Ombré painting is EVERYWHERE. Clothing, home décor and even wall paint techniques. An ombré wall is the paint technique I chose to create a misty and ethereal look in our master bedroom. It started when I fell in love with Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore but didn't want to … [Read more...]
DIY Aged Chippy Paint Technique
This is another one of those tutorials that I've been dying to share with you! Like sitting on my hands and anxiously waiting to type it out. But after taking 2 weeks off from blogging, I'm back and ready to give you this fabulous tutorial for achieving the aged chippy paint look … [Read more...]
Abstract Art Ocean Painting Tutorial {Video Tutorial}
As promised, I created a tutorial to show you how you too can paint a giant abstract ocean painting. The easiest way for me to show you how was to share the video of the process. If you are viewing this post in your email, you will need to click on the link to view the … [Read more...]
Gray, Grey or Greige {Finding the Perfect Gray}
Work is progressing in the kitchen and I finished painting the upper portion of the wall a very light greige (a cross between beige and gray.)Light Greige Our Kitchen Command Center - Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White With the abundance of light colors in the kitchen, I … [Read more...]
Glidden’s My Colortopia Widget – How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color
I admit it, I'm a color snob. This is not to say that I don't love color — quite the opposite. But, I am particular about the colors I choose for my home. I have specific desires for an emotion that I want each room to invoke. Our bedroom must be restful and … [Read more...]
Painting Like a Pro – Part 2. Paint and Sheen
Let's talk about Paint, Baby... Before we start, let's talk paint. One factor for a perfect paint job is the quality of the paint you choose. Do yourself a favor, don't settle for the cheap store brand paint. You may save yourself a few bucks, but you will be looking at streaks … [Read more...]