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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Everyone told me not to paint my oak doors but I did it anyway – I love it but trolls rage and say it was better before
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIY enthusiast has revealed that everyone warned her against painting her oak doors black, but she did it anyway. And now, Rebecca Forrey, a stay-at-home mum-of-three who is on a mission to give her home a mega makeover, has no regrets over her latest DIY overhaul. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A DIY fan has revealed that despite everyone warning her against painting her oak doors black, she did it anyway Credit: TikTok/@rebeccaforrey 2 But now, Rebecca Forrey has left people totally divided with her latest DIY project Credit: TikTok/@rebeccaforrey But having said that, Rebecca's black doors have left people totally divided - and while some suggest it will 'date' her property, others think it looks 'so classy'. Posting on social media, the brunette beauty gave her followers a close-up look at her oak doors, which she bought from Wickes. Alongside the clip, she revealed a comment she had heard one too many times, as she penned: 'Do NOT paint those oak doors black.' Clearly unbothered by the advice, moments later viewers saw Rebecca holding a paint brush. The content creator then mimed along to a viral audio that said: 'I'm not gon' do it girl, I was just thinking about it. I'm not gon' do it…I did it.' Seconds later, she proudly showed off her new black living room door and beamed: 'No regrets.' Rebecca confirmed that she didn't prime the door before painting and used Frenchic Furniture Pant in the shade Black Jack, from the Lazy Range. We think Rebecca's black door looks fabulous and matches the trendy decor of her beautiful home. But the TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @rebeccaforrey, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as at the time of writing it had quickly racked up 279,700 views in just 24 hours. Not only this, but it had also amassed 10,100 likes and 162 comments. I'm doing up my council house but have only just discovered the £5 B&Q hack that'll save you a tonne of cash when redecorating DIY enthusiasts were split by the black doors and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts. One user beamed: 'The black is SO CHIC.' Eight Easy DIY Tips & Tricks The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters: DIY expert's lazy painting hack will make decorating your home much easier Save time and money with this easy DIY tiling hack to transform a room in under an hour Avoid these five mistakes in your next DIY project Transform your kitchen with this renter-friendly DIY hack Noisy neighbours? Here's how to soundproof a room DIY expert shared her favourite strategy for painting around glass without tape If you want to give your kitchen a fresh look, here's how to paint your kitchen cabinets Five tricks to spruce up every room in your home for less than £5 A second chimed in: 'Black looks soooo much better! So classy.' Whilst someone else gushed: 'Gorgeous!!! It looks so expensive!' Looking forward to five years' time when everyone is sanding their doors back to the natural finish TikTok user But at the same time, not everyone was as complimentary, as one DIY enthusiast slammed: 'Oak is much better.' Another added: '[It] will date quickly, whereas the oak remains timeless in my opinion.' And a third commented: 'Looking forward to five years' time when everyone is sanding their doors back to the natural finish.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander predicted Black Jack Randall's death back in key scene you may have missed
Outlander saw Black Jack meet a brutal end Outlander enthusiasts might have overlooked a subtle hint that alluded to the demise of Captain 'Black Jack' Randall (portrayed by Tobias Menzies) within the series, reports the Scottish Daily Express. During the second season, the nefarious redcoat has a humiliating encounter with King Louis XV (played by Lionel Lingelser) in the gardens at Versailles. In an uncomfortable moment, the king compels Black Jack to kneel and implore for his brother Alex Randall's (Laurence Dobiesz) release from his obligations to the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow) owing to illness. Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) witness the episode, finding some satisfaction as Black Jack faces a rare form of powerlessness. Delivering a loaded remark, King Louis XV notes: "The king admires your uniform, Captain. So seldom seen at this court. Such bold clouds as befit the brave soldiers of your sovereign." He adds poignantly, "A pity that your countrymen are usually too busy slaughtering each other to exchange such pleasantries." To which Black Jack retorts: "Speaking as a soldier, of many years, Your Majesty, I must say that I find war preferable to politics. At least in war, you know your enemies." Continuing the foreshadowing dialogue, the monarch remarks: "The king finds some truth in what you say. "However we hope your affection for carnage does not ultimately prove fatal for you." And as the audience is well aware, Black Jack meets his end on the Culloden battlefield at the hands of Jamie in their final confrontation. The demise of Black Jack was a fitting conclusion to a life marked by violence and a penchant for sadism. Despite being unaware of Black Jack's brutal nature, it seems the royal accurately perceived him, with King Louis' words ominously foreshadowing the wicked Captain's downfall. The scene in question also depicted a significant shift in power between Black Jack and the Frasers, who were present at the French court as representatives of Scotland. On the other hand, Black Jack was an English officer and encountered subtle hostility from the locals due to Britain's ongoing war with France elsewhere in Europe. Black Jack was very much a stranger in France, which meant he had to significantly moderate his behaviour compared to his previous actions in Scotland where he held power.
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander bosses share surprising insight into Black Jack Randall 'humiliation' scene with Jamie Fraser
Outlander's cruellest villain saw the tables turned on him Outlander fans may be surprised to learn the reason why Captain 'Black Jack' Randall (played by Tobias Menzies) was hugely humiliated when he met King Louis XV (Lionel Lingelser) in Versailles. The scene in question saw the evil Redcoat on the back foot during an encounter with the French monarch, Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe). After making a comment to Claire about how serendipitous it was to have encountered the Frasers in Paris not long after brutally torturing and raping Jamie, he was very much humbled, reports the Express. King Louis XV witnessed the tense moment between Claire and Black Jack as she warned the soldier to let go of her arm, before the royal and his fellow courtiers intervened. Black Jack was mocked for his poor French pronunciation while Claire was complimented on her impeccable language skills. Then Black Jack was forced to his knees and beg a favour of the king on behalf of his brother Alex Randall (Laurence Dobiesz), who was in the employ of the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow). Black Jack wanted Alex's position reconsidered given his ailing health with the Randall sibling not long for this world. On the orders of the monarch, the captain did kneel with Louis laughing in his face and declaring: 'You English are so literal.' Black Jack was silently fuming but unable to retaliate given his position. Previously addressing the scene on the show's official podcast, Outlander's executive producer Ronald D. Moore broke down the screen, which saw the power dynamic between Black Jack and the Frasers shifting. Moore said: 'I came up with this idea of King Louis coming over, and Jack sort of having to talk to Jamie through Louis and Louis sort of forcing Jack to his knees and f***ing with him because he's a British officer at the French court. 'I like that and essentially France and Britain, yes, they are fighting a war somewhere else in Europe at this time in Austria or something. 'But it's not a total war that we think about. There's still this odd, to our mindsets, odd 18th century idea of warfare where these countries would be at war with each other but they would still sort of be polite to each other in other contexts. Moore compared this quiet but fierce animosity to the Cold War, where the USA and the USSR were fighting in hot spots like Vietnam and Korea but continued with general civilities to each other on their home turf. 'So the idea of a British officer showing up in Versailles was not completely out of the question and I like the idea that when a British officer showed up at Versailles Louis would start to screw with them, to f*** with them. 'Once he picked up the idea that Claire and Jamie did not like Jack Randall, that he would try to find some way to humiliate him,' Moore said.
Chicago Tribune
09-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Down to Business: Naper Nuts & Sweets marking its 24th year in downtown Naperville under current owner
Business: Naper Nuts & Sweets Address: 10 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville Phone/website: 630-355-5330; Owner: Dominique Martucci, 60, of Naperville Years in business: 24 What does your business do? 'I have one retail shop and I do wholesale. It's about 65% retail, 35% wholesale,' Martucci said. 'It's three things: candy, caramel corn and gummies. The trifecta that makes the candy shop successful.' Wholesale? 'For the last 20 years I've been building the branding of Naper Nuts & Sweets. (We are) in Grand Geneva Resort, all the Marcus Corp. hotels. We just got Eagle Ridge in Geneva. We've been in 650 Hobby Lobby stores. We are in Marriott, Hilton, Casey's Foods in Naperville. Fresh Market just contacted me.' Why caramel corn? 'When I bought this, I asked the second owner, Ellie Kulton, what she'd do. She said, 'Make caramel corn.' She navigated me. I created my own recipe. It's the No. 1 thing we sell. It has been the greatest blessing.' What makes your caramel corn different? 'The way we cook it and the ingredients. One of our managers (Viv Marciniak) does this 40 hours a week. She's a huge asset. … The mix is in my pantry.' What's with all the nostalgic candies? 'I've narrowed it to what the customers like. Mary Janes. Bulls-Eyes are No. 1. Satellite wafers, we sell thousands of those each week. Kids love them. … We give dentists so much business. I have my teeth cleaned three times a year because I know better.' What should people know? 'My big passion is the troops. My stepfather served. We ship caramel corn to the troops, it's called Operation Caramel Corn, ever since 9/11. … They send me photos from all over the world.' Why do this? 'Because I got through that first year (of ownership during which) 9/11 hit and that was horrifying to me. … Gratitude. I live by that word.' What do you like about your job? 'I love the sentimental feeling of going back in time. When you see a pack of Black Jack gum and what it makes someone feel like. That's what the candy shop is all about. The customers of Naperville have been so loyal. They've been with me through thick and thin. … It has never felt like a job. It's about the people, whether it's the troops, the customers, the employees.' Any negatives? 'I don't like when prices go up. … The biggest challenge is the cost of commodities (like) the cost of butter. Chocolate is a big one right now.' How many vendors do you work with? 'I probably have 50 vendors. We have little places all over.' What's the background? 'I grew up in Cleveland. Then I was a Texas girl. Went to college there. … (My ex-husband) got transferred (to Chicago). I fell in love with it. It reminded me of Cleveland. … This candy shop opened in 1983. I'm the third owner. I've owned it since May 6, 2001.' Why did you buy it? 'I was going through a tough year. My kids went to Washington Junior High. It was convenient. This was advertised for sale on the cover of the business section of The Naperville Sun. Swear to God. … A girlfriend saw it and said 'Let's do it together.' I didn't think twice. … I bought her out three months later. … I give God all the glory for this candy shape. He's not only blessed me with this candy shop, but with my fiancée, Jeff Moudry. He works here.' What's your favorite candy? 'These chocolate peanut butter cups from a small vendor in Cicero. The peanut butter is homemade.' Any future plans? 'I'm still considering another Naper Nuts & Sweets.' Any favorite stories? 'That comes down to the troops because they are my heroes. When they walk into the candy shop and I meet them face to face, that truly touches me. … We created a red white and blue bag we only ship to the troops.' What's an employee say? 'I like how easygoing it is here, and the fast pace of (making) the popcorn,' Marciniak, 33, of Harvey, said. How did the pandemic impact your business? 'Of the 20 employees I had at the time, two were willing to still work. Jeff, me and the two employees continued to work. We did curbside, Uber Eats, DoorDash, the website, wholesale. We made the best of a bad situation.' What's your advice for someone starting a business? 'Be passionate about what you're doing. That's key to me. … You have to have more capital than you think. You have to find the right location. Ultimately, you have to give the glory to God and pray.'
