Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Tinted Lampshades and a Bookcase Makeover

 It all started with the bookcase, which had a domino effect that spilled over to this project: tinting lampshades. I think I had about 6 projects going at the same time yesterday, but this one is soooo easy, you may want to try it for yourself for an instant lift to your decor.  These lampshades are old shades that came off of an expensive antique chandelier from a brownstone in Boston's upper crusty Back Bay.  I was keeping my fingers crossed that they were in good enough...
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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Post Christmas Roundup and a special Family Tradition lives on

Holidays are more special with family traditions. I think everyone can agree on that. Sometimes you might not even realize how special  it is....think of your Christmases and the things you  have done year after year.  One thing we have done has happened since I was born....  Christmas 2014 has officially passed into our family history books. We welcomed one special new member into our family! You can see her stocking hanging by the fireplace.  Justin married...
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Monday, December 22, 2014

Christmas Sale and Hours

We are having a sale! Please check our holiday hours before you come in as they are trimmed back a bit as we prepare for Christmas. ...
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Catching up with Christmas

 Our Holiday store hours We'd love to see you, but check our hours as some days we have trimmed back the hours, and other days we are closed to spend more time with our families. All I want for Christmas is more time! Do you feel that way?  I am so far behind with our own Christmas tree and shopping. Its going to be a much simpler affair this year.  No big dinner, as we won't have  half of our kids with us this year, and my sister and her hubby  switch off to...
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Faux Cobblestone Wall

Create a feature wall with a simple technique using sponges and  Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint.  My son Colin did this wall in his bedroom in several hours.  We did a makeover on his room awhile back but I never finished sharing it until now.  I always thought the wall behind the bed needed a little oomph.  What do you think?  Take a look below at the plain wall. This is how the room looked before Colin did the stone wall treatment. My ideas ranged from...
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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Pink Polka Dotted Washer and Dryer

 You can't run out to Sears and buy this set...but you can create it  if you wanted to update your own old washer and dryer.  Its easy with  Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan.  One of our favorite Maison Decor customers paints furniture for a living.  Like many of our customers, Melissa is a mom who has discovered how easy and reliable Chalk Paint is to use on furniture makeovers.  She has built a nice business for herself painting furniture and selling it...
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Monday, December 8, 2014

Holiday Workshop at Matthew Mead's studio

 Me and Matthew  Usually I am the one giving the workshops, but this rainy day in December I was headed up to New Hampshire to take a holiday creative workshop taught by this style guru~Matthew Mead!  He is a legend in these parts and has a pedigree that includes author of books and mags, editing magazines like Country Home, stylist to the big retailers like Pottery Barn to name a few including most recently the cover stylist and photographer for this month's issue...
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