Category Archives: Tutorials

Will feature step-by-step instructions on how to do various decorative painting and decorating projects

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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Birds, Reindeer Moss, Sea Turtle Art, Coral…Sea Fans: A Summery Coastal Mantel

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Linda
Creating a coastal inspired fireplace mantel

I have a habit of changing the decorations on my great room mantel pretty often…but sometimes I am guilty of being lazy and not changing it soon enough. Up until a few days ago my mantel was stacked with bunnies … Continue reading →

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Painting Upholstery: A Tutorial on How to Use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on Fabric

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Linda
old damask loveseat after Annie Sloan Chalk Painting

How to Paint on Fabric to Transform Upholstery I had to give this a try…been reading about it so much on different blogs. I watched Annie Sloan’s YouTube video on the subject, read some other tutorials as well (11 Magnolia … 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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A Winter Mantel and an Online Class in Photography

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Linda
fireplace mantel with candles, books and mirror

Books…Candles…Pinecones…Action! I was so late in taking down my Christmas decorations…and I finally decided that today I was going to de-Christmas my mantel as well. I’m still loving the wintery look, so I used some greenery, pinecones, candles and mercury … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: How to Pick the Right White Wall Color

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Linda

 The Key to Picking the Right White To receive my Free E-Book “Design Your Home With Color” Click Here I get this question all the time…”How do I pick the right white for my room?”  Hey, I’m the color girl … 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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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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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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5 Things to Paint in a Day (or Less!)

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Linda
rocker after Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

  I always need some instant gratification…how about you?  I thought I’d post some easy things to do when you want to update some items you already have in your home. Paint is the quickest, easiest and least expensive ways … Continue reading →

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