I was thrilled and honored to be one of the bloggers chosen to debut Martha Stewart’s new decorative paint program by Plaid. Paint? by Martha? Made by Plaid? I didn’t have to be asked twice. I couldn’t wait to try out Martha’s paints that are formulated to work on multiple surfaces – wood, fabric, glass, […]
No-Sew Glittered Burlap Runner
File this post under “The Lazy Gal’s Guide to Decorating”. It’s another book I’m working on. I mean, besides “101 Ways to Paint Leaves & Vines”. I’m assuming if the title “No-Sew” peaked your interest that you’re not a seamstress. If you are, or even if you sew a little bit, I highly recommend you […]
Painted Silk Wall Hanging
I painted this wall hanging for my mom last year for her birthday, way before I even thought about blogging or taking step-by-step pictures. Now, I must confess . . . I’m not a great seamstress. I used to be. I was, really! But I followed patterns – precisely, ironed like a fiend, used tons […]
Painted Table Linens . . . and Martha
I like Martha. I do. I’m not a huge fan, but I like most of her stuff. It’s just that, back in the day, her stuff used to drive me nuts. Back in the day, when I worked in a craft store, customers would come in and want precisely the products that Martha had used […]