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Thursday, March 31, 2011

SPRING FLING GIVEAWAYS....Day 12


Today is Day 12 of The Spring Fling Giveaways hosted by April @ Wildflowers & Whimsy.   She came up with the fabulous idea to have 14 days of giveaways with 2 giveaways per day by a group of bloggers including myself.

Here are today's giveaways sponsored by these 2 fabulous bloggers Susie from Puddle Jumper Creations and Renee from Strokes of Magic





Puddle Jumper Creations




HEAD OVER AND ENTER NOW!!


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

TODAY'S MY DAY OFF....NOT REALLY

IM TAKING THE DAY OFF TODAY FROM BLOGGING TO PREPARE FOR THE AUTISM WALK NEXT WEEKEND AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL.  IT'S SPONSORED BY A GREAT ORGANIZATION IN NEW JERSEY  P.O.A.C. THAT PROVIDES FREE TRAINING TO TEACHER'S, PARENTS, SIBLINGS.




THIS IS MY DAUGHTER, ALTHOUGH YOU WOULDNT KNOW IT....SHE IS LIVING WITH AUTISM....AND WE ARE WALKING FOR HER AND ALL THE OTHER CHILDREN LIVING & GROWING WITH AUTISM.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE INFO ON THE WALK OR HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT AUTISM....CHECK OUT POAC (PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN) SITE

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION....CHECK OUT THIS PAGE SAMAYAH'S SESAME STREET CREW


HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL FRIENDS, FAMILY & BLOG FRIENDS WHO HAVE DONATED ON-LINE ALREADY.

ESPECIALLY EXQUISITE HAIR DESIGN ( MY HAIR SALON) FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION IN SAMAYAH'S NAME.   THEY WANTED TO WALK WITH OUR CREW...BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO MAKE THE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD BEAUTIFUL! XOXOXO


APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW, LEARN WHAT YOU DON'T

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

AND WE HAVE A WINNER!

I want to thank everyone who entered and promoted this giveaway on their blog.   I had 100 entries and made some great new friends and found some awesome new blogs.

Okay so let's get to the good stuff......THE WINNER IS:


Comment # 31

Melissa from Kensington Cottage


Blogger Melissa said...
Wow, what a wonderful basket of goodies! I love it all! I am your newest follower, I cannot believe I haven't seen you before now!
Thanks for doing such a great basket of goodies!
March 26, 2011 9:27 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS........I hope you enjoy all of the goodies coming your way!  


Again thank you to all you entered, this was alot of fun and Im thinking of a new giveaway for April.   Possibly something to coincide with my jewelry launch party on the 31st!








Monday, March 28, 2011

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY.....FIREPLACE RE-DESIGN

I have a passion, love, addiction, disorder for taking things and transforming them.   Whether it is with paint or dismantling its parts or re-purposing it in a non-expected way.

I've decided to do a weekly feature post and call it TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY.  I wish I could do a linky party....but I haven't traveled to that side of blogland yet.   Maybe I can do some research and turn it into a weekly link up party.

Here is my 1st Transformation Tuesday project:


I found my fireplace on Craigslist last year when we first moved to the new house.    It was large which I liked but I wasn't thrilled that it was oak.

I finally decided during the other re-designs that I would tackle this project as well....so you all know how it looked before.



Here it is in it's original purchase condition

Some sanding was needed as you can see on the bottom left I tried just going right over......not happening!  I had to lightly sand the entire fireplace first.


Here is what it looked like the middle of my 50% trial..  I used Valspar Very Black.


Here it is now....

I'm very happy with the finish.....you can still see the woodgrain through the paint job. I kept the accessories very simple but still within our exotic island theme in the living room.  I think 90% of the accessories in my house are from Home Goods.   They just have the best selection of accessories for every color, theme, style!


Hope you will come back next week for the #2 TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY feature!

Linking to:

 The DIY Show Off




The Girl Creative











Furniture Feature Fridays



NATE SHOW ART.....PARTIAL BEDROOM REVEAL

So now that the show finally aired today.....I can show my bedroom reveal.  Well partial reveal because I still have to refinish a dresser and night stand in there and hang another shelf.   But if I didnt tell you all that right there you would think it looks pretty good.

So the room was formerly the jungle fever - rainforest cafe nursery:

The nursery before it because the master bedroom. lol


We dont need alot of small I dont spend time in my bedroom other than to sleep.   Living space is more important to me and I spend most of my time at the dining room table.


First step was to prime/paint those dark walls and I was working with an idea I had when I created an Olioboard.   My husband is from the Caribbean and likes bright colors....me not so much!   So in this case I compromised and I asked if he would like a yellow, and the answer was a YES!

My Black/White/Gray/Yellow Olioboard 


I chose to use Valspar  4006-1A Silver Leaf  for the walls.   I painted the door trim out is Valspar White Semi-Gloss.


Here is the bed wall...no headboard I'm not sure what Im doin yet. Love those little pillows, they were $4.97 at JoAnns (thank you very much)


My transformed lamp was crackle gold and I hit it with some Hammered Silver spray paint and with a NEW HomeGoods shade.   Used a empty old frame and ripped a magazine picture of an old South Carolina house....can you tell that Im dying to move there. 


Love the gray color on the walls...this is Big Daddy J's dresser (hence the big black box on top)

My vintage mirror wall along with my new line of vintage china & crystal jewelry stands (these are mine tho. lol) but I will be listing some in my Etsy shop this week.

Here is the bed wall....those are the fabulous junk art boards that were made for us by Michele Beschen when we appeared on The Nate Show (it aired today...Ahhhhhhhh)

This is my board made from my junk...you can see beads,craft paint, baby thermometer,scissors and a whole bunch of pens,pencils, nails, screws and OMG everything in my kitchen junk drawer.

This is my husbands board made from the stuff in his top dresser drawer, you can see cell phone parts, deodorant, tape, cigar, spongebob toy, coaching whistle and alot of his military items like his cord bracelets and chevrons.  The book in the middle is a military prayer book and Michele said that she couldnt paint that so it's the centerpiece.

I LOVE MICHELE....she was from B.Original on DIY Network and is not coming out with B. Organic and I cant wait to start watching.   She was so sweet and walked back to the green room with us and her and I were discussing re-purposing & recycling projects.  SO FREAKIN COOL...What an awesome experience!

All in all....Im happy with our appearance except for the fact that my reaction was "No Way"  I have NEVER used that phrase in my life!   Anyone who knows me knows that I say OMG (which I type and blog too) or SHUT UP!  that is really my signature line.   

However I think I was a bit nervous (okay I was very nervous when sitting in the audience segment, however once up on the stage and talking to the crew during the break I felt better but I must have unconsciously sensored myself for TV. lol

Well I will have to show my dresser once it's refinished and new hardware is on.   Remember you can turn someone else's trash into your treasure.   You can also repurpose something you have and are tired of into something new and exciting.


THANKS TO ALL FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT, COMMENTS AND TEXTS!

XOXOXO



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Sunday, March 27, 2011

TOTALLY A SELF TOOTIN POST





Im excited, thrilled, and over the moon so I figured why not do a post asking everyone to tune in to The Nate Berkus Show tomorrow.   Why????





Because you will see me on the show tomorrow!  Big Daddy J and I filmed a design dilema segment a few weeks ago and it finally airs Monday, March 28th.


Now...as much as I tried to keep the appearance of an organized housewife, mother and blogger.   I do have a secret.......JUNK DRAWERS!



I dont like to throw things away because I love to recycle, re-purpose items and alot of the time they are stored in some of my junk drawers.   I say some...because I have ALOT!

So The Nate Show asked to come on and gave us an awesome solution to our problem....the best part of my appearance......my design dilema designer was Michele Beschen!    Any DIY diva would know who she is but in case you dont do DIY she was the host of B.Original on DIY Network.  I loved that show!





A true re-purposing chick after my own heart.......   She has a new show out B. Organic...look out for it!

So tune in Monday and you will see Nate, Me, Big Daddy J and Michelle!


Ive seen the preview teaser and my reaction on camera is soooooooo funny!  Also I will posting later this week our bedroom reveal where I show the solution in our bedroom!

SNEAK PEEK OF NEW NURSERY ...JUST FOR A FAB PARTY

So I told you all earlier today about Christina over at THE TATTERED TAG.   Today is her fabulous K.I.S.S  (Keep It Simple Sunday) party.

So Ive decided to share a little sneak peek into the newly moved and re-designed nursery.   Im all for re-purposing and making something from what I have, and these little projects were made in just that way.

I purchased this vintage birdcages a few months back to use in the nursery.   I didnt know how but my theme was birds & nests.

My vintage birdcage (Craigslist)


I filled the cage with some Spanish Moss (Dollar Tree)


I painted a little bird from Dollar Tree my new favorite Valspar color


Here is the little vignetter over the changing table 



I will be revealing more of the room later this week, still have a little tweekin to do.

Linky this up to a blast of a party:





P.S.    IF ANY OF YOU WANNA KNOW A SECRET ABOUT ME....watch me on The Nate Show tomorrow!    My husband (Big Daddy J) and I guests in the Design Dilema segment! 


The Girl Creative




K.I.S.S. IS THE PLACE TO BE

I found a new creative blog and an awesome party last week and turns out I was featured this week in the re-cap.   Im so flattered, but most of all excited to link up another project this week.




I love to see all the creative projects blogland has to offer and it's fun discovering new blogs and new friends.

I encourage you all to head on over to THE TATTERED TAG for this weeks K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Sunday link party.





I haven't linked up yet today.....but you will definately find a new project from me by midnight!  I work best after bedtime! lol



Friday, March 25, 2011

SPRING FLING GIVEAWAY DAY 7.......IT'S MY LUCKY DAY!!


Today is Day  7 of The Spring Fling Giveaways hosted by April @ Wildflowers & Whimsy.   She came up with the fabulous idea to have 14 days of giveaways with 2 giveaways per day by a group of bloggers including myself (my giveaway is on the 26th so make sure you enter that one too)

Here are today's giveaways sponsored by these 2 fabulous bloggers...Melanie of Lucky 7 Design & Mama J and her Fashionistas and the lovely Bethany of  Sweet Bee Buzzings.


Yep that is me tooting my own horn....but I'm tooting for Bethany too!   Im so excited that I was able to participate in this giveaway spectacular...lol  I have met some great new blogging buddies and I love that!  So 1st let me say a big thank you to April!

This is what Bethany at Sweet Bee Buzzings is giving away.......

I love this and I am definately entering her giveaway so if I win dont hate....appreciate because when I see something good I don't hesitate!




Here is what you will receive if you win my giveaway.....


Burlap bag filled with fabulousness...

Pillow Pin Trio - Lucky 7 Design

Vintage earrings - never worn


Coffee filter pom pom wall hanging - Lucky 7 Design


2 yds of vintage lace - Lucky 7 Design


Set of 4 striped Napkin rings - Lucky 7 Design


Extra burlap bags for your crafting pleasure - Lucky 7 Design



ALSO in this giveaway I have added :

2 rings from my new jewelry line on Etsy Mama J Jewels.

Pretty pink bowl filled with sweet candies/sweets

2 Linen napkin rings

2 Green Pier 1 napkins (purchased for this giveaway)

1 Handmade floral pillow w/ rosette

1 mini muslin pin cushion


MANDATORY TO ENTER:

1. BECOME  A FOLLOWER OF LUCKY 7 DESIGN (1 ENTRY)

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

2. LIKE LUCKY 7 DESIGN ON FACEBOOK (1 ENTRY)
3. FOLLOW LUCKY 7 DESIGN ON TWITTER (1 ENTRY)
4. BECOME A FOLLWER OF SWEET BEE BUZZINGS.  (1 ENTRY)



GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE.....GIVEAWAY RUNS FOR 3 DAYS SO SPREAD THE WORD! 


THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 29TH HERE ON THE BLOG AND ON MY LUCKY 7 DESIGN FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK !!!

p.s...Yes, I was screaming....Im from Jersey baby!






WHAT I'M WEARING ON THE NATE SHOW

Okay so after all the hoopla of emails and phone interviews and you finally get booked.   Booked for one of the most popular talk shows with an awesome host who happens to be a fabulous decorator.   Whats the next thing that goes through your mind?    If your me........


       OMG....WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR!


They ask you to wear bright colors just like the audience...well I'm not really a bright color clothing girl and I didn't have a lot of color in my wardrobe.  So I had recently shopped a mini wardrobe from Kensie.com and this is what I decided to wear for my appearance on the show (which will air Monday, March 28th)

Splatter dress

Yummy soft cardigan (so versatile)


Boots that my husband bought for me


I was feeling some gray that day and I brought in the gray as well.   It was raining in NJ and NYC but not even Mother Nature can rain on this parade!

Check out Kensie.com for their awesome new Spring collection!


TUNE IN....MARCH 28TH TO SEE ME ON NATE!

Sidenote:   My husband a.k.a. Big Daddy J was wearing Head to Toe Perry Ellis (dont want to leave his stylish self out of my post today. lol)