There are infinite inspirations for artistic creation and sophisticated faux finishes. As an artist and decorative painter, I receive my inspirations from things that often get scraped, redone or overlooked like: peeling paint, metallic sheen, texture, architectural detail, and Nature, just to name a few among many. I am fascinated with trying to replicate that which Continue Reading
This Style Is For You
This style is for you but which one? Traditional? Modern? Country? Eclectic? Glamorous? Casual? Romantic? What's the best style?It's Yours, but don't expect that to remain static as in a vacuum. Our likes and dislikes change along with us as we go through life. Think of your home as an on-going process that can be constantly added to or subtracted from. Continue Reading
Mardi Gras Matches
How excited I was to see these chairs and their Mardi Gras matches.They have great lines and a sophisticated design that can withstand the test of time. Coincidentally, they just happen to be Mardi Gras matches with their colors.Today is Fat Tues, and my mother and sister (business partners), my brother and son along with everyone else are in New Orleans Continue Reading
How Do You Define Slipcover?
How do you define a slipcover? If you look in a dictionary, chances are you'll see a slipcover defined as: a cover that may be slipped off and on; specifically: a removable covering for an article of furniture, a cover for a sofa or chair that you can remove and wash, or a fitted protective or decorative cover that may be slipped off and on a piece of upholstered Continue Reading
Zest for Zebrawood
I'm on several big box company's email lists. I don't always pay attention but their notifications lately about Zebrawood and Bamboo peaked my interest because I have a zest for Zebrawood.The Container Store has great organizational ideas. I used them extensively to get my house organized and now that it is, I don't frequent as much but I pay attention to their Continue Reading
