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!

A first for me

UPDATE: Here are my panels. I can't show you the room because you have to GO SEE IT! But I wanted you to see the whole grouping.

About two years ago I took a class in Connecticut with the amazing grotesca artist Carolina D'Ayala Valva.  Ever since I have been hoping for a project where I could use what I learned.  This is that project!

I just finished 8 panels for this year's BSO Decorator Showhouse's dining room and I feel exactly that. The room is being designed by Paula Henry of Simply Put Interiors.  The panels are based on 18th century Baroque and Rococo decorative ornamentation with scenery in each.  I'm not going to spoil the reveal because I really want you to see them in person, so I'm giving you a before shot of the room.  You need to see this and all of the spaces completely transformed by all of the talented designers.

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For more information on this year's showhouse click here.

Being involved with 7 previous showhouses, I believe this one will be one of the best.  The house is in Loch Raven, on rolling acres off Cromwell Valley Road.  The house was built in the 1950's and visitors will be able to relate to the well proportioned spaces and see how they can take elements away to use in their own home.

I will be posting pictures of the evolution of this space along with the process photos of the panels after the house opens.  I hope to see you there and look forward to your feedback! (here's a teaser of one of the panels...severely cropped as to not to give much away!)

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Also, I have updated my website with a new tab under galleries called "Available Pieces" for items that are for sale. If you see something you are interested in, contact me!

Coming up in my next post, my current project which consists of woodgraining beams, some faux and plaster ceilings, and some decorative painting.

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