD's and games, etc. I paid $40 for it.

I finished it with clear and dark wax...don't you love those big, carved, round knobs on the drawers?

XO

On my work table...

Textile play. Spring bulbs, in progress.

It is still cold and windy here in upstate New York, but that can change quickly (I hope) to warm and sunny. Hanging in there!
XO

Follow me on Bloglovin...

Dakota and Eli(my grandson)

Google reader is going away soon, so if you still want to follow me...on the side bar click on the Bloglovin follow button (or below). I really like this reader, it is much nicer than Google reader. It offers an opportunity to sort your followed blogs in categories, if you like! Thanks for following!
Hugs,
Roe

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On my work table...

oday.

 Oh, these are so addicting, and it was fun to get out the watercolors!

Faux Taxidermy...

n a roll, testing out the patterns I drew up. The deer head just needed a little adjustment here and there. I am pleased with this one. He will have a second antler, shortly (cannot believe I ran out of stuffing). You never really know how darts and gussets are going to work until the piece is made up, and stuffed. A good amount of time is spent un-stuffing, resewing and stuffing again, until it looks right. It is a learning experience and each pattern is better than the last.

After the second antler is sewn on, it will be time to decide on the finish, I can't make up my mind. It is nice as the natural canvas, but eyes and nose will need to be added as well. Any suggestions? Definitely will be making more of these deer!

The bunny head worked perfectly first time and it is small and sweet. I can see it in a baby's nursery or older child's room. Frankly, I would hang it up in my room, but I am quirky that way. I will post some pictures after it is ready for hanging. I hope you are enjoying your weekend!
R.

Recycling jars...

ere are a few of the jars I have been crocheting over. I use them in my studio and elsewhere to store all the little things in my life. A few in this grouping can be used as vases... or perhaps for paint brushes or knitting needles. I love to display my handmade knitting needles, especially. The pinkish one is made from hand spun wool  and has a "t-shirt flower" adorning the crocheted lid. This is particularly nice in the bathroom to hold cotton balls. The other lidded one is made of hand spun flax/linen, it has a basket feel, it is tied up with vintage, MOP button, seam binding and lace.

The "bear" jar holds my extra bobbins at my sewing table...and just above it is my tongue in cheek,
"dress form" Pace salsa jar...I am hopelessly addicted to covering jars. I hope to be participating in an urban art and craft show in April, so I will be bringing several of these along with me. There are several interesting shapes and sizes that I am working on and I really like them. What do you think?

 Finally finished drafting up the rest of my patterns, so I will be busy for the next few weeks with my animals. Next up will be the mixed media pieces, that are currently in my head and sketched out on paper. What have you been up to lately?I would love to hear about it!
R.