When I painted my home office, I mentioned that I used Benjamin Moore’s Stonington Gray mixed at 50% and I got a lot of questions asking what that meant. I explained it years ago, but thought I would do a refresher post, explaining why I love to customize colors on the paint deck. I do acknowledge that sorting through a … Read More
customizing a house | painting interior doors
I’ve been contemplating a way to describe my current house and the changes I’m making. It’s not outdated, it’s not ugly, it’s not run-down, it’s not in poor taste… In fact, it’s a beautiful home. So, how do I explain why I view this perfectly nice suburban home as one that is ripe for a makeover? Then, it hit me. … Read More
hostess kit | free mrs. meyers
I introduced you to Grove Collaborative just a few months ago and I wanted to share that they are running another FREE Mrs. Meyers Kit promo for new customers! If you missed it last time, now is a good time to join. I’ll admit that when I was first introduced to Grove Collaborative, I was a little hesitant to sign up to receive … Read More
the doodle book & an empty studio
Just in case Lucketts wasn’t exciting enough, this weekend is also the launch of my newest book – The Home Design Doodle Book! This book was such a labor of love, partly because of the content, but also because it was drawn/written entirely by hand! I had no idea what I was getting into when I made that suggestion, but it … Read More
top 5 tips for decorating on a budget | part 1
When I was in New Hampshire, speaking at the Sage Farm Antiques Market, I gave a presentation on decorating on a budget. As I prepped for that and then as I was teaching, I was reminded how passionate I am about the subject. Yes, it’s nice to have a generous budget when you’re decorating and yes, there are things that are … Read More
the great debate | to paint or not to paint
Right off the bat, let me say that I don’t ever mind my readers sharing their opinions here. Unless someone is being downright nasty on a personal level, which is rare, it doesn’t bother me if someone disagrees with a decorating decision I make or they don’t like something I made, bought, etc. If ever I do feel ruffled, I … Read More
Which comes first | how to avoid decorating regret
One of the projects I’ve been working on lately has me thinking a lot about the design process, specifically as it relates to putting a room together. I’ve been pondering the order in which choices and purchases should be made and I’ve realized that most people, including myself at times, go about putting a room together entirely backwards. Think about it … Read More
dog beds are decor
Before I get into the post today, I wanted to let my readers in the north east know that I’ll be in Palmyra, New York this Saturday (September 24, 2016) for The Purple Painted Lady 6th Annual Festival. (Click the link for details.) I’ll be teaching milk paint demos and answering Q&A’s at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. I hope to … Read More
