Paint comes in so many colors that it can be hard to pick the right one. Eliminate the confusion with these simple tips for choosing paint colors. Choose The Perfect Paint Color Why is choosing paint colors always so hard? … Read More
Deciding on a paint color can be a daunting task. Using room color psychology to learn the room color meanings can help you narrow the choices, and make your room feel exactly like you want it to. Room Color Psychology … Read More
During my recent media room makeover, I wanted to recreate the look of the gold dot wallpaper I saw on the cover of the “House Beautiful” November 2017 issue. The pattern has double horizontal rows of square dots evenly spaced … Read More
If you love the Scalamandre zebras but would like a less expensive option, try out this easy DIY zebra wallpaper tutorial that can be done in a day. As some of you may remember…when I was making over my master … Read More
Instead of paying for expensive wallpaper, learn how to make your own with these easy step-by-step instructions on how to paint DIY Chinoiserie wallpaper. I love the look of expensive wallpaper but don’t have the budget for it, which means … Read More
It’s the start of a new year and that means the new paint color trends are a hot topic. Now, if you know me, you know that I don’t believe in decorating by trends. To have a home that you love, you … Read More
If you have been reading my recent posts, you know that I recently threw a Mad Hatter anniversary party for some friends of mine…and these kinds of parties aren’t all that unusual at my house. Which is why when I … Read More
Lately I have been doing a lot of projects that involve spray painting. Mostly because it is easier to get paint into all of the small crevices when you spray it…and it dries so quickly that your projects get finished much faster. … Read More
Walls take up a lot of the visual space in most rooms. So why not do something more interesting with them than painting them all one color? There are lots of ways that you can add color and pattern to … Read More
This ombre watercolor technique combines colorful paint with clear glaze over a pastel base to create stripes. It has a watercolor-like effect since the stripes do not have definite edges…which also make this technique much easier to paint than regular stripes! … Read More
I have had many requests for the instructions on how to paint a gingham ceiling like the one that I did in my master bedroom and bathroom. This gingham pattern adds interest to the ceiling and looks so much like fabric … Read More
If you have watched any decorating shows, you will have often seen that they refurbish old kitchen cupboards by painting the doors. It always seems like such a quick, easy, and inexpensive makeover on television. In my experience it is … Read More