Busy Bee

Its always a pleasure to have great clients.  Case in point with my latest completed project.  I was brought in by Jessica Barwick of Barwick Interiors to add some finishing touched to this recently completed home in Clarksville Maryland. Ceiling beams in the family room were woodgrained to match the entertainment center. Notice how I "mitered" the intersections. This added some architectural interest while allowing me to work in smaller sections.

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Along with the ceiling, I woodgrained the fireplace. It was white before:

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Next was the "adult" powder bathroom (the kids are supposed to use the one in the mudroom ;) ) Here I created a dimensional background with metallic and regular paints then added a stencil by Royal Designs over top.  The stencil did not have registration marks so I created a template for even spacing to create the look of wallpaper. This is a great way to get the EXACT colors and pattern that you want.

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The dining room got a Modello stencil and a silvery blue finish was custom mixed to go with the walls. (My work was published in their book!) I also painted the dining room chairs that go with the set that she inherited from her mother. Ill post completed pictures once the room is finished.

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Upstairs I created a focal wall in the Master Suite with silver leaf and the same stencil as the powder room. (She loved it that much!) I used metallic plaster custom tinted to match the wall color and a grey/taupe.

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without the flash:

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And finally, the kids each got a little something in their rooms. A pearly white and grey chandelier stencil for the girl's room:

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And a tonal blue stripe and newly painted desk:

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THANK YOU! To my awesome clients and to Jessica for bringing me in.

Up next:

I just started a project for another awesome client whom I've worked for previously.  I am doing several paintings throughout the home and this first one will be in the foyer. It will end up looking like stone.

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Stay tuned!

Signs of Summer

Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend! Just finished this cool sign! I saw something somewhere I think on Pinterest that used flattened spoons as coat hooks.  I thought I could use some of my random spoons that have mysteriously appeared in my kitchen drawer.  I used some scrap wood, ropes, paint, and old letterpress type I had lying around.   Dolled it up with some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Voila! I think its purdy neat.  Of course Mikey's first comment was "Will it hold a coat?" Always the left brain of the operation.  I guess I could use some heftier nails and anchored it to the wall better if I were to use it. I think it looks neat!

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This sign was a present for my Mother in Law who has a place at the beach.  I drew up the design and again used some leftover boards from another project.  I also used ASCP but this time waxed it for durability.  It could hang outdoors (under a porch).

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And of course, you can always request one for yourself! The Coat Rack is $75 and the Beach Sign is $150.

Happy Summer!

Proceed Workshop

Here's the class description and images of the boards that will be featured.  There are two more surprise boards to be revealed the day of the class!

PROCEED Product Line Overview with Simple, Money Making Techniques

guided by Lori Wilson, Product Application Specialist, CSA

In a one day workshop, Lori Wilson will guide your group through the PROCEED product line developed by Golden Artist Colors, Inc. in collaboration with professional decorative painters.  Understanding the PROCEED "toolkit" concept as well as answering GOLDEN material questions is emphasized.  The techniques included represent current design and color trends and will be discussed in a larger context of interior decorating.

Calling all Decorative Artists!

Budeke's and Greater Maryland Decorative Artists Guild is hosting Lori Wilson from Golden Artist Colors for a workshop on the Proceed Professional  Decorative Painting System.

Details of the workshop are below.  A description will be forthcoming.

Who: Budekes and GMDA

What: Proceed workshop

When: Wednesday June 13th from 9am to 4pm

Where: Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd Ellicott City, MD 21043

Cost: $160.00

Supplies to Bring: 10 polystyrene boards preprimed with a cream/off white color, and IDAL supply list:

• Notebook

• Pens/Pencil

• Sharpie

• Ruler

• Hangers with Clips

• Assorted Artist Brushes

• Assorted Chip Brushes

• Assorted Stencil Brushes

• Styrofoam Plates

• Blue Tape/Masking Tape

• Paper Towels

• Sea Sponges

• Box GLAD Press N Seal

RSVP: By June 6th to Dee Cunningham 410-707-9246, dee@deelitedesign.com

Hope to See You There!!!

We were Featured!

 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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Casual Elegance

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As promised, here's the latest project I completed. First off, the ceiling in the family room had some great beams but felt cold left white. We decided to woodgrain them to match the other wood tones throughout the home.  The centers of the coffers were treated with a custom textural paint/plaster to create a more casual feel compared to the foyer, living, and dining rooms because this is where the family gathers.

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Progress...the beams were treated first.The area on the left has the second layer of woodgraining while the right only has the first layer.

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Here you can see the finished look at the top of the picture. The bottom three have the texture applied but haven't been glazed yet.

And...(drum roll please)......

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Tada!

Here's some closer shots taken from the balcony

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And here are the other three ceilings completed while on the project.

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Living room

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Dining Room (Medallion treated also)

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Vestibule (This finish was really fun to do and would look great anywhere!)

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And finally here are the medallions painted in the foyer to enhance the space and pick up on the scroll designs on the chandeliers.

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Progress shot of setup and transfer of design

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Completed space.

Thanks to the clients for a great opportunity!