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
Innovative Interior Products for 2011 Inspirations
I found the following list of innovative interior products for 2011 pretty inspirational for designs. Although it could be a lot longer, this gives a pretty interesting sampling from a variety of shelter magazines. 1. Made by Artists The first inspirations come directly from the mouths of interior designers, from the December 2010 - January 2011 issue of House Continue Reading
Bamboo and other Exotic Wood Examples
While enjoying this Presidents Day, I'm thinking of an exotic bamboo wood finish that caught my attention after my last post on Zebrawood. It happens to be Crate & Barrel's new line of Bamboo Bath Accessories.In fact, they have quite an assortment of Bamboo items.This wood finish reminds me a lot of Zebrawood with it's striation but it is more blonde in Continue Reading
