We were recently asked to create an aged crumbling concrete wall finish for the 2014 Nashville Parade of Homes at Kings' Chapel. The designers, Kara Blalock and Lauren Blalock (sisters-in-law) had a very clear vision for the home built by Gregg & Rains Builders. The home would have lots of rustic elements like aged barn wood ceilings and a tobacco stick ceiling from the designer's … [Read more...] about Artists in Action at Nashville Parade of Homes
Fall Tablescape Ideas
When I go to a designer home tour I'm always looking for things I can take home and replicate too. Like these beautiful fall tablescapes. … [Read more...] about Fall Tablescape Ideas
Beautiful Fall Tablescapes
I'm always looking for things I can take home and replicate too. Like these beautiful fall tablescapes. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Fall Tablescapes
Built In Bunk Beds- Kid’s Rooms
I'm a sucker for built in bunk beds. I dream of owning a lake house one day with walls of built in bunk beds to accommodate everyone who will visit us in my fictional future. This tour had several really clever built ins. Although not a bunk bed, I thought this little girl's room by Woodridge Homes was adorable. They even had the most adorable corner stage in this bedroom. … [Read more...] about Built In Bunk Beds- Kid’s Rooms
Bathroom Mirror with Barn Door Hardware
One super clever design I saw was this mirror on a barn door track. You can move it around so that it doesn't block the natural light coming in from the window. What a luxury to have natural light in a bathroom. Oh and notice the tile. Patterned cement tile was also showcased in several of the homes. … [Read more...] about Bathroom Mirror with Barn Door Hardware
Stained Wood Dormers
Although this was tough to photograph, I loved these stained wood dormers in the home built by Heritage Homes. I got to meet the designer, Dana Dashiell- finally. She and I are Facebook friends and I have admired her work for a few years now. She was vivacious and gracious and her design did not disappoint. It was unique and unexpected. This was my favorite house on the tour. … [Read more...] about Stained Wood Dormers
Shiplap at the Nashville Parade of Homes
As you might have expected, there was shiplap in almost every house. (Thank you Joanna Gaines) I'd say shiplap and reclaimed wood are still pretty popular with most people attending these type of home shows. I personally am over it. (Speaking as someone who has a shiplap bathroom installed two years ago.) … [Read more...] about Shiplap at the Nashville Parade of Homes
7 Reasons Why You Should Hire an ARTIST to Paint Your Cabinets
Painting kitchen cabinets has become a huge trend in the design industry. You can see pages upon pages of photos of painted cabinetry on Pinterest and Houzz. Many with tutorials for painting your own cabinets. If you are not a DIY'er and you want your cabinets painted, I recommend that you hire a faux finish painter or decorative artist to paint your cabinets. Why you should hire an ARTIST to … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why You Should Hire an ARTIST to Paint Your Cabinets