Joy of Art in Flip

Photographer Ed Crisostomo captured the joy essence of mural artist Kim Schaffer in this photo.


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More about Flip That House with Fishers

(I was told the show will be on at 9:30 tonight.- Jeanette)

It's Time to Get the Fireplace Ready

Turn your ordinary fireplace into an outstanding home feature in time for the holidays.




Evan Dahlke, professional faux finisher and fine carpenter, resurfaced the fireplace in our Faux Flip as seen on Flip That House.


Former Fisher home in Florida



Kim Schaffer, expert decorative mural artist, also knows faux finishes for fireplaces.

Check out my Slide Show!

Update Your Walls with Ragging

Adding a faux finish can add drama and interest to any wall in any room, and ragging is a technique you can easily use to transform the look of a room. Ragging lends a textured effect to a wall while still allowing your chosen background color to show through.

First you'll want to choose your colors. There are no hard-and-fast rules here. You can choose colors that are relatively close on the color wheel or you can choose any combination of colors that you think will be pleasing to you and will create the effect you're hoping to achieve. The more radical the color difference, the more bold your ragging statement will be.

Once you've finishing painting your wall with your base coat, let it dry completely. This will generally take about twenty-four hours, but once it's dry, you're ready to begin ragging the top coat.

Wearing a pair of rubber gloves to keep your hands from getting coated, start by dipping your lint-free rag into your top coat, which will be composed of a four-to-one mixture of glaze and the color of your choice. As you work, don't forget to stir the glaze/paint mixture occasionally, because it will have a tendency to separate as time goes by.

Squeeze out the excess paint and then open your rag completely to evenly distribute the mixture before loosely crumpling it again. Start at the top corner of the wall and press your rag down gently. Work in an area of about one square yard before moving on. As you move along, uncrumple your rag from time to time to vary the pattern. Remember, this is a unique work of art you're creating. You don't want it to look like wallpaper.

After you've recrumpled the rag several times, repeat the process of dipping, opening and recrumpling your rag, and dabbing paint onto the wall until you've finished the entire surface. If you're doing several walls, you'll get the best results if you work on opposite walls first. Take a few steps back from time to time to check the uniformity of your ragging texture.

For a crisper texture, you can use a polyester rag instead of a cotton one. Plastic grocery bags also give a rougher texture. Regardless of which type of rag you choose, the key to a great-looking wall is to take your time and strive to achieve a random, yet uniform texture across the entire surface. It's not an expensive remodeling technique and it will take time to do, but with patience, you can dramatically change the look of a room by giving it a unique texture--one that you can proudly tell your guests you created yourself!

For professional decorative wall finishes, take a look at the Faux Artists who worked on the Habitat for Humanity project on Flip That House

Copyright © 2007 Jeanette Fisher

FENG SHUI & GREEN DESIGN

Best Show of the Year

International Conscious Design Conference & Expo
September 27 -28-29-30 2007 -Sheraton Hotel - Parsippany New Jersey

Join us to learn about creating beautiful, empowering and healthy space!
This event will feature the latest in : Green Design, Feng Shui, Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Living, Garden & Landscape, City *& Neighborhood Planning, Healthy Homes-Schools-Medical facilities and Commercial Space, Real Estate, and lots more ! Our vision is to connect with people from around the world that are interested in creating beautiful, healthy, empowering homes, schools and offices.

The 2007 International Conscious Design Conference & Expo will be held from September 28 - 30th at the beautiful Parsippany Sheraton, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany, NJ. The Sheraton offers discounted conference rates, beautiful ambiance, delicious food, and we are very proud to say that the Sheraton has been a leader in incorporating green renovations and energy efficiency. The hotel features a fuel cell, full recycling program, and incorporates energy strategies at every opportunity, rated in the top ten by Energuard.



Celebrity Spotlight : Meet Dan Schachner, host of the hit show Curb Appeal broadcast on the Home and Garden Television (HGTV) network. On Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Dan will be on hand to sign autographs, answer questions and say hello.

Learn Clay Wall Techniques from Anita Turner of New Mexico. Anita uses American Clay, a natural green clay to create beautiful walls: Clay walls have been called “living walls”.

Curious about a Straw Bale House? Come and see for yourself, as expert Ron Horning has
created a special exhibit for you, and will explain the fantastic benefits to building with strawbale.

The fantastic Labyrinth Walk will take place on Saturday evening for conference attendees.
Joachim Becker of the NJ Labyrinth project will guide you through this ancient walk.

Learn how the American Institute of Architects and the ASID are bringing green and healing design into mainstream America. Mark Biedron, Founder of the Willow School in Bedminster will discuss the benefits of building healthy schools. Alex Stark, renowned fengshui designer will talk about healthy design for the health care industry.

Learn about Real estate from the Real Estate Queen: Holly Ziegler Holly has written top selling books on the feng shui secrets to successful real estate sales. If you love real estate and HGTV home and garden shows, remember to stop by and meet Dan Schachner of Curb Appeal on Satuday.

And so much more: World experts, fantastic exhibitors, an unforgettable experience.

Special Focus Day – Thursday Sept 27 1:30-4:30 -Focus day features 6 fabulous teachers in a pre-conference workshop intensive format. These classes cost $99.00 : Color Alchemy, Empowerment in the Office, Sacred Architecture, Sound Healing, Feng Shui Basics, and the Healthy House.

Conference Highlights -World Renowned Speakers

* Trade Show - Over 100 Vendors
* Lectures- Workshops- Classes
* Book signings
* Meet the Manufacturers – Forum Presentation Room
* Green/Fengshui Designers and Architects
* Healing Garden - Massage & Stress Relief
* Professional Organizations making a difference
* Door Prizes and Gifts
* Labyrinth
* Delicious Medieval Benefit Dinner at the Castle - for Habitat for Humanity
* Hands on Exhibits – Art – Furniture Arrangement – Interactive Displays

Organizations and Partners
AIA – American Institute of Architects NS - Conscious Design Magazine - IFSG- International Feng Shui Guild - Morris Habitat for Humanity -ASID – Interior Design -IBE- International Institute of Bau-Biologie & Ecology -Community Green -Holistic Moms Network -Emy Louie Radio Show - Ridge & Valley Alliance –Institute for Sustainable Enterprise –Fairleigh Dickinson, and more.

Scheduled topics include Green Design guidelines and case studies, Bau-Biologie, City Planning, Feng Shui from beginning through advanced, Real Estate Tips, Color, Shape & Sound, Sacred Geometry, Clutter Clearing, Healthy Schools, Health Facility Design, Interior Design for both professionals and the public, Sustainable Building and Architecture.

Registration is easy : Call us, Fax in a registration form or Register online at www.ConsciousDesignExpo.com

Phone 888-459-1020
Thank you for joining us in this healthy home event.