CHEZ FIFI

Extreme Makeover

First, I need to explain the reason behind the FifiTV film clip. It's a much condensed version of the 8 hour shoot we did in California and a small part of an extensive presentation to TV Networks. 

I am so happy to be getting your feedback and would love if everybody could take a minute to  add their take on it. Thanks so much for letting me know. Your opinion matters as it reflects that of the future audience. Merci beaucoup.

Below is a little slideshow of the transformation of my derelict garage into a guest house. I posted about it before but I thought a slideshow would make it easier to watch. As I mentioned before, this has been a year-long undertaking as I could only work on it on weekends and missed quite a few due to work/shoot schedules. I still have to put in the finishing touches but it's almost done. The most economical part of it was the floor because I used plywood, which I painted to look like old planks. Somehow the little step by step slideshow that shows the process went up before this post. Go figure! It's really quite easy but takes time and it's hard on the knees and back but well worth the effort. Let me know if you have any questions.

CONSIGN & DESIGN TABLE TRAY STEP BY STEP

This darling little tray table project was created by Diane Young and Stacey Duber who own CONSIGN & DESIGN a lovely shop located at 50 Boardman-Canfield Rd (Rt 224) in Youngstown, Ohio. They were kind enough to send the step by step photos, which were perfect for a slideshow.

If you would like more information  you can contact Stacey and Diane at CONSIGN & DESIGN 330-629-2966.

Thank you Diane and Stacey for sending the photos. The step by step process is a great visual addition, the tray table a clever concept, and the end result is beautiful!

Oh la la before & after

The Oh La La contest is in full swing and many have already sent their before and after photos. More are on their way and you still have 13 days (contest ends October 31) to email your very own makeovers. Entries are coming from all age groups and it's really wonderful to see the various ideas and results. Here are a few examples sure to inspire you to participate. Hurry up! Get your paint brushes, sewing machines, drills, embellishments, and whatever else you love to work with. Make your own magic and share it with us! Much more to come! Stay tune........

LATEST NEWS

Bonjour everyone!

Don't forget to click on the fabulous Oh La La red contest tag (on the left--not the one below) to enter and win one of the beautiful prizes. Clicking on the tag takes you right to the contest page. We already have several lovely entries but I can't wait to see what YOU create! 

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Also, I have a new "Chez Fifi" button (on the right sidebar). I pasted it below so you can easily recognize it and add it to your blog. Many thanks to those who have already done that and merci beaucoup to those who are going to do it. If you have a button I will be happy to reciprocate.

                                               

You can also join as a follower of "Chez Fifi" via the Google Friend Connect (on the left side of the blog) I hope you do! I look forward to seeing you there and reciprocate also! Thanks.

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Keep an eye on Fifi TV (left side of blog). Some great videos coming up soon...................

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Below are some examples of new pages that will soon be added to Chez Fifi. They will be representative of various aspects of my work (styling, creating, food, gardening, decorating, feature articles, and more.) Shawn and I are working on creating pages that will be link to one another and visually add to the blog.

  

 

                                

These are just a few samples..........

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With the Holiday Season fast approaching my sister Sylvie (shappy@wanadoo.fr) has come up with a great gift idea: lovely wine bottle bags that are perfect for bringing a bottle of wine to a celebration. It's a most appropriate and thoughtful "hostess gift" and much more personal than the usual wine bag. Because of the bottles' shapes the larger ones are for white wine, the narrower ones for red wine bottles. They come with various designs and colors.

Get your order in now before she runs out! All you have to do is email her at shappy@wanadoo.fr

A votre sante!

By the way, she also has a new pillow with the Eiffel Tower. A splendid addition to your French decor. Oui?

Voila! That's it for right now. More to come. Hope you have a delightful Sunday.

 Stay tuned.........................

Photo by Dan Mayers

ANNOUNCING THE FABULOUS OH LA LA CONTEST

YES! Today is the start of the fabulous Oh la la contest!

I have wanted to get this contest going for quite sometime but work kept getting in the way. Well it's finally here. So, I hope you will feel inspired (look at the fabulous prizes---all 14 of them!) and let your creativity shine.!!

Entering is easy. 

Just click on the Fabulous Oh la la contest red tag on the sidebar and it will take you to the rules and prizes.

Many thanks to all the artists who have so generously provided these lovely prizes: Michelle Rhodes, Laurie Lefentsey, Dawn Dallaire, Sherry Litchfield, April Cornell, Mark & Susie Holt, and Sylvie Sommer.

You have a whole month to complete your project. Let the magic begin!!

      Can't wait to see what you come up with.

                      Bisous, bisous

                       

As you may have noticed many new features were added to Chez Fifi recently. I owe all these great additions and changes to Shawn @ Eclectic Whimsy who gave my banner a makeover, moved the slideshows to the sidebar, added the FifiTV and contest graphics, the Google translator, Feedjit and Twitter widgets, and made it all work in record time. To those of you considering to improve your blog I can't recommend Shawn enough. She is simply THE best and THE nicest. 

EASY DIY PROJECTS 1

All these are quick and easy do it yourself projects. I do have a lot more and some might inspire you to create your own, you never know! The thing is that they are soooo easy to do and, if I can do them I know you can too.

I will add more slide shows of other ones you can duplicate in no time. It's only a matter of sorting through over 30,000 photos....so be patient!

By the way, if you put your cursor on the image it will show a caption telling you if I used paint, glue or something else. But if you have questions just leave a comment and I will answer ASAP.