Monthly Archives: September 2012

Learning to Take Better Blog Pics: New Shots from a New Lens

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Linda

I am far from taking the best blog pictures in the world, but I had to post this.  I just got (thank you very much Universe…and my daughters, Krista and Jessica – and my husband, Richard) for giving me a … Continue reading →

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A Farewell to Summer Post

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Linda

Summer is over and I am a little sad but I’ll fondly look back at all the wonderful things that this season brought.  My daughter moving back here from California – after “too long” an absence. Getting to know my … Continue reading →

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Easy Ways to Gild and Use Metallics on Moldings and Furniture

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Linda

I may be impetuous most of the time but there’s one thing that I do that involves some level of organizing and planning – I make samples before going all out on a color or technique for a wall, molding … Continue reading →

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Using Metallic Foils: For Artwork and Embellishing Other Surfaces

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Linda

I was in Marshall’s the other day shopping for a client in NYC.  I was staging his huge apartment that needed a lot of work.  I was buying some soaps and other toiletry items for his barren bathrooms (he has … Continue reading →

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Painting and Antiquing a Unique Coffee Table

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Linda

I have always yearned for great studio space – but forever and a day I had to deal with little scraps of space to do my finishing and artwork.  First I had a basement (dreary and light starved), then my … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Flower and A Dahlia Show

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Linda
purple Dahlia

I remember the first time I ever really recognized a dahlia. I was a latecomer to the love of dahlias, but once I recognized its beauty, power and might – I was a lover through and through. Although I am … Continue reading →

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How to Create an Heirloom: Easy Way to Add Years to New Furniture

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Linda
"Swedish clock" "Mora clock" "Gustavian clock" "antiquing" "gold leafing" "gilding" "DIY"

Sometimes you buy a piece of furniture that you love but when you get it home it just doesn’t seem to “go” with your home.  This happens to me every now and again – unless I’m buying an antique.  I find that … Continue reading →

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