Category Archives: Decorative Finishes

This category will encompass the world of faux effects – glazing, stenciling, Venetian Plaster, Tuscan textures, gilding – plus furniture finishes like Chalk and Milk Paint…among other great products being used today

Reviving Brown Cabinetry with Paint

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Linda
painted white laundry room cabinets

A Beautiful White Laundry Room…goes from Dark Brown to White   I recently helped a client revamp her Laundry Room. Her dark brown cabinets were getting her down and she needed a change. White cabinetry was the answer – Annie … Continue reading →

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Painting and Decorating Architectural Fragments

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Linda
adding verdi gris coloring to a decorative wooden piece

I was coming back from a decorative painting job out in the Hamptons and I came across this wonderful old antique shop named Lloyds in Eastport, New York. I had passed this store many times before and finally – I … Continue reading →

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Help! I’m Having a Problem Picking Paint Colors

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Linda

NEW FREE E-BOOK ON “DESIGN YOUR HOME WITH COLOR.” Click Here What’s Involved in a Paint Color Consultation?   I have received a few questions about how I go about doing a color consultation for my clients. Instead of answering … Continue reading →

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Why a New Ring Setting is Like Interior Design

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Linda

 A New Engagement Ring Setting is Like Interior Decorating? Yes! A week before Christmas, I received an early present from my husband – a new setting for my engagement ring. I wanted this for such a long time but I always … Continue reading →

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Embossed Plaster Art for a Home Staging Project

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Linda
metallic plaster art with overlay glaze

For a home staging assignment two weeks ago, I had to create some artwork for the property. Yes – I could have used some that I had on hand…but nothing was quite right.  The investors wanted the home to be … Continue reading →

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A Successful Home Staging Project

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Linda
staged master bath in a 3.5 million home

Something I don’t talk about quite so often on the blog is some of my Home Staging work.  I thought I’d show you a project I did a little while back that was very successful.  It was a $3.5 million … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Artist, Mary Hong

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Linda
glass art by Mary Hong

I follow a fellow designer, Cara McBroom, and was really taken by two art pieces in one of her client’s homes.  It was by Mary Hong, an artist working in Florida.  I had to contact her and found we had … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Porch for Fall with an Outdoor Rustic Sign

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Linda
happy autum sign on front porch

So, I came across a wonderful, rustic Welcome sign made by Shayna of The Woodgrain Cottage – such a nice touch to her absolutely beautiful fall porch. I am in the midst of decorating my front porch and felt that something like that … Continue reading →

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Chinese Lantern Pods: An Old Favorite Re-Discovered

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Linda
blue teapot and orange Chinese lantern pods

I love Chinese lanterns! These colorful beauties are a natural for fall décor. They can be dried and used in wreaths and floral arrangements around the home. One of my clients, Dottie, gave me a beautiful bunch of these plants … Continue reading →

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The Custom Blue Chalk Painted and Stenciled Coffee Table

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Linda
closeup of design on custom blue coffee table with stencil design and chalk paint

  I finally finished a coffee table I had been working on for a while. I didn’t want to post it until I figured out how to tame the super shine I was getting from the wax I put on … Continue reading →

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