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
Tour Our Home
What an exciting summer! We have been busy with lots of kitchen cabinet painting and decorative painting, but we also have played host to some pretty amazing company. In July we partnered with Forest Home Media to host a group of Nashville Influencers at our home. This is a fun group of Home and Lifestyle Bloggers, Social Media Influencers and members of the Nashville Media. The group … [Read more...] about Tour Our Home
Crowdsourcing and a Front Porch Update
Last week I shared with you the before and after photos of our freshly painted exterior. We are still relishing in the newness of living in a house that you can actually see from the road. It still surprises me when I drive up and makes me grin like a goofball when I turn into the driveway. The brick is not the only thing that received a makeover. We also just finished a front porch update. I … [Read more...] about Crowdsourcing and a Front Porch Update
White Painted Brick-Exterior Before and After
White Painted Brick If you are following us on Instagram and Facebook you've probably seen sneak-peeks of our latest project. We have painted the exterior of our home. And this time when I say "we" I DON'T mean Brooks and I. That's the best part of this project. It was completed without either of us raising so much as a paint brush. Funny story; I was contacted by a guy several months ago who … [Read more...] about White Painted Brick-Exterior Before and After
Before and After Photos- A Cheat Sheet
Let's face it. Who doesn't love a good before and after photo? As business owners, artists, parents, and livers of life, it can be hard to remember to snap a photo before starting a new project. In our business, Brooks is the "on-site" person. He is actually on the job every day and the person who should be photographing along the way. But somehow it seems to take lots of reminders and lots of … [Read more...] about Before and After Photos- A Cheat Sheet
Decorative Painting is Alive and Well at the HGTV Smart Home 2014
I almost can't contain my enthusiasm for the HGTV Smart Home 2014 and their vibrant use of color and pattern. I was honored to be a part of the PR team that worked with builder, Carbine & Associates and was part of a VIP sneak peek of the house for Media and Home Bloggers. The HGTV Smart Home is an English cottage-style residence located in Nashville's Duncanwood Reserve neighborhood. … [Read more...] about Decorative Painting is Alive and Well at the HGTV Smart Home 2014
Pretty in Pink- A Stencil Story
Are you looking for a quick way to update a room and add a graphic punch? A stencil might be just the thing. When planning our daughter's room makeover we wanted to keep the furniture and big ticket items she already had like the headboard, the vanity table, zebra hide chair and dresser. After all, we had literally JUST finished making over her old room when we sold our house two years ago. That … [Read more...] about Pretty in Pink- A Stencil Story
