SUN CITY PEACHTREE'S 2012 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES

WHEW!!!!  IT'S OVER!!

Both MC and I are exhausted and relieved.  The Tour was a huge success and the proceeds were over the top!  We had half the  homes than the previous year BUT we were still able to raise over $1000.  I am so proud of all our gracious Homeowners,  Crafters,  Vendors and the volunteers....They did an outstanding job in making this a success!

The weekend began with a "Dress Rehearsal" of the 6 Homes.  Everyone involved toured the homes Saturday morning.  This was the only way the Homeowners,  Craft People,  Vendors and  the volunteers could have a chance to see the homes!

Saturday afternoon, MC and I helped those involved with the Gift House set up their tables.  We had hoped to have held the Gift House in an Inventory home, but our Very Good Sales Associates sold all of them!!!  So,  we had it at the Sales Center.  It was amazing..... two huge rooms overflowing with goodies!!!

I am excited in sharing with you some of the highlights of the weekend!!!



 


The special feature.....they converted a bedroom into one fantastic closet!!!!

 The garlands on the pendant lighting ......so clever!

 A Santa collection to die for!!!  These are only a few!!!

 Now, have you ever seen a laundry room with "Gift Wrapped" cabinets....Love it!!

 

  Now, this is whimsy

HOUSE #5

The tree has ornaments from her childhood including beautiful family treasures.

Treasures and collections from all over the world

This home has a full finished basement designed for their Grandchildren!

 One room has cabinets filled with dolls, toys for all ages,  and costumes for "dress-up" parties!

AND

BACK AT THE GIFT HOUSE..

SHOPPING AND MORE SHOPPING!!

Yes, that's me with our own Special Elf!!..No, this is not MC

(take a look at that top I'm wearing...made by one of our residents from a hooded sweat shirt!

I grabbed that baby very quickly!!

THE BUCKET LIST HOUSE

Hope you enjoyed The Tour!

Patty

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ACTIVE SENIORS!

I think most of you know that MC and I live in  DelWebb's Sun City Peachtree,  south of Atlanta. A few years ago, the Sales Center needed someone to decorate the Sales Office---- pronto.  They called on me and with a lot of help from MC and the Sales Associates we accomplished the job!

Well it happened again!  I got the phone call  asking for HELP.  This time I recruited my dear frineds in our little neighborhood, Dolcetto!

At 11:00 this morning we  went to work.  It's amazing what can be done, not knowing what you're doing.  We walked into a room filled with boxes,   and quickly divided and conquered.  Came up with a "theme" and we were off and running.  The decorations were left over from five years ago when the 12 models were decorated for the Holidays.  We were able to collect enough in a color that fit the colors of the space!

 

 Could not have been able to do it without the help of the MEN!!  

MC had meetings all day and wasn't able to help!

BUT

BRUCE

PETER 

AND 

JOHN 

Saved the day!!!

 Joan and Elaine were more than willing to help and have their picture taken!!!

 THE DOLCETTO "ELVES"

Kelly, Yours Truly, Joan, Elaine Candy, Deb and Peter and Bruce

John, cleverly insisted on  taking the picture..he's camera shy.  He didn't know we captured a picture of him "working"

In an hour and a half the Sales Center looked like a Winter Wonderland.

Tomorrow the Holiday Tour of Homes at Sun City Peachtree starts off with a Dress Rehearsal of the Homes at 11:00 am.  This will give all our homeowners, craft people, and helpers an opportunity to see the homes.  In addition to 6 Homes we have a number of very talented residents selling their "wares" at the Sales Center.

Tomorrow night our Golf Club is having a Dinner Dance, which I am really looking forward to.  Yes, MC dances!!!

Then Sunday at 1:30 the 2012 Sun City Holiday Tour of Homes begins,.....

I will share lots of pictures next week.

 After the Tour, the Golf Club is holding a Cocktail Party .......a great way to sit, relax and enjoy conversations with all our friends!!!

See you all next week....

Patty

Annie, MC and I Have Performed Magic!

Well everyone......it's unbelievable, but between Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, MC and Yours Truly we were able to  transform  the entire feel of our Master Bath!!!

Before

MC SETTING UP!

AND THE WORK BEGINS..................

 PAINTING DONE!!!


WE DECIDED TO MIX THE WAXES.   THREE CLEAR TO ONE DARK

It was decided that I would do the wax portion of the project.  We do share the load every now and then.

 After "Playing" with the wax on the door fronts .....we quickly learned that the combination idea would not work.  Not consistent!   No two doors were the same!  I was able to "erase" most of the dark appearance using the clear  (a hint on Annie's instructions)   .....with a lot of elbow grease.  The entire product is so flexible. It's possible to change or correct the look as you go along!

The end result, after erasing, was perfect.  We left the "frame" sections with just the clear wax. Again a custom look.

When we finished it was SO APPARENT that the mirror's  gold frame HAD to match!!!!

Yesterday, MC painted it and I added the clear wax last night!!!

  The pictures really don't show how BEAUTIFUL THEY LOOK!!!!!

Thanks to Pam who writes Simple Details.....HERE  .....the Post titled Hutch Color !
This was our inspiration.

The magic product:
Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint

HERE

MC has already started the first coat of paint to the kitchen.  We are doing it in sections.  It will be a much longer process than the bath.  Will keep all of you posted as we go along this fun road!

We keep busy here ...at our Active Senior Community!!!!

OH...My Dear friend, Lisa Mende is running a great Giveaway......Go to her site ASAP and enter for some fantastic kitchen remodeling products..... to WIN!!!
HERE

Patty