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Gold Leafing and Antiquing a Fireplace Mantle

When I finally convinced my husband that we needed a kitchen renovation, I figured that if I got him that far…let me see if I can also get another room added on – a great room, off the kitchen.  Amazingly … Continue reading

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Changing Our Great Room Fireplace Mantel: Day Two

antique photo in a bottle

For Mother’s and Father’s Days, I made the great room mantel more personal…reflecting the people in our family.  Purposely, I displayed photos of mothers with daughters especially for Mother’s Day. I brought out a cherished picture of my mom that … Continue reading

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A Fall Mantle: Decorated in Silver, Gold, Pale Blue and Off White

I wanted to do something a little different than I normally would do, decorating-wise.  In my great room, I usually use rich, saturated colors but I wanted to try a color scheme I never use – blue, silver and gold.  … Continue reading

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A Sneak Peek of My Fall Mantle – It’s Almost Finished

It took me the longest time to decorate my mantle for fall.  I think it’s because I just loved my Summer Mantle so much.  I hated to put away all the birds, artwork and accessories – but change is good … Continue reading

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Welcoming in Summer! Transforming a Mantle to Celebrate the Season

Although we had a wonderfully snow-free winter (almost, except for the freaky Halloween and one other little storm), I always look forward to the warm weather, swimming, barbequing, sailing and just enjoying going outside without a coat!  I’ve already been … Continue reading

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A Blog Reader’s Wrought Iron Staircase Dream Come True

closeup of wrought iron flower with gold paint

I just love it when readers of my blog call or email me to help them create a dream they have in their head for their home.  One reader (actually a husband and wife) emailed me a few months ago … Continue reading

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COLOR ROUNDUP: USING ORANGE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

It’s almost December and soon the warm and lovely colors of Fall will give way to the reds, greens, golds, silvers and whites of the Holiday Season.  So today I wanted to pay homage to orange, burnt orange and russet … Continue reading

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My Great Room and Mantel: One Room Three Ways, Day 1

gilded and antiqued mantle and onlays on a fireplace mantle

I am participating in a special link party where we have to show a room decorated in three ways.  Here’s my “first” version. When my husband and I embarked on a major home renovation several years ago, I decided that … Continue reading

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Favorite Projects and Blog Posts from the Past Year

Hello everyone!  I hope that you are all enjoying your holidays and some much needed time off.  I thought I would have some down time – but, as usual, a few clients need my help before the New Year.  I … Continue reading

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Tutorials

A Listing of Tutorials and How To’s: Just Click on the Titles Below! HOW TO IMPROVE KITCHEN CABINETS THAT HAVE SOFFITS HOW TO GILD and ANTIQUE a FIREPLACE MANTLE HOW TO CREATE a STRIED METALLIC WALL FINISH and ANTIQUED BEADBOARD HOW TO … Continue reading

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