Its official, I've set a date for the par-tay! Saturday December 1, 2012 from 5-9pm. Refreshments and light fare to be served. Please let me know if you plan to stop by.
8602 A Frederick Rd Ellicott City MD 21043
Even if the place isn't perfectly finished, its high time I celebrate this milestone in my career. Thanks to everyone who has supported me and helped me get to where I am.
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Last weekend there was a tiny little article (literally 2"x4") buried in the Real Estate section of the Baltimore Sun. If you caught it, it was an article where I, the "design expert" (ahem, Im not a Designer, nor do I play one on TV) was asked about the hottest fall colors. I got the call completely out of the blue and had to think on my feet. I talked about a project Im working on right now where we're doing a deep Peacock blue/green on the walls. I LOVE that color. And come to find out, that Peacock color is on the cover of the October Elle Decor (subscribers) cover! Can you say "intuition?"
Thanks to John-John at the Sun for thinking of me.
Enjoy!
Link to article: Design Q&A Dee Cunningham
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So last weekend my awesome Dad helped me (I mean I sorta helped him) build a false wall for large scale mural work and four 4'x8' rolling work tables with storage underneath. It was so hot and humid I think we sweated out more than we drank. A big thanks to my Mom for packing a cooler full of ice cold drinks, lunch, and beer for the end of the day. I have to say its a little too convenient to be within walking distance of Main Street Ellicott City because I found myself down at the Judge's Bench and the Phoenix a few times after working. Oops! Materials being delivered.
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Mikey and my Dad putting up studs...or being studs...?
Things are progressing and I have moved all of my paints in. (a feat unto itself...I could open a paint store!) My mom and I went shopping at Costco for new shelves. I was on the fence about bringing my old shelving, it was pieced together...ikea, home depot, dumpster finds...but my heart won out and I got five beeutiful chrome rolling shelves. (They're gorgeous!!!!!) I looove organizing and so I have a place for everything now and everything will eventually make it into its place.
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Taping away.
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Tables-Done!
I am still hemming and hawing about what to do with the "office". I know I want to turn it into a show space/lounge/client meeting area/paperwork space...I just can't figure out what to do with the walls!! Its so easy when its someone else's space but when its mine I cant make a freaking decision! I just bought four stencils from Royal Design Studio so hopefully they will "speak" to me.
My neighbors are great. If you are in the area, Jack of Arts (who airbrushes cars, trucks, and anything else made of metal,) is two doors down and Bill Knapp, a sculptor, is in the next warehouse up the street. Bill stopped in when I was taping my wall to see who was moving in. And everyone I've talked with says I couldn't have picked better landlords. The Klein's are the owners of West End Service and have been more than accommodating. I really lucked out!!
Now if the weather would turn and I could stop sweating!
Stay tuned for when we will be having our grand opening. It may be a whole weekend I'm that excited. WooHoo!!!!!
...and a big congratulations for my cousin Lauren and her beau Adam for making a commitment to getting hitched!!! So happy! Lauren started her first year as a high school science teacher in Detroit and Adam is a very talented glass artist.
...........I HAVE AN OFFICIAL STUDIO!!!!!!!
It has 12' ceilings for large mural work! It has an office which I plan to use it as a reception/show room area for clients and guests. It has a bathroom, a utility sink, and an area for a spray booth. You can even drive inside it!
I am so excited I had a hard time sleeping last night. Some of you may know that I've been splitting my time between my basement and my parents basement when working on things like murals, furniture, and samples. Now Ill be able to do everything under one roof. I am so thankful and can't wait to get in there and start making it my own.
I know it doesn't look like much, but it has soooo much potential. Its on Frederick Road in Ellicott City within a 5 minute walk to the shops. If you follow Main Street west out of the historic district its just past Ellicott Mills Drive in the West End Service area. I can even ride my bike!
See the map location here: 8602 Frederick Rd Ellicott City MD 21043
Stay tuned for an upcoming open house. Geez, I can't believe I can even write that! EEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
April Force Pardoe, owner of AFP Interiors, recently submitted a piece of furniture that I painted for a client of hers to "Tag Sell It." Check it out here! Thanks April!
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