Mural projects sometimes spark our creativity for a piece of fine art like this contemporary landscape painting. It is acrylic on canvas. Let's take a closer look. Landscape art is a classic style full of natural scenery like trees, streams, mountains, valleys and sometimes birds or animals. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Party Ideas That Celebrate Summer!
As spring turns into summer I look for ways to celebrate with an outdoor party. Now, we're usually outside long before Memorial Day, but that certainly is the big kick off to summer. Let's celebrate! We're at a weird time right now for parties. Many states have started to reopen after the … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #24 | Orange Chamomile Blondies
Whether you feel the need to relax or calm stressed nerves, food can be the best medicine. Try these Orange Chamomile Blondies with calming chamomile, refreshing orange, antioxidant chocolate chips, and healthy chickpeas. Wait...What? Chickpeas?! Yes. Trust me. The unusual ingredient list … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #14 | Accent Walls, Murals and Open Floorplans
Design solutions for the open concept floorplan. Draw guests into the dining room with a botanical mural as an accent wall. Wonderful airy spaces are so delightful. But they have their design challenges. Sometimes an open concept floorplan leaves a room feeling ungrounded. There are several … [Read more...]
Live At 1:00 #22 | The Fine Art Of Painted Furniture
The fine art of painted furniture is in demand, now more than ever. Designers use painted furniture as a tool to bring personality to a space to create the one of a kind style their clients are searching for. In case you missed it, Architectural Digest posted a very cool article, The Fine Art … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #21 | Chinoiserie Furniture
Take a simple piece of furniture and elevate it with the classic Chinoiserie motif. Today we're jumping in to our portfolio of painted furniture. Historic Finishes Chinoiserie is an historic method of painting Chinese style designs on Western furniture. It was particularly popular in the … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #20 | Gold Leaf Demo
Adding a little gold leaf to your painted furniture does so much. A little flair, some sparkle, a surprise, calling out a detail. Barbara and I talk about gold leaf, how it works, where to use it and tips for color. Gold Leaf On Furniture Adding gold leaf to furniture is a lovely touch to … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #19 | Blackberry Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo
We're celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a delicious twist on a margarita! Today we're making Blackberry Margaritas that are beautiful, tasty, and full of antioxidants! Details That Matter Make sure to use fresh ingredients. Blackberries are a superfood, full of fiber and antioxidants that your … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #18 | Industrial Style Painted Furniture
Looking for that industrial vibe in your interior design? Metal finishes come in a variety of colors that bring that modern feeling. Jump right in with painted furniture. We're inspired by May the 4th and Star Wars, so we opened our portfolio to metal finishes to inspire your next interior design … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 #17 | Hallway Design Solutions
The master suite had a wonderful private hall to walk through before entering the bedroom. But hallway design can be a challenge. The solution was to surround the walls with art. To keep the style light and simple we painted the walls with a mural of beautiful botanicals. So the project … [Read more...]