CHEZ FIFItag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-13470202009-11-03T08:58:21-08:00French-style living in AmericaTypePadChezFifihttp://feedburner.google.comGuest House Makeovertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e0098cf3a188330120a6a48691970c2009-11-03T08:58:21-08:002009-11-05T10:49:22-08:00This is my first attempt to create a little video. SO, it obviously doesn't compare to the quality of the FifiTV film clip, which was produced by a highly professional crew, including Bruce Hsaio, director of photography, and Linda Iaderosa, producer. Mine is a FAR CRY from theirs but I hope I will get better with each new one I intend to make. I love slideshows but videos really take you "there." When you have a moment I would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the guest house. Hope you enjoy this little tour in spite of the amateur aspect of...Francoise O'Neilltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e0098cf3a188330120a647f781970b2009-11-01T12:17:27-08:002009-11-03T18:03:44-08:00AS OF MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT (OCTOBER 31) THE OH LA LA CONTEST IS CLOSED. WE RECEIVED NUMEROUS, GORGEOUS ENTRIES. I WILL ADD THE LAST ONES IN A COUPLE OF DAYS SO YOU CAN GET TO SEE THEM ALL. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO RECEIVE ALL THESE CREATIVE MAKEOVERS. I KNOW HOW BUSY EVERYBODY IS AND I DO WANT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING TAKEN THE TIME TO PARTICIPATE. AS SOON AS WE HAVE SELECTED THE WINNERS I WILL POST THEIR NAMES TOGETHER WITH THE "BEFORE" AND 'AFTER" PHOTOS OF THEIR PROJETC. THE WINNING ENTRIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOMETIME...Francoise O'NeillTRICKS & TREATStag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e0098cf3a188330120a642580f970b2009-10-30T17:03:48-07:002009-10-30T16:47:51-07:00These "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...Francoise O'NeillMore entries for Oh La Latag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e0098cf3a188330120a627f291970b2009-10-28T03:13:42-07:002009-10-28T07:58:48-07:00Many 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...Francoise O'NeillFIFI TVtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e0098cf3a188330120a61274b5970b2009-10-22T06:09:58-07:002009-10-22T09:31:30-07:00BONJOUR! 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!Francoise O'Neill