OCDesigner: Behind the Scene

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Behind the Scene

Some of you asked to see what was behind the candle lamp. The big frenchy piece is something I picked up a few years ago at a clearance sale and the other two are radio fronts I painted white and distressed. Im crazy for old hardware (who knows why?) but, I need to make it clear that I only take salvagable parts off unsalvagable pieces. If I find something that can't be fixed I will remove the hardware, drawer or drawer front to make something fun. lol and sometimes I throw that away too! Thanks for looking ~Athella

9 comments:

xinex said...: Those are so neat, Athella. Who would have thought they are old radio fronts. They look like antique wall sculpture. I guess they could be considered that. Very original!....Christine; March 9, 2009 at 5:34 AM
Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...: Love the radio fronts! You are so creative!!! God Bless you today Athella! Lauralu :); March 9, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Chari at Happy To Design said...: Hi Athella...

Girl, sorry that I'm so late at getting over to your place...it was a crazy/busy weekend at my place! Hehe!!!

I'm so glad that you showed what was behind your pretty candle lamp...I for one, was so curious! That lg. ornate piece is lovely and I love, love, love those old radio fronts!!! Girl, that idea is genius...I would have never thought of using them and they're so pretty!!! Thanks for giving me a peek at them!

Well my friend, I see that you bestowed upon me the "Friends" award...I just now seen it! Thank you so much Sweetie...it sure means alot to me...you're just the sweetest!!!

Love ya,
Chari; March 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Tomarie said...: Oh I love it! I love it! All the pieces are so beautiful. But what an idea about the radio fronts!! THAT is genius gf! :-) L~; March 9, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Jamie said...: You are so creative!! I love your ideas, keep them coming! :); March 9, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...: Athella, who would have ever thought that those were radio fronts! What a brilliant idea. They look great! laurie; March 10, 2009 at 6:39 AM
santamaker said...: Great antiqued sculptures and I adore those suitcases. I have some in my bedroom stacked in front of the fireplace.; March 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM
lvroftiques said...: Oohhh Athella I love that frenchy piece! (well you knew I would *winks*) How fab would that be as a ceiling medallion for a chandy?!! I NEED ONE girlfriend!!! And leave it to you to think of painting and distressing old radio fronts! And of course they look amazing!! You are such an inspiration to me! And you have music!! YAY YOU!! Vanna; March 11, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Anonymous said...: Great idea.But i wish i had a clock that old working or not.But...the way you fixed it is lovely...Ann; March 20, 2009 at 8:15 AM

Awards

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How nice to have received this award from 2 special friends I met at RMS. Ann from Life at Ann's place and Laurie at Tomarie's Cabin. Thanks so much ladies.
I guess I am suppose to pass this on to a few others huh? There are just so many fun, inspirational and informative blogs its hard to pick just a few. So, I really want you all to have it. Including my fun little circle of RMS buddies that I check on daily. Please each of you to add another number to your Fan awards.

2!
Thanks Christine! You really have to visit my friend Christine over at Christines Home and Travel Adventures. She is a Globe Trotting Shop-A- Holic and has the coolest, funnest things to share on her blog. (Including me!) I know... Its unbelievable that she passed this Honest Scrap on to me and asked me to share a few more things.
Christine this is for you GF:
1. If you googled my name you would find movie credits for a few low budget films. I am saying loooow budget f-i-l-m-s.
But, some of the actors are big name stars now. (Helen Hunt, Diane Lange, Christopher Atkin, Dee Wallace.)
2. At the age of 14, I was discovered by Wayne Newtons wife KoKo while wrapping Christmas presents in the Maryland Pkwy Mall in Las Vegas. I modeled clothes for her boutique. (till I developed)
3. Two New Years Eve's ago I attended a party with old time movie ties... One. The baby from Gone with the Wind. (He was also, Raquel Welch's ex-husband, father of her two children, and his father was the original owner of RKO Studios). Second, was Roy Rogers oldest daughter. (I can't remember either of their names) They were much older then us!!!....very nice people though.
4. I was a hairdresser for 20 years
5. I hate putting on makeup and doing my hair everyday.
6. I would live in sweats if I could but, make the step up to jeans 3 days a week and dress professionally a couple...LOLOLOLOLO <--I hope my boss doesn't read this!
7. I am ashamed to admit....I am a hick cuz I think I like it.
8. I Don't believe anyone got this far
9. I love to be at home and working in my yard
10. Im going to start a diet tommorrow
PS I can't believe I didn't mention.....I have a picture of me and Candace Olsen at last years Las Vegas Market...man, that was the best info too! (losing it)
I would like to pass this honest scrap on to Ann- Life at Anns Place, Vickie - Room Service 101, My highschool friend Myrna - SMmiller, Cindy Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts. Chari at Happy to design

...Look what my friend Cyn over at Great Plains Living passed on to me! She is the nicest person. She has helped me to put music on my blog, inspired me with motiviational thoughts, and worried me when it was storming in her State. Im so glad you are safe despite the yucky mud! Thankyou so much Cyn. I consider this a great compliment.
So, I guess I need to tell 10 things about myself then pass this Award on to others. hmmmm

1. I am a chronic complainer. But, I am always fair about it and make sure everyone is included when I whine.
2. My energy level is a lot higher in my mind.
3. I start a diet every night before I go to bed and stick to it everday until lunch.
4. If you offered me $.02 for my husband. I would give you change
ps:I have a No Return Policy.
5. I love my job when I'm not there
6. I think blogging is harder then it looks
7. Sometimes, I think I know a lot more then I do
8. 8? 8? 8? tap, tap, 8? Okay, I know this will shock you all....
My house is never clean enough!
9. I have 4 children. 3 sons and a daughter ehhhh, their okay. No, no they really are.
10. I have three incredible little grandsons that are my reason to look forward to weekends and every other thing in regards to living.
11. oh, oh, enought about me. Lets pass this on to some interesting people.....
LIKE: Laura at Tomaries Cabin, Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative hearts Connie at My thoughts and Creations , My great step mom Josie at jsattictreasures.blogspot.com
I got more coming later!

Lets be friends Award

Lu, You're kind remarks mean so much.

Thankyou for thinking of me. You are always uplifting (and helpful)

I go to your blog every day for inspiration.

My advise to anyone needing an uplifting thought or a kind word go visit Laura Lu at Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com

I would like to pass this Award on to some of the nicest ladies you could ever meet.

Ann at http://ann-jamesaskeltonyahoocom.blogspot.com/
and Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts

Laura at Tomariescabin.blogspot.com

Rose at A Santamaker's Journey Grand Occasions

Chari at Happy To Design Lynne at Lynne's Gifts from the Heart Grand Occasions

Sisterhood Award
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomariescabin.blogspot.com and Laura aka Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew....Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much
Love ya ~Athella
Posted by OCDesigner ~Athella at 3:01 PM Labels: Award

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.
Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomarie and Laura aka MissLaura lu. They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew
Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much

Love ya ~Athella