What's new this week @ à la mode

The first in a series of "good fortune" switchplates, these trompe l'oeil plates appear to be a cork board with a small fortune tacked to it. What a great way to remind yourself to think positively throughout the day. Currently only available on my website. As a fan of roller skating and roller derby in the late '70s, I couldn't resist making this switchplate. I spent hours at USA Roller Rink, grooving to disco music. My skates had pom poms on them and I thought I was the coolest skater ever...fond, albeit embarrassing, memories. You can also buy this in my Etsy shop (first class shipping).

I'm so excited about my new wallets. I carry one myself and love it. I've incorporated the seatbelts into the card holders and zippered coin pocket - which I love because it's long and shallow making it easy to grab my change. These wallets hold a lot but aren't bulky!

This particular wallet is made from manufacturer remnant neoprene. The red "bitch" fabric makes it a bit sassy. I like to interpret the meaning as "excessive complaining" which I hate (I didn't say I don't do it, I just hate it).

I always consider it a good work week when I'm able to create something (anything) new.

Switchplate BOGO FREE sale

This weekend I'm having a buy one get one free switchplate sale. Buy any switchplate and get one ($10.00 value) FREE. You can even request a matching plate OR outlet cover.

Visit my Etsy shop, alamodestuff, for details!

DIY - How to decoupage a light switchplate

Here's my first do-it-yourself video. Yep, I'm giving away some of my own secrets. This is a fun and simple project that you can do with your kids. Have fun with it! Use the plates already on your walls. I would love to see your creations when you are finished!

Friday's Desktop Diary - new accounts

Today I will be shipping to two new online accounts:

Habitatter.com, a site that features light switch covers in all mediums - metal, ceramic, decoupage, and more. This site began when owners, Greg and Cindy, updated their own kitchen. When they looked online for decorating accessories, they were disappointed with sites that were not user friendly and lacked information they sought. With their backgrounds in architecture, e-commerce, and information retrieval they decided to start their own site...www.habitatter.com was born.

I Slept Great!, a site that brings doctors and patients together to have in depth conversations specific to sleep. On this site, patients will find information on various conditions, resources, articles, and ways to track and journal their sleep. My switch plates will be a part of their online shop.

I'm so pleased to be adding these sites to my customer base!

Customize it!

Finally...custom switch plates can be ordered directly from my website! Eight of my most popular styles are currently available. There will be more styles and options to come, so be sure to check back. They make great personal gifts, particularly for kids rooms and nurseries.

As always, if you see something you'd like but I don't have it on my site, please email me.