A small family heirloom. Trays, baskets or bins. A throw. A piece of art that means something to you….
Archives for January 2019
before & after: other aritissimo pieces
design tip: faux and preserved floral
before & after: radio cabinet in aritissimo
We are almost certain this piece contained an old stand up radio at one time. It is the perfect size and shape and the inside shelves are what my husband would call “after-market.” I think someone who was handy must have taken the insides out and replace with some stained shelving. It is a beautiful piece but it was Ma-ha-gony when we started so we went with a darker color, MMSMP artissimo, and it turned out great…
before & after: the shelf you didn’t see
One of our favorite families was looking for a china cabinet for some extra storage. We measured and planned and worked together to find this lovely Duncan Phyfe style cabinet and then painted the exterior in Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Artissimo. It worked out perfectly for them (and for us because we lovveee working with them)!
colors of the month: ironstone and bergere
The colors of month for January are reflective of the weather — white and blue gray!
Ironstone, the true white of the MMSMP line, reminds me of fresh, falling snow.
And Bergere can be like the blue/gray skies in January, sometimes it looks more blue and sometimes more gray…
new blog series: design tips
New Year, new blog series! We are kicking off 2019 with a new blog series of design tips. Each week (or so) we will offer a new design tip and an inspo picture for you to think about in your own home. Is my space complete? What’s missing?
Our first tip is to choose interesting lighting! In addition to light, which makes any room more inviting, a lamp or fixture can add a touch of wood, metal, softness or whimsy…
Happy 2019!
