This is a ‘rewind’ project while I’m in the midst of a slew of new paintings. Enjoy! You know when you get so used to using the same thing over and over again that you forget what you have? Like in the kitchen – we get into a rut with ingredients, tools, spices. Then you […]
‘Faux’ Painted Niche in Bathroom
This is the last stop on my “Art Gallery” tour. I think. I just may have forgotten a project or two. Which I attribute to being incredibly busy, or the numerous projects I’ve painted in this house. It’s definitely not due to my age. Just so you know. Before I show you how easy it […]
“Art Gallery” Tour – The Wine Room
I’m thinking I could write a book called “101 Ways To Paint Leaves & Vines on Your Walls”. So far in this house alone I’ve painted leaves and vines – in the foyer in the master bedroom in the master bathroom in the master vanity in the dining room in the kitchen and, if you […]
The “Art Gallery” Tour continues –The Kitchen
I’ll admit, I don’t look like the typical contractor. Paint or otherwise. So when the occasion arises for me to work on a job site full of other contractors – of the male variety – I’m generally met with less than enthusiastic respect. Such was the case when I went to the then ‘job site’ […]
My “Art Gallery” House Tour
I’ve never had the opportunity to paint in a Designer Showhouse. My paintings have never hung in an art gallery {shudder}. The closest thing to either is this house where I just painted the master bedroom ceiling and master bath. The owners of this home have truly been my patron ‘angels’. They believed in my […]
Tuscan Hillside Mural in Powder Room
If you’re gonna paint a mural in a powder room or guest bath I have one cautionary warning: You must be something of an acrobat. Or fairly limber. Or both. I, my friends, am neither. So a couple weeks ago when I was painting the tray ceiling in the master bedroom and stopped in this […]
Paint A Trellis Without A Stencil
Crafters and DIYers love stencils. I totally get that and I understand why. They’re easy to use. They give good results. Stencils give you a ton of decorative options. I tried to love them. Lord knows, I tried. One of my first stenciling attempts was when I was working at a craft store. Part of […]
Transforming a Bathroom with Paint
I totally understand that wall murals aren’t for everyone. I do. But I think one of the reasons more people don’t add decorative paint touches to their walls is because they think it’ll overwhelm the room. It doesn’t have to, though. Just some simple painted elements here and there can transform a plain white box […]