Is it really off the Wall?

In the late 80’s and through out most of the nineties we went wild with Faux Finishing.


Often perceived as simply using a sponge, a rolled-up rag, wadded plastic wrap or crumpled newspaper with a paint and glaze, everyone was giving it a try.

I have been informed that those days are long gone.

My dear friend, Michele Watts, owner of Fine Art Finishes, kindly explained to me that the term Faux finishing is so passé . It is now called Decorative Painting, a much more sophisticated and complex process which requires years of training and certification.

It is not just limited to walls but now it involves floors, ceilings, moldings, furniture, kitchen cabinets, mirrors and much more.

Soooo…I did my research and I present to you the fascinating world of Decorative Painting, where there is no limit to what can be done. Click on each photo to enlarge....I promise...it is worth it!

My Romantic Tryst with a Bed

                     I've always secretly wanted a cast iron bed. Something about its classic, dare I say romantic, form just appeals to me. There I said it out loud but in my own defense, I am not talking about those tacky brass beds from the 80’s that wind up in every single garage sale I have ever attended. I’m thinking sumptuous throws, fluffy duvets and luxurious linens …oooh Opulence. Fabrics such as silks and velvets are such mood setters in the bedroom when paired with a senuous, curvy metal bed. Iron beds come in enchanting styles and designs. Ok, I have hit rock bottom but take a look at these photos and see why I am seduced…my romantic tryst with a wrought iron bed. 

                                                                                           

In a White Room

As Interior Designers we are seduced by color every day.What happens when we are challenged to create a room void of color...using only white? No one realizes that this is the most commonly used color in the design world.White can open up a space, add dimension and invoke a sense of romance, elegance,peace and possibility. With all surfaces and details bathed in the same light-reflecting brilliance, your eye focuses on shape and texture, and ordinary objects take on sculptural beauty.