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Its Finally Here!! The Southern Living Idea House 2023

Y’all! I am SO EXCITED that I can finally tell you about my part in this year’s Southern Living Idea House!! (Ok, that “y’all” was a nod to Nashville, but hey!) So now that its officially open for tours, I can take you behind the scenes of how this mural came to be.

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Faux is Dead

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What do you think of when you hear the word “FAUX?” Does it give you thoughts of your friend “sponge painting” her living room with some pukey yellow paint? Does it remind you of that crusty brown “Tuscan Old World” mess on your neighbor’s wall? How about if I told you that “faux” in today’s interior design is alive and well if you know where to look.

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February 2024
- Feb 11, 2024 What I Did Over Winter Break Feb 11, 2024
December 2023
- Dec 27, 2023 Looking Back and Moving Forward Dec 27, 2023
- Dec 27, 2023 THE “C” WORD Dec 27, 2023
August 2023
- Aug 5, 2023 Its Finally Here!! The Southern Living Idea House 2023 Aug 5, 2023
January 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 2023! -My "Word of the Year" Jan 12, 2023
December 2022
- Dec 6, 2022 2022 Year in Review Dec 6, 2022
September 2022
- Sep 28, 2022 Murals as Customized Wallpaper Sep 28, 2022
July 2022
- Jul 14, 2022 A Recap of Salon Norway! Jul 14, 2022
April 2022
- Apr 4, 2022 Studio Play Q&A Apr 4, 2022
February 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 What is Faux Finishing? Feb 28, 2022
January 2022
- Jan 12, 2022 A Look Back at "Adapt" - My 2021 Word of the Year + My 2022 Word Jan 12, 2022
August 2021
- Aug 11, 2021 The Self-Doubt Cycle of an Artist Aug 11, 2021
June 2021
- Jun 17, 2021 "Storytelling" from Salon St. Louis Jun 17, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 25, 2021 How to Decorate with Abstract Art (and How to Make Your Own Abstract Art in Online Art Classes)! Mar 25, 2021
January 2021
- Jan 17, 2021 From Thrive to Survive - A Look Back at My 2020 Word of the Year + My 2021 Word Jan 17, 2021
November 2020
- Nov 30, 2020 How to Order a Custom Piece of Artwork - Your FAQs Answered Nov 30, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 8, 2020 It’s Been 5 Months Since I’ve Checked-In. Here’s What I've Been Up To! Oct 8, 2020
May 2020
- May 11, 2020 Bronwyn May 11, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 Keeping Sane During THE COVID-19 Quarantine Mar 30, 2020
- Mar 1, 2020 Traveling to Inspire Creativity + My Trip To Cuba! Mar 1, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 29, 2020 2019 Summed Up in One Word Jan 29, 2020
November 2019
- Nov 26, 2019 My Guide to Shopping Small + Local This Holiday Season! Nov 26, 2019
September 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Collaboration Over Competition Sep 24, 2019
May 2019
- May 26, 2019 "The Process" Part II- How to Work With a Decorative Artist May 26, 2019
- May 2, 2019 What Do Cheese, Mont Blanc, and Decorative Painting Have in Common? May 2, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 "The Process" Part I - What A Decorative Artist Does Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 2, 2019 Don't Hold Your Breath - Our Latest Custom Artwork Evokes the Feeling of Being Under Water. Mar 2, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 Indulge me... Jan 29, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019 Modern Chinoiserie- How We solved a design challenge Jan 3, 2019
December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 2018 Summed Up In One Word Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 21, 2018 The Dreaded Touch Up: A "How-To" Dec 21, 2018
- Dec 16, 2018 A Swoon Worthy Master Suite-Creating Custom Walls for the BSO Decorator Show house at the Ritz Carlton Dec 16, 2018
- Dec 8, 2018 Abstract Painting Class Recap Dec 8, 2018
November 2018
- Nov 25, 2018 The Truth About Wallpaper Nov 25, 2018
- Nov 23, 2018 Grateful Nov 23, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 Motivation, Overwhelm, and the Feeling of Inadequacy. Nov 5, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 18, 2018 How to Purchase and Hang Art Like a Pro - Part 3 Sep 18, 2018
- Sep 1, 2018 How to Purchase and Hang Art Like a Pro - Part 2 Sep 1, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 19, 2018 How to Purchase and Hang Art Like a Pro - Part 1 Aug 19, 2018
- Aug 15, 2018 Ten Years Without a Real Job! Aug 15, 2018
- Aug 2, 2018 Faux is Dead Aug 2, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Family Jul 30, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 26, 2018 What a Party! Jun 26, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 On the Water Jun 8, 2018
May 2018
- May 21, 2018 Open House!! May 21, 2018
- May 2, 2018 Lenehan Studios goes to NYC May 2, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 2, 2018 Walking Through a Dream Apr 2, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Excited About Patterns Feb 1, 2018
November 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 More Sugarbugs! Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 7, 2017 Art Howard County 2017 - Juried Exhibition Nov 7, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 21, 2017 Past, Present, and Future: Pete Pappas & Sons Corporate Mural Sep 21, 2017
August 2017
- Aug 24, 2017 Following Georgia O'Keeffe; my trip to New Mexico Aug 24, 2017
June 2017
- Jun 21, 2017 Things Are Looking Up... Jun 21, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 12, 2017 The Show Must Go On Feb 12, 2017
October 2016
- Oct 5, 2016 DC Design House Oct 5, 2016
- Oct 1, 2016 Unveiling of Ellicott City Mural Oct 1, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 2, 2016 #ECStrong Aug 2, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 11, 2016 Getting our Trompe L'oeil on! Jan 11, 2016
October 2015
- Oct 23, 2015 Jumping in Head First; An Art Piece Like No Other (for me at least) Oct 23, 2015
September 2015
- Sep 23, 2015 Raving about the Ravens Sep 23, 2015
July 2015
- Jul 6, 2015 Never Say Never Jul 6, 2015
June 2015
- Jun 20, 2015 Adventures in Portrait Painting Jun 20, 2015
May 2015
- May 25, 2015 BSO Decorator Show House 2015 May 25, 2015
April 2015
- Apr 17, 2015 The Faux Team Class Recap Apr 17, 2015
March 2015
- Mar 30, 2015 Studio Party Recap and Small Miracles Donation Mar 30, 2015
February 2015
- Feb 6, 2015 Parasites, Paint, and Friendship...oh my! Feb 6, 2015
November 2014
- Nov 2, 2014 Getting Back My Mojo Nov 2, 2014
July 2014
- Jul 17, 2014 West End Studios Art Opening Recap Jul 17, 2014
June 2014
- Jun 30, 2014 First Decorator Tag Sale a Success Jun 30, 2014
- Jun 29, 2014 West End Studios Art Opening/Pop-Up Gallery Jun 29, 2014
- Jun 15, 2014 A Twin Tween Bathroom! Jun 15, 2014
- Jun 8, 2014 Interior Designer Tag Sale!! Jun 8, 2014
May 2014
- May 25, 2014 A Portrait Project - Finding my Footing May 25, 2014
April 2014
- Apr 28, 2014 Happy Accidents Apr 28, 2014
- Apr 13, 2014 DC Design House Apr 13, 2014
- Apr 7, 2014 I'll show you mine if you show me yours... Apr 7, 2014
March 2014
- Mar 31, 2014 Spotlight on Paula Henry of Simply Put Interiors Mar 31, 2014
- Mar 18, 2014 An Insider's Look at the "Make Room" exhibit at the ACC show in Baltimore Mar 18, 2014
- Mar 17, 2014 Recap of Gilding Class with Annie Lemarie Mar 17, 2014
- Mar 16, 2014 Spring? Where are you?? Mar 16, 2014
February 2014
- Feb 16, 2014 Gilding Class with Annie Lemarie! Feb 16, 2014
- Feb 2, 2014 Making an Entrance Feb 2, 2014
January 2014
- Jan 27, 2014 One Step Closer Jan 27, 2014
- Jan 18, 2014 Spotlight: Urban Threads Jan 18, 2014
- Jan 8, 2014 Lets make it a beautiful 2014 together! Jan 8, 2014
December 2013
- Dec 30, 2013 Ready for 2014! Dec 30, 2013
November 2013
- Nov 25, 2013 A Still Body, A Not-so-still Mind, and being Thankful Nov 25, 2013
October 2013
- Oct 20, 2013 A Cautionary Tale Oct 20, 2013
September 2013
- Sep 22, 2013 The FIRST Annual Ellicott City Artwalk! Sep 22, 2013
- Sep 8, 2013 Knock on....wood? Sep 8, 2013
August 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 Spotlight on local professionals: Patty Filas of Revisions Remodeling Aug 5, 2013
July 2013
- Jul 12, 2013 Oh, how I wish there was more time in a day! Jul 12, 2013
June 2013
- Jun 14, 2013 BSO Decorator Showhouse 2013 Jun 14, 2013
- Jun 6, 2013 Spotlight on Local Professionals - April Force Pardoe of AFP Interiors Jun 6, 2013
May 2013
- May 16, 2013 French Lessons - Part 3 May 16, 2013
- May 8, 2013 Come Learn with Local Experts! May 8, 2013
April 2013
- Apr 30, 2013 First Fridays in Ellicott City! Apr 30, 2013
- Apr 12, 2013 French Lessons - Part 2 Apr 12, 2013
- Apr 2, 2013 French Lessons - Part 1 Apr 2, 2013
February 2013
- Feb 28, 2013 Art Underfoot Feb 28, 2013
January 2013
- Jan 29, 2013 Modern Chinoiserie Jan 29, 2013
- Jan 23, 2013 Abe Jan 23, 2013
- Jan 13, 2013 Kitchen Facelift Jan 13, 2013
- Jan 13, 2013 Pret-a-Papier at Hillwood Estate Jan 13, 2013
- Jan 1, 2013 365 sketches Jan 1, 2013
December 2012
- Dec 31, 2012 Happy New Year! Dec 31, 2012
- Dec 28, 2012 Happy Holidays (and pictures from Open House) Dec 28, 2012
- Dec 3, 2012 Thank You Dec 3, 2012
November 2012
- Nov 14, 2012 Pretty in Pink and Purple Nov 14, 2012
- Nov 7, 2012 Deelite Design Grand Opening Nov 7, 2012
October 2012
- Oct 26, 2012 Ask the Expert...Me! Oct 26, 2012
September 2012
- Sep 8, 2012 Moving In Sep 8, 2012
August 2012
- Aug 21, 2012 Drumroll..... Aug 21, 2012
July 2012
- Jul 31, 2012 Old Line State Jul 31, 2012
- Jul 31, 2012 Proceed Workshop a Success Jul 31, 2012
- Jul 16, 2012 Second Round Jul 16, 2012
- Jul 13, 2012 Evolution of a Painting Jul 13, 2012
- Jul 8, 2012 Creative Itch Jul 8, 2012
June 2012
- Jun 6, 2012 Busy Bee Jun 6, 2012
May 2012
- May 31, 2012 Signs of Summer May 31, 2012
- May 24, 2012 Proceed Workshop May 24, 2012
- May 4, 2012 We were Featured! May 4, 2012
- May 1, 2012 Casual Elegance May 1, 2012
April 2012
- Apr 12, 2012 A first for me Apr 12, 2012
March 2012
- Mar 17, 2012 On a Mission Mar 17, 2012
February 2012
- Feb 24, 2012 Thank You! Feb 24, 2012
- Feb 17, 2012 The Big Three Feb 17, 2012
- Feb 14, 2012 Faux Event at Budekes Timonium! Feb 14, 2012
- Feb 12, 2012 Faux Finishing is Dead. Feb 12, 2012
- Feb 10, 2012 A Fresh Coat of Paint Feb 10, 2012
- Feb 2, 2012 Little French Table Feb 2, 2012
January 2012
- Jan 29, 2012 Bringing the Outdoors In Jan 29, 2012
- Jan 28, 2012 My venture into Blogland! Jan 28, 2012