In addition to my Mother's Day post on Monday, here's my personal tribute to my mother -- a new floral painting that she doesn't even know about -- a Camellia from her garden (see photo below). It's now a new Casart reusable wallcovering design and will be up on our website soon, if not already.In my search for the variety, I think it may be Cherries Jubilee -- Continue Reading
Cool Spring Color Combination
Turquoise, lime green and chocolate make a great color palette and a cool spring color combination. With the right fabrics, wall coverings, furniture and accents anyone can pull a room together with little effort. Check out my styleboard below.The wall covering is our Faux Padded harlequin removable wallpaper in lime, pillow fabrics from Amy Butler, seating Continue Reading
Where Did It Come From?
I don't know where did it come from but I often ask myself from where did my children get their creative bent. Certainly not from me!My husband's sister was an artist and so was his cousin. I've seen paintings done by his mother as a "genteel young lady" which show considerable promise with training. And I can't help but recall (for it was often told) the story Continue Reading
The lion, the hog and courage
Now I know you are wondering, “What does a lion the hog and courage have to do with wallcovering?” Let me explain.I received the Harley-Davidson Annual Report (don’t worry, this grandmother doesn’t ride a Hog but I know a good stock when I see one!) and saw this statement on the cover. “Courage. You can call it character. You can call it determination. Or you Continue Reading
Wallcovering and Paint – Contrast or Compliment for Coexistence
Should wallcovering and paint contrast or should they complement for coexistence? This has been a dilemma faced by designers and homeowners, alike, for ages. There's a very informative article by Brian Coleman in this year's January/February issue of Old House Interiors, titled Wallpaper and Paint- how the twain shall meet. Although most of the illustrations shown Continue Reading
