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Use Gray as An Elegant Backdrop To Your Space 19 Sep 2012 | 05:49 am
One of the bigger color trends this decade is moving away from brown and closer to gray. But before you jump to the conclusion that gray is dark and depressing, know that there are both warm and cool ...
How To Paint Wood Chairs and Update Your Dining Room 28 Aug 2012 | 01:47 am
I’m often asked how to paint stuff — like wooden chairs and kitchen cabinets. This question is from Judi Risser – Thanks, Judy! Hi Jan, I purchased 6 dining chairs, dated 1968. They are stained a da...
Blistering Paint – Here’s What To Do 22 Aug 2012 | 10:33 pm
The summer is winding down and it’s still warm enough to do some painting (and less humid so the job isn’t as miserable as it would have been a couple of weeks ago). Why bring this up? If you have so...
Painting With Red 21 Aug 2012 | 10:08 pm
Traditional Dining Room by Nashville Designer AB HOME Interiors Red is a fabulous color for a dining room because it stimulates the appetite. But have you ever painted a deep rich...
Odd Furniture Pieces? Check Out My Atomic Chairs 12 Aug 2012 | 04:23 am
We had three very different chairs that needed to be in the den. One came from a tag sale, another was saved from the Longmeadow dump, and then there was my IKEA my desk chair that either had to go ...
Chalk is Not What You Want On Your Walls 9 Aug 2012 | 10:00 am
Have you run your hand over an exterior wall and found a powdery chalk residue come off on your hand? Some degree of “chalking” is normal but if you have a lot of it, you might want to repaint. What h...
What People are Saying … 8 Aug 2012 | 08:30 pm
Readers, It is my greatest honor to share what I know about color with everyone who has a curiosity about it. I am humbled (and thrilled) by the feedback I’ve had on the course. If you are considerin...
How To Mix Fabric Prints (Like Ya’ Know What Your Doin’) 8 Aug 2012 | 03:17 am
Remember Mom telling you not to mix a print with a plaid, not to put polka dots with stripes? If you’ve been following this rule, STOP. Pick up any decorating magazine and see how many beautifully dec...
Don ‘t Use Flat Paint in High Traffic Areas 7 Aug 2012 | 10:00 am
Ted and I spent the weekend in a quaint New England Inn. On the way to our room I noticed that the almost-brand-new paint on the stairway walls was streaked with shiny swipes and grease spots (I know...
How To Use Your Sherwin Williams Professional Color File 2 Aug 2012 | 07:31 pm
Join Me — Tuesday, September 4th from 7 – 8 pm (EDT) Do you have a Sherwin Williams Professional Color File Box? Know what’s in it? Know how to use it? If not, you are missing out on a fabulous col...
