it was not customized, i am just using the fashion mosaic theme. i was actually doing the right thing in the first place but was including
{if $f_products ne ""}
{/if}
where you pointed out that its just
{include file="customer/main/featured.tpl" f_products=$f_products}
so thanks for that.
but now I have another question if you can help.
click on that knife product at:
http://www.idressforless.com/home.php
at the product page I get a Featured Products right at the bottom, how can I make that dissapear? it comes on every page
thanks for your help