As decorative painters, we are always searching for ways to remain relevant to the interior design industry. A few of the ways that I do that are reading design blogs, networking with interior designers through social media, and subscribing and reading over 12 different monthly design centered magazines. Over the last couple of years, I was getting feedback from the Interior Designers that we work … [Read more...] about Stencils Star as Custom Wallpaper
Repurposed Headboard Sign with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
This is a fun project that we just finished that I wanted to share with you. One of the cool things about living in our new neighborhood is that a lot of the people here give their homes names. Our next door neighbors have the "Funny Farm", another neighbor has "Blackberry Hollow" and yet another is "Mule Ridge Farm". So, we batted around potential names for our new place and finally settled on … [Read more...] about Repurposed Headboard Sign with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Stair Makeover- Stairway to Heaven
Sometimes enough is enough. That's what happened one day when Brooks was totally in the middle of another project. Our bathroom was torn up and awaiting a makeover and Brooks had had all he could stand of the stained, dirty carpet on our stairs. He stopped what he was doing and pulled the carpet off the stairs. He had no plan after that. He just mentally needed to get the dirty carpet pulled out … [Read more...] about Stair Makeover- Stairway to Heaven
Faux Finish Trend Update for Interior Designers
We were recently asked by our artist friend and gallery owner, Ron York to do a short presentation at the ASID Tennessee (American Society of Interior Designers) monthly meeting. I jumped at the opportunity to address this influential group of designers and I actually already had my speech prepared in my head. I'd been writing it for years. I have been dreaming of having just this kind of … [Read more...] about Faux Finish Trend Update for Interior Designers
Fireplace Makeover
Ready for our next makeover update? We've been in our new house since November and have only had time to tackle a few projects, but one of my favorites is our fireplace makeover. Fireplace Makeovers I've written about a few fireplace makeovers we have done for other people and they are always some of our most visited posts, so I thought it might be fun to show you what we did in our own … [Read more...] about Fireplace Makeover
Our New House Kitchen Makeover | Chalk Painted Cabinets
What a crazy last few months it has been. Aside from our regular workload we participated in two show houses, bought a house that wasn't for sale, sold our house without a realtor, moved, remodeled the kitchen, hosted Thanksgiving for thirteen at the new house, and have actively been updating several rooms. Whew! Time for a deep breath. I was going to wait to tell this story until we got the … [Read more...] about Our New House Kitchen Makeover | Chalk Painted Cabinets
Nashville Southern Living Showcase Home Faux Finishes Project Recap
To say that we have had a busy 4th quarter would be a huge understatement. Not only did we have the immense privilege of providing decorative faux finishes in two premiere home tours, we also bought a house that wasn't for sale, sold our house without a realtor, moved, and underwent a major kitchen renovation all while juggling the usual client relationship and money making balls all at the same … [Read more...] about Nashville Southern Living Showcase Home Faux Finishes Project Recap
Nashville Parade of Homes Award Winners
What a great time we had last night at the Homebuilder's Association of Middle Tennessee's Parade of Homes preview party in Annandale Community. It was our first opportunity to tour all of the finished homes and there are definitely some talented folks involved in the parade this year. We are very fortunate to have worked with an amazing team of people. Julie Couch is one of the most talented … [Read more...] about Nashville Parade of Homes Award Winners