“Florentine Plaster”

The incredible Florentine plaster is an easy, yet gorgeous faux finish technique. Still, after about twenty years, one of the best sellers. FP looks like a multi layer technique, but is not. Production is fast, easy and can not be compared to other textured techniques, due to inexpensive application. Contemporary, modern or electic, take your pick, Florentine Plaster will always be the "talk of the party"

“Croco”

An exquisite crocodile leather look alike faux finish. Designed and created for a famous baseball player. The king size bed, custom made to highlight this faux wall finish. Mediums used: Water Putty, Olive oil, gift-wrap etc.

“Grandeur”

(`granjər,`granˌdyo͝or/) noun: splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. The dictionary says it all. This grandiose faux finish was created with MM metallic plaster, gold powder and assorted MM metallics.

“There's No Crying in Baseball”

An extremely fast and effective wall glazing finish resembling a baseball. Created with paint only.

“Tuscany”

I found this beautiful faux finish in Florence, Italy in the Orsini Palace.

Welcome to My Home

Hello and Welcome!! My name is Heidi and one of my passion is faux painting. However, there are otherpasions and I live them daily. Take your pick. Interior design, decorating on the shabby side, gardening, herbs, fashion, culture and and last but not least "Style". In my world, the day should have 48 hours and more.

I am here to share some of my adventures with you, because I love to share and teach. I hope that you come by often and stay a while. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
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Monday, July 26, 2010

CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate - Helping Children

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I consider myself being blessed; consequently the time comes when I am ready to give back to society.


In progress


A few days ago, a "CASA",  fund raising project needed an emergency volunteer to faux finish one of the seven playhouses. These darling playhouses will be auctioned/raffled off this week end. I offered my help and was graciously accepted to do a faux finish on the outside of the playhouse. The contractor Tony Chao, interior designer Laureen Wilder, and I decided on a very distressed finish. Lots of peeled paint layers, evidence of the long existence of that old western restaurant. In sweltering heat, heat index 110, Tony and Jimmy the contractors, Laureen and hubby Joe, Mary Hanson and Moe Sturm, the muralists, and I were able to complete the painting touches on this ever so cute playhouse.
Mary, painting the signage
Our team had lots of fun, put in hard and exhausting hours and sincerely hope that we were able to help a little bit that "CASA"can continue to exist helping children in need.
Three Beauties ready to play
Early on A Saturday Morning



August 1, 2010

All the the challenges have been overcome, we can relax, have fun at the Western Night party and be proud that we were able to help CASA. I love to think that my participation will make a difference to a child needing help.Although I don't have all the houses to show here are a few examples. 


Heidi, completing the "distressed" look

The General Store- Lots of Trompe l'oeil
Sold for $3000.00 Thank you so much to the new owners.

The theater sold for $5000.00 A warm "Thank you" to the buyer





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Thursday, July 8, 2010

From Europe with Love

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Some of you know that I have an accent. It used to bother me so much, that I did not open my mouth for three months, working  the Clipper Lounge for Pan American. I just couldn't understand anything, especially the southern accents. Here I had 12 years of Oxford English in school, but it seemed that my parents wasted their money sending me to an expensive finishing school.


I am still bothered at times with my accent, however "Euro" seems to help my business.  However, sometimes I  still wind up with  the "Foot in Mouth" award. Luckily, people who know me, are patient  and know that I do not have a mean bone in my body.

Pet Peeves of my students:

  • B(P)lack meaning the color black
  • B(P)rick, meaning the brick on the wall
  • V(F)on, meaning part of my last name. People inadvertently ask me " From Where?" there are many more, so if you ever get to meet me, please be patient. I will love you for it.


 Heidi's Foot in mouth Awards.....

  • "Please don't bring your tennies to Europe! " - Well, did you know that we "dress up" to go on our obligatory Sunday walk. Even the woods have to bear our high heels. No jogging for us.

  • "How much did it cost" No problem in Europe to ask this. But never ever ask a Lady which perfume she is wearing.

  • Thank you Cards - None are sent, we say "Thank you" in person.

  • Sandwiches - we eat  open-faced sandwiches and that with knife and fork.
  • Knife and Fork We eat pizza pie, sandwiches and almost everything else  with knife and fork.

  • Napkins: We use cloth at home.

  • Fast Food: Still don't like it. The older generation sticks with "real" foods. The younger generation loves fast food. I guess you can call me "older"

  • Coffee: Is strong! I won't say anymore " Sorry, I ordered coffee and not tea" and  it is not refillable.Each cup is paid, so we only have one or two

  • Pastry Time: My favorite! It's 3pm and we have pastry or at least something sweet. Still do!!!
  • Evening Dinner: No Jeans allowed. Black Pants, blazer and  black shoes are preferred for men. Pant suits or better yet dresses for women. And...... no "casual Friday" in Europe.

  • First Name basis: It's Mr. & Mrs. in Europe.  You use  his/her first name if you are offered to do so. And only the elder person is offering it. If you are the younger person ,you are considered rude, should  you dare to say " Call me purple" . I still struggle at times to call someone by the first name, especially if he/she is older then me (everybody seems younger at this point). I just feel  if I do, I am disrespectful.

So you see, even though I am leaving here in this lovable and  blessed land,  the "Euro" is instilled in me.


And again, be patient - I always will love you for it



















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