I love pumpkins & gourds and fall colors but, as you may have noticed, oranges, yellows and browns don't fit my cottage color palette. So, what's a girl to do? The answer is quite simple: call on the Fabulous Fifi's style to transform them, which translates by glitter, glitz, shimmer and a little bling, of course..... All it took was some stencil paint and a few sparkling embellishments to plastic pumpkins and gourds I have had for years.....
Keep in mind this is still a work in progress and I have a few tricks & treats left for their completion. I took some quick photos but will reshoot them with my good camera when they are completed, hopefully before Halloween......
Each is decorated with items I had: rhinestones, crowns, tiaras, mask and "jewels" that were on old napkin rings...everything is hot glued so they can easily be removed if I decide I want to change them.....I have been known to change my mind...it's a girl thing....
Above:the mask on the green gourd and the crown on the tarnish gold pumpkin are Christmas ornaments..................
Below: a pumpkin got a coat of "Taupe" metallic stencil paint and pink glitter........
Below: a Christmas crown and a drawer pull........................
Below: these glass balls used to be on napkin rings. ...I just cut them off and glued them to the gourds.....The rhinestone crown was on a candle......For the pumpkin I mixed paint to get a pale mauve hue and sprinkled it with silver and pink glitter.
The gourd color is right out of the stencil paint bottle. It's metallic Silver. The glitter is silver and pink..........................................................................................
Below: The tiny blue pumpkin has blue glitter and a necklace of blue rhinestones. The tiny crown came from a frog ornament......the pumpkin on the right has white glitter, tiny rhinestones and 5 napkin rings "jewels"....................................................
Below: this gourd got white iridescent paint and blue glitter. The top is a little Christams ball and the "dream" sign used to hang on a bottle...............................................
I didn't make the stars. I found them yesterday (yes, I finally got out of the house for an hour...) at TJ Maxx and Home Goods ($7.99 a pack of 3)..................................they had silver, pink and turquoise. I didn' see any other colors but that doesn't mean they won't have them. They are with their Christmas stuff so it would be logical if they got gold, red and green......but, for me, these colors were perfect
Here is a close up of the stars.........................................................................
Below: my favorite pumpkin is the taupe-color one with the pink glitter and the tiara......
I love the luster and hue and the little tiara....it looks like a Cinderella pumpkin, especially when you add the little shoe................................
VOILA! Here is a recap of "Fifi Glamorous Gourds and Magic Pumpkins Extravanganza"...................yummy eye candy and NO CALORIES.......It sure took my mind of coughing and work............ENJOY......................................................
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Just got my mail and had to tell you about another wonderful thing I received from Joy Zacyck from Ontario, Canada (www.thejoyof.blogspot.com)
I know I had admired the pin when JOY posted a photo of it on her blog but, in my pneumonia stupor, I can't remember if I had left a comment stating how much I loved it.....all I know is that Joy had asked me for my address so she could send me "a little thing that would fit in an envelope......" and here it is! Not only the vintage pin is beautiful but you should see the care Joy took in sending it! The envelope had lovely stickers with crowns--like the one above----and the pin itself was wrapped in pink tissue paper sealed with a real French stamp.......how thoughtful is that! THANK YOU JOY! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoFifi
PS: can you please give me YOUR address? I can't quite make out the street name and zip code on the envelope. Merci beaucoup.
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YEAH!! You're back and obviously feeling more like your old self from the looks of your "fabulous" creations. LOVE LOVE the pumpkins in the unusual colors with all the bling and glitter!
Posted by: DENISE & HEATHER | October 09, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Fifi,
I'm so glad you are feeling better! I love your twist on the traditonal!
Sandy B.
Posted by: Sandy B. | October 09, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Fifi,
I am so glad you are feeling better! I love your twist on the traditional!
Sandy B.
Posted by: Sandy B. | October 09, 2007 at 01:06 PM
FABULOUS FIFI PUMPKIN'S & GOURDS!!! :)
Hope you are feeling better!...When you get a chance stop by for a visit, I passed an award on to you...:)
Hugs,
Cat
Posted by: Catherine | October 09, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Glad to hear that you are feeling better Fifi! Love the pumpkins. You are amazing when it comes to creating some outstanding from something plain....It is so fun to come here and see you!
Penny
Posted by: Penny ~ Mosaic Artist | October 09, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Uou are so creative and fun! I LOVE everything.. Whenever I visit CHEZ FIFI I just have to smile! :)
Posted by: Allison J | October 09, 2007 at 02:15 PM
As always Fifi your creations are beautiful.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | October 09, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Wow, those look fabulous!
Posted by: cindy ~ My Romantic Home | October 09, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Wonderful as always, Fif! You are so talented!
Jacki
Posted by: Jacki | October 09, 2007 at 03:09 PM
Glad you took both Fifi's shopping at one of my favorite places!! Your pumpkins are, well...fififabulous!! (Love that little shoe, too)
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | October 09, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Gorgeous! This is a beautiful mix of sparkling Gourds & Pumpkins!! I never thought of putting sparkly crowns, glitter and rhinestones on my "Fall mix" I have outside every year - I am heading out the door to get them and sparkle mine up Fabulous Fifi Style! How Inspiring!
Tre`s Chic!!!
xo Sher
Posted by: Sherri | October 09, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Glad to see you are feeling better Fifi! The gourds are soooo lovely in pastel colors...your creativity as always is inspiring :)
You are very welcome for the pin - you are such a sweet gal and so deserving!
Hugs,
Joy
Posted by: Joy | October 09, 2007 at 05:00 PM
Fifi.. La Magie et toi vont main dans la main!
Darling ethereal pumpin display..And again..so you!
If I had a grandaughter..She would have a few in her room:)
I am looking forward to fabulous little decorative finds to glamorize my gourds next yr~
Merci!
How thoughtful of you to share your inspirations.
Good Night~
Posted by: Monique | October 09, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Beautiful as always. Glad you are feeling better. Isn't Joy just a sweetie, I love her, how nice of her to send you that sweet pin.
Posted by: robolady | October 09, 2007 at 08:03 PM
Fifi, I love the theme of the pumpkin and the slipper.. Very clever!
Jo-Anne
Posted by: Jo-Anne Coletti | October 09, 2007 at 08:55 PM
Hi Fifi, I love your pumpkins. It's amazing what a little bit of Paint can do.. I painted mine pink, but didn't have any sparkles to put on them... maybe next year.
Did you find that the gourds took to the paint better then the "Live, just picked ones do?
Happy you are feeling a little bit better. Don't overdue and get a relapse...
Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan | October 09, 2007 at 09:07 PM
I'm so happy to see you back!
The pumpkins are so glamorous. I love the green and gold ones the best. Thanks for the sharing the ideas.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | October 09, 2007 at 09:59 PM
Joli ce bal des citrouilles !
Posted by: kristin Co | October 09, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Thank you for sharing - again!
I now know what to do with the rhinestone fleur de lys I have left over from a project. I'm off to get some paint tomorrow and then add the rhinestones and extra sparkles. What a fun fufu Fifi project!
Tracie
Posted by: Tracie | October 09, 2007 at 11:00 PM
I'm soo glad that you are feeling better.
Love the way you made the pumpkins fit your interior.
Pretty gift you got from joy....lovely.
Have a nice day.
Posted by: Marga | October 10, 2007 at 01:27 AM
Oh I just love your pumkins and gourds. So glad you are feeling some what better.
Hugs and Love
Posted by: Becky Hines | October 10, 2007 at 03:59 AM
Those are sure magical, dramatic, dreamy pumpkins. I'm enchanted, as always.
Posted by: Gayla | October 10, 2007 at 04:32 AM
I love the pumpkins that you have created. They look great, you have such a talent!
Posted by: Kari C. | October 10, 2007 at 05:50 AM
Oh Fifi, only you would think to paint, glitter, jewel your pumpkins. You made my day with your "unique style" - I am so glad you are feeling better. Take good care of yourself and give all your fur babies a hug from me.
Connie
Posted by: Connie | October 10, 2007 at 06:08 AM
J'adore vos petits trésors d'automne! Your magnificent wit and whimsy shine in all you do. And as always, such lovely gifts for such a lovely girl. =o) So glad you're on the mend! xoxo Andie
Posted by: Andie | October 10, 2007 at 06:09 AM
Tres Manifique on the pumpkins. So delightful of you to share.
Alexandra
Posted by: Alexandra | October 10, 2007 at 06:11 AM
FiFi, those are just the sweetest pumpkins and they match your decor and style. You are so creative. So glad I found your blog, I love it here.
Posted by: Lisa | October 10, 2007 at 06:59 AM
such cute ideas for pumpkins! I don't know which one I like the best they're so pretty!!
Happy Autumn!!
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | October 10, 2007 at 07:41 AM
Those are definitely Fabulous Fifi pumpkins! I adore them all!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | October 10, 2007 at 08:36 AM
As always dear Fifi......you simply outdo yourself! Who could ever think of anything as creative, lush and glamorous as pumpkins with crowns and rhinestones!!! I am so glad that you are feeling better.......xoxoxo~Janet (Shabbyfufu)
Posted by: Janet | October 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Oh my word! It's all so beautiful! I feel the same way you do about not really having the oranges and brown pallete. This is a great idea. Thanks!
Lori
Posted by: Lori | October 10, 2007 at 11:25 AM
So glad you are feeling better! I love your take on gourds and pumpkins....very glamorous.
Posted by: Marilyn | October 10, 2007 at 01:25 PM
OHhh! These are pumpkinlicious and gourd-geous! hee hee! Why..I would have never thought of this! I just put out my black and orange even tho it clashes ! NEXT YEAR...Frosted punkins and white witches!!!Glitter and Twitter! Thank you ! GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!!!!
Posted by: Pam Aries | October 10, 2007 at 04:10 PM
oh my!!!!! I am in awe of your GORGEOUS displays!!! I just love you Fifi!!! how adorable!!!! xo Britt
Posted by: britt-sparkled vintage charm | October 10, 2007 at 05:02 PM
Gourds and Pumpkins fit for a Fifi!
Tres Jolie!
Posted by: rochambeau | October 10, 2007 at 05:28 PM
I was just saying that I can't stand the thought of all the gaudy holiday decorations and I want to do sparkly this year for Christmas! By the way, how in the world do you find the time do all these nifty projects??? You're the most over-worked gal I know. You're so sweet to create these pretties to share with us. Blessings... Polly
Posted by: Counting Your Blessings | October 10, 2007 at 05:54 PM
Fab pumpkins!
Posted by: cd&m | October 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Hi Fifi,
Everything looks so pretty and magical! You have such amazing talents for turning the ordinary into fairyland wonderful :) Hope you are feeling better.
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | October 11, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Ooh!
These are Wonderful!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | October 11, 2007 at 10:35 AM
You don't have to tell me what a sweetie that Joy is-- I'm lucky enough to be able to call her my *very bestest* friend!
Love your blog Fifi, what an amazing amount of eye candy all in one place!
Glad you're feeling better, too...
Take care,
Janet
Posted by: Janet | October 11, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Oooohhhh Fifi - it's my first time visiting your blog and what a delight! It's so much more fun to alter something and make it all your own rather than buying it ... they turned out wonderful!!!
Posted by: Jen | October 11, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Love your new "eye candy" pumpkins and gourdsall decked out in Fifi's fashion. I love it. I hope you are feeling better and that your work is almost finished. I know that deadline is creeping up fast.
Hugs,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | October 12, 2007 at 06:07 AM
FABULOUS, FABULOUS!!! Miss FiFi!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mosaic Queen | October 12, 2007 at 06:35 AM
These are beautiful and giving me some project ideas of my own.
Posted by: Lisa | October 12, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Glad you are back! I was thinking the same thing too, that taupe with pink glitter looks exactly what Cindrella would have went to the ball in, just needs little white horses. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Cindy | October 12, 2007 at 06:58 PM
A bit of glitter and glam is so much more fun that a scary face on a pumpkin!
Posted by: karla nathan | October 14, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Those pumpkins are so magic ...I was away and I'm so happy to read again your blog ..
I sent you an answer to your message and it came back ..
Posted by: Mélanie | October 16, 2007 at 09:08 AM