Color Change | Deep Purple to Leather

Here a color change was needed. The original color was stunning, but created problems with the curtains that were specifically made for this room. With a color wash I was able to keep the original color, while modifiying the glaze to work with the curtains. The Entrance always seemed very dark to my client so I did the same faux that I did in the Bookshelf (see entry below). I faded out the darker color and replaced it with the lighter one, which made everything lighter. When standing in the familyroom, it seems like the light is creating the warmer feeling when it's actually different colors!

Marble Top Faux

We wanted to update the bookshelf and add a bit of jazz to the counter that had seen better days. With many dark rich colors already in use I decided to use blacks and greys to make the bookshelf pop! Also the inside of the bookshelf needed to be fauxed like the rest of the walls, but the main wall color was too much for the small shelves that lacked light. A lighter color was used in place of the darker color that was used for the rest of the main walls. Ta Da! A sophisticated bookshelf nothing less than WOW! Rumor has it during Thanksgiving, people were fooled into thinking it was actually marble!

3 Layer Faux

This is the Family room in the same house as the Marble fauxed walls. The overall color concept for the bottom floor is to keep in the brown, toupe tones for most of the faux's and add color as accents and personality.

This is the 2nd layer of the faux. A nightmare for most homeowners to walk into!

Marble Faux| This weeks Adventure!

DANSKO LOVE | Walk About Shoes

Here we have it! Where do I begin? Most who know me, knows my obsession with shoes, exspecially DANSKOS! It all started when I got distracted on the way to a client's house, and had to stop at Walk About Shoes in Westminster, Maryland, to see what they had to offer. I ended up with an amazing pair of Merrell sport/dress shoes, and a chance to paint at the store!

I ended up painting a landscape around the top 1/2 of the store. I then added in Danskos that have wings. I have to say this is the first time I made an object fly! I also have some Danskos with trees growing out of them. I figured if I'm going to be out there, I have to go all the way!

If I've done painting for you before, you may have noticed my 2 pairs of Danskos that I paint in . . . and they might be changing! I got inspired while at the store, and I figure that they are covered in paint anyways, why not make them look like they're suppose to be painted! I paint murals on the walls, why not shoes! I walk around in the faux leopard print Danskos, so what's the difference?

If you would like wonderful shoes, contact Walk About Shoes . . . walkaboutshoes@aol.com, attention Marty... he can order any shoe you want, and ship them to you! (Merrell, Dansko, SAS, Naot, Born, New Balance, Spenco, Earth...and more)

Leather Faux

Here is a picture of 1/2 of a wall that I fauxed. I wanted to show how you can handle color and texture in an open floor plan. It is a wonderful leather look, which matchs the sofa which is in the sitting room, not show in the picture. I'm always disapointed in how faux finishes photograph. Hopefully you can make out the Faux, it's stunning in person!

GrapeVine Wonder

Floral Arrangement

Here's the floral arrangement that goes along with yellow tulip diningroom!

Lake Front Stairway

Secret Garden Walkway

What a wonderful treat for your overnight guests! We thought painting the room a solid color would be a bit to boring and we knew that it needed something special. So I painted the walkway around the room, and a picket fence for the headboard! you're guests might never leave, sleeping in this room!

Wrought Iron Trellis

HOUSE | Just a Hint

HOUSE | Modern Gold: Color Consult

When you have an open floor plan deciding what colors to do can be tricky. In this home we decided to go with a warm color pallete, staying with the golds and yellows. The dining room painting set the mood for the first floor, giving a modern yet classic feel. Adding a splash of bold vibrant color can be intimidating, yet a wonderful conversation piece!

HOUSE | Custom Stain Glass with Matching Boarder

HOUSE | Powder Room

KIDS | Buzzing Around

KIDS | Sweet Butterflys

House | Grape Vines and the Process

HOUSE | Washroom Entertainment

HOUSE | Bathroom Delight

KIDS | Apple Counting Fun

HOUSE | Lilac Boarder

HOUSE | Iris Sophistication