Frugalicious Friday Winner!

  

Hey guys, we've got a Winner to announce today from our My Dream Box Sample Giveaway!  Remember the New You Sample Box...perfect for the New Year & 2011! ********************************************
Well a Fabulous Frugalicious Friday participant is about to WIN IT, here we go!  The Winner is...  
 Suzanne from Discovered Treasures!
  Congratulations Suzanne, how FUN to win a box full of Samples from some of the best On-line Boutiques around!  I'll be in touch to gather your contact information...to get you in touch with My Dream Sample Box!
 
 
Thanks to everyone who participated!     

Marketplace Monday!

Hey guys it's time for our Linky Party...Marketplace Monday! 

I'm having so much fun featuring your fabulous On-line Products and Creations.  In fact, last week we had over 120 link ups...wahoo!  so don't forget to spread the word and tell all your creative friends about us.

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Now because this party is for Everyone, let's try something a little different.  Let's have two categories...one for Sellers, and another for Blogs. 

Okay party people...show us what you got!

On-line Boutiques & Etsy Shops...

Fabulous Blogs & Creative People...



Frugalicious Friday & A Giveaway...Rosie Posie Designs!

 Welcome to the 65th edition of Frugalicious Friday...Wahoo!

If your new to Finding Fabulous...this day is all about linkin' up your fabulous, thriftiest, most frugalicious home decor finds! And if you renewed this find in a fun craft or Diy project, well tell us about that too.  If you've still got questions, click here for the full scoop on this fun day all about $aving!

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We've got a fun Giveaway today from Rosie Posie Designs on Etsy!  
  RPD creates custom & personalized melamine plates, platters and more!  Here are a few of their adorable designs... 







So cute I can't stand it!  Well, for our Giveaway today Rosie Posie Designs is offering a custom plate in any design to one lucky winner!  ********************************************** Here's how to win... 1.  Follow Finding fabulous over there to the right, if you haven't already.   And leave a comment. 2.  Follow Finding Fabulous on Facebook.  Yup, Finding Fabulous is FINALLY on Facebook!  And leave a comment. 3.  Visit Rosie Posie Designs on Etsy, and tell us which design you love most!  And leave a comment. Three comments & three entries, gives you three whole chances to win one of these adorable plates!    Okay guys...link up your fabulous finds, crafts and Diy projects, and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous!  I can't wait to see what you've been up to...the winner will be announced next week.  Best of Luck!  

Fabulous Guest...Susan from Maple & Magnolia!

I'm So excited...the Amazing Susan from Maple and Magnolia is in the house today!  I've featured Susan many times here on Finding Fabulous for her stunning furniture transformations. 

Susan Amazes me because the girl has got vision!
 She can take any old piece of unwanted furniture, and make it 100 percent, without a doubt - Fabulous!  Well, Susan's got another furniture Revamp to share with us today, so get ready to be INSPIRED! 

Hi everybody and thanks a bunch to Jane for inviting me to be here at Finding Fabulous today!

At Maple & Magnolia, my most favorite projects are ones that take an outcast piece of furniture and give it a new look, new life and new purpose.

I have just such a project to share with you today.  At Value Village, this beauty stopped me in my tracks.

I had no idea what it was at first, I thought maybe a Spinet desk. Once I lifted the lid, it became clear.

A phonograph. My first thought was, "I love this." My second thought was, "How can I transform it into something beautiful and useful?"

I stood there staring at it for a full minute and then it came to me...a vanity.  So I brought it home, cleaned it up and removed all the parts from the inside.

All that remained were these gaping holes. Not pretty.

So I cut some plywood to fit the openings and covered them in this happy Vera Bradley fabric.

Meanwhile, I painted the inside and outside of the vanity-to-be in my favorite PARA melamine oil-based black paint.

I bought a mirror from Dollarama and added some green and pink bling for a touch of glam.

Now before I show you the "after" let's talk about the vanity chair.

I found this vintage vanity chair at a garage sale last summer. Poor thing has been in my garage waiting for the right project to come along. Today was its lucky day.

I spray painted it with Rust-oleum Painter's Touch in glossy black. Then covered the seat in Vera Bradley fabric and some suh-weet pom pom fringe. Cause everything is cuter with pom pom fringe. I think I need that on a bumper sticker!

I replaced the knob with a glass one, popped the fabric covered plywood into place and hung the mirror...

and VOILA...

a phonograph-turned-Vera Bradley vanity!

Mission accomplished.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks again to Jane for having me over! :)

Susan you are welcome, and THANK YOU for stopping by.  Wow, this old phonograph is such a cute and functional little Vanity now!  And you are right, everything IS cuter with a little pom pomp fringe.  And the mirror from Dollarama...so pretty all blinged up!

Thanks again for sharing this sweet Revamp...you are truly one talented Diyer who can clearly see beauty in any old piece!

Give Susan a shout at Maple & Magnolia form more Fabulous Furniture Transformations! 

  

Like Finding Fabulous on facebook, and win 3 months free advertising!

  

 Hey guys, I have very exciting news... Finding Fabulous is on Facebook, Wahoo!! I don't know why but for the last year I've just been putting it off.  But you know what?  It's a lot of fun!  I think I was worried it would be so much more work.  But posting is a snap.  Really, if your thinking of making the plunge...go for it! ****************************************************Okay, let's do a fun Giveaway shall we? Like Finding Fabulous on Facebook, for a chance to win free advertising for 3 whole months!  That's right...how easy is that!  This Giveaway will be open all week long, and ends Wednesday, February 2nd at 12:00 noon. And don't forget to leave a comment below as well!  Thanks for participating...Good Luck Guys!   

Marketplace Feature...Swizzlestix!

  Have you heard of Swizzlestix...this Company is all about Vintage inspired products that are just a whole lotta FUN! Swizzlestix is a design pad that embraces Retro Modern Culture by offering funky paper products, table top and home decor products.     

White Coctail Half

Paisley Flower 

Placemats  

Colorburst

Can't you just see yourself in one of these lil' aprons, mixin' up a martini for the hubs?    Check out Swizzlestix...for a little Vintage FUN!   



Red Hot...Marketplace Monday Features!

  Ahhh, Valentines day is just around the corner!  And in honor of this fabulous day...let's feature some sweet designs from Marketplace Monday! ********************************************* 

Valentine's Frame @ What's Allie's Making Now

Red Magnet Board @ Friendly Banter on etsy

Valentine's Day Earrings @ Alililly on Etsy

 Valentine's Skirt @ Toteally Posh on Etsy

Love Themed Throw Pillow @ Amme & Neb on etsy

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So fun & pretty!  Ya know, the linky list to  Marketplace Monday stays open all week long.  Click here to link up and share some of your fabulous on-line products!

A Trash to Treasure...you've gotta see!

  Okay, in the world of Trash to Treasure projects...I really thought I had seen it all! Until I came across this OLD guy over at Maple and Magnolia.  This dresser was purchased from Goodwill for just $9.99.  It's so old, Susan posted the "Before" without the "After" because she didn't even know if there would be an "After"! 

 Well all I can say is...NEVER underestimate the power of a good Diy project!   Seriously, this project is Amazing! And the gray...{LOVE}  

Marketplace Monday...21st Edition!

 

Hey guys welcome to the 21st edition of Marketplace Monday!  

If your new to Marketplace Monday,  this day's all about linkin' up your newest shop items and creations. That's right if you have a fabulous On-line Boutique or Etsy shop...this party is for you!
 

Women & Mom's on-line today AMAZE me and that's how this Seller's party got it's start. So let's get this party started...I hope you'll link up and share your fabulous products.

As always, I can't wait to see what's new! 

  



Frugalicious Friday & A Giveaway...My Dream Sample Box!

  Welcome to the 64th edition of Frugalicious Friday!  If your new to Finding Fabulous...this day is all about linkin' up your fabulous, thriftiest, most frugalicious home decor finds! And if you renewed your find in a fun Craft or Diy project, well tell us about that too...we can always use a little creative Diy inspiration!   If you've still got questions click here, but in a nutshell if you made it...then link up by entering the link to your post (not your blog) in the Linky list! ************************************************
Wahoo...we've got another FUN Giveaway today from My Dream Sample Box! 

 My Dream Sample Box offers samples from some of the best Crafters and Artisans on the Internet!  Each month a sample box filled with 15 - 20 different businesses for you to sample, view and just try for yourselves...how fun is that?   The boxes are filled with great items such as candles, tarts, bath & body, scrubs, cookies, jewelry, party favors, cards and so much more!  Yup, these are samples from some of the best on-line boutiques around! ***************************************************For our Giveaway today, My Dream Sample Box is offering their New You Sample Box...perfect for the New Year & 2011! So who's Sponsoring the January Sample Boxes?  Check em' out... 

  Okay, here's how to enter and win... 1.  Follow Finding Fabulous over there to the right, and of course link up your fabulous Projects, Crafts and Diy projects!  Then leave a comment. 2.  Subscribe to Finding Fabulous by entering your e-mail address here...and leave a comment!  Okay, 2 comments and 2 entries...gives you two chances to win this fun Sample Box!   Alrighty guys, link up your Fabulous Crafts, Projects and Diy projects cuz...we want the scoop on how you find fabulous! Best of luck!