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! SHOP DISHES We're at a weird time right now for parties. Many states have started to … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #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 … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #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. https://youtu.be/vKRu1Tl7Gek Contact Us Wonderful airy spaces are so delightful. But they have their design challenges. Sometimes an open concept floorplan leaves a … [Read more...]
Live At 1:00 With BCS #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 with BCS #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. https://youtu.be/fuCjEWbjvfE Contact Us Historic Finishes Chinoiserie is an historic method of painting Chinese style designs on Western … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #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. https://youtu.be/gnlH8aXy6uQ CONTACT US Gold Leaf On Furniture Adding … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #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! https://youtu.be/uGMQ0e_xiPo Details That Matter Make sure to use fresh ingredients. Blackberries are a superfood, full of … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #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 with BCS #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 … [Read more...]
Live at 1:00 with BCS #16 | The 5th Wall
The Whiskey Room is filled with richly colored rugs, velvet upholstered furniture, and warm wood paneled walls. Don't forget about the ceiling! Leaving the 5th wall in flat white would make the interior design feel incomplete. It's the perfect place for a … [Read more...]