HERE ARE ALL THE ENTRIES FOR THE OH LA LA CONTEST. I THOUGH I WOULD PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER FOR ONE LAST LOOK (JUST IN CASE I HAD FORGOTTEN SOMEONE...) AND ALSO TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED EITHER TOMORROW, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY! THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THESE GREAT PROJECTS AND FOR BEING SO PATIENT WITH ME. SO, KEEP CHECKING OVER THE NEXT 3 DAYS!
MERCI AND BONNE CHANCE!!!!
OOPS! I missed one entry. Sorry! Here it is
These "TRICKS"
are real TREATS and
the latest entries for the
Oh La La contest. It does take a lot of imagination and time to create this makeovers. Speaking of time: tomorrow is the LAST day to enter so hurry and send your last minute entries ASAP!
I am used to seeing the FedEx man at my door but when
he came by the other day I wasn't expecting the package he delivered. To my
delight it had NOTHING to do with work, for a change. In fact when I saw the
mailing label from THE FAT WITCH BAKERY, in NYC, I couldn't wait to open it and
find out not only the contents but who send it to me. So, I quickly got rid of
the wrapping and, to my delight and surprise, I discovered these
absolutelyTO-DIE-FOR yummies.....................
These incredible "MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH" babies were sent to me by the
very thoughtful and generous Jo-Anne Coletti (http://www.vintagerosecollection.com)....well, on second
thought, maybe Jo-Anne wants me to get FAT??? I ate all 8 in one afternoon and
now I need a TUMMY TUCK or LIPOSUCTION...... either way, it was SO WORTH IT!
THANK YOU JO-ANNE, you good little
witch!
Check
out The Fat Witch Bakery on line (fatwitch.com) but if you happen to be in NYC, RUN,
don't walk, to their shop in the Chelsea Market 75 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY
10011. You can also call them at 212-807-1335. These "WICKED GOOD" bite-size morsels will make you swoon. TREAT YOURSELF!
You D-E-S-E-R-V-E IT!!
Many of you have already sent the before and after photos of your gorgeous and clever makeovers! I posted a sampling of them a couple of weeks ago but here are some more. Thanks! This is just wonderful!! REMEMBER: you have only 4 more days (including today) to enter--contest ends October 31 at midnight! So don't miss the deadline:hurry hurry!!
Thanks to Laura at www.verbenanestedtreasures.blogspot.com
we added one more prize. She is contributing one of her darling handmade rose necklaces. You are going to make someone very happy Laura. I know how much mine was admired when I wore it during the filming of FIFI TV in California. Thanks LAURA!
Speaking of Fifi TV a few people mentioned they couldn't access the clip when they clicked on the TV screen, I have answered them individually to let them know they needed to download Quick Time (IT'S FREE!) But in case you don't know here is the website:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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By the way, many many thanks to each and everyone for taking the time to leave a comment about the film clip and for all the encouragement and support.xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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I worked on a project myself (not that I can enter the contest!) It's that big piece I got free from a local consignment store who wanted to get rid of it because it was missing the bottom part and the shelves were missing their supports.
Turned out quite nicely (if I may say so myself) and makes a perfect bookcase.
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HALLOWEEN IS COMING
If you happen to be looking for a whimsical fanciful Halloween accessory take a peak at Maribelles' CINDERELLA slippers on Sandra Lujan' site (www.mylulabelles.com)
Makes you wish you had a tiny foot (or a life size version of these little gems!)
Then all you would need is a magic pumpkin and a fairy godmother to transport you to the ball in style!
I AM READY FOR THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS..........ARE YOU?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
BONJOUR!
SOME READERS I HAVE ASKED SO HERE YOU GO:
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO WATCH THE FIFI TV FILM CLIP IS TO CLICK ON THE TV SCREEN LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDEBAR (THE SCREEN JUST LIKE THE ONE BELOW). ONCE YOU CLICK ON IT, IT OPENS INTO A MUCH LARGER SCREEN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKE IT.
LOVE TO GET YOUR FEED BACK. THANKS SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THAT.
MERCI BEAUCOUP!
A BIENTOT!
PAINT AND POWER TOOLS-NOT DIAMONDS-ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND!
DO-IT-YOURSELF "PLANK" FLOOR- FAKE & FABULOUS
THESE DAYS, UNDERTAKING A REMODELING PROJECT CAN BE A BIT DAUNTING FROM A FINANCIAL POINT OF VIEW. SO, WHEN THE TIME CAME TO PROCEED WITH THE FLOORING OF THE GUEST HOUSE (SINCE IT WAS A GARAGE THE EXISTING ONE WAS CONCRETE) I OPTED FOR MY FAVORITE FORMULA "FAKE & FABULOUS". TRANSLATION? INSTEAD OF GOING FOR VINTAGE PLANKS, WHICH I COULD HAVE BOUGHT FROM A LOCAL SALVAGE WAREHOUSE AT A STAGGERING COST OF $4,000 (OUCH!) I SETTLED FOR 1/2 INCH PLYWOOD (YES, GOOD OLD PLYWOOD) FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $200 (YEAH!) FOR 400 SQUARE FEET.
HERE ARE THE EASY STEPS TAKEN TO GET THE PLANK LOOK:
*CUT PLYWOOD SHEETS TO FIT THE AREA.
*INSTALL THE PLYWOOD OVER THE CONCRETE WITH LIQUID NAILS (THAT IS THE NAME OF THE GLUE. IT COMES IN A LONG TUBE)
*SECURE THE PLYWOOD FURTHER WITH FLUTED CONCRETE NAILS. WHEN HAMMERING THE NAILS BE CAREFUL TO WEAR GOGLES BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE HEAD COMES OFF AND COULD END UP IN YOUR EYE.
* APPLY A COAT OF DARK GRAY (ACRYLIC) AND LET IT DRY COMPLETELY. USE A BRUSH, NOT A ROLLER. NOT ONLY YOU WILL USE LESS PAINT (HENCE MORE ECONOMICAL) BUT IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO GET IN ALL THE PLYWOOD CRACKS AND KNOTS, WHICH WILL HELP IN CREATING THE "OLD" LOOK.
* USING A BRUSH APPLY A LIGHT COAT OF WHITE PAINT IN QUICK MOTION AND KEEP GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. UNLIKE WHEN PAINTING WALLS, YOU CAN'T GO UP AND DOWN OR RIGHT TO LEFT BECAUSE YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE NATURAL GRAIN OF THE PLYWOOD IN ORDER TO GET THE DESIRE EFFECT. LET DRY.
*USING A YARD STICK, THE GRAY PAINT, AND A NARROW-TIP BRUSH PAINT/TRACE VERTICAL LINES TO FORM THE PLANKS. THEY CAN BE ANY SIZE YOU LIKE AND DON'T HAVE TO BE ALL THE SAME WIDTH. I MADE SOME LARGER AND SOME THINNER. LOOKS LESS PERFECT. LET DRY.
*FINISH WITH SEVERAL COATS OF CLEAR POLYURETHANE APPLIED WITH A BRUSH. LET DRY BETWEEN EACH COAT. I PUT 4 COATS ON MY FLOOR. THE POLYURETHANE NOT ONLY PROTECT BUT ALSO MAKES THE WOOD WATERPROOF AND WASHABLE. SO EASY TO KEEP CLEAN!
I LOVE THE RESULTS BECAUSE THE VERY IMPERFECTIONS INHERENT TO THE PLYWOOD (TEXTURE, CRACKS, KNOTS, "WARTS AND ALL".....) ARE WHAT MAKE IT PERFECT TO MIRROR REAL TIME-WORN PLANKS.
JUST REMEMBER: IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN TOO! ANY GIRL CAN!
PAINT AND POWER TOOLS --NOT DIAMONDS--ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
