Global style DIY, home decor and paint projects
This is among the most beautiful images I’ve ever seen. It made my heart beat faster. There’s something I love about the color paprika. Or chili. Or saffron threads. Or tandoor. Whatever spice it conjures for you, here it is: From August 2010 issue of Whirl Magazine I don’t know why I’m drawn to this …
I will be honest, I get a bit frazzled in India. The action, heat, horns, lights, everything can be energizing, and it is also over-stimulating to me and wears me down after awhile. Because, it’s the flip opposite of the very quiet acre of land full of only nature and trees we’re used to living …
I thought this would be a step-by-step tutorial. But then I counted all the cans and bottles I used – 20!!!. And all the paint layering steps, the salt, powerwash, baby wipes, polyacrylic base coat seal, gilding wax accents, wax top coat … whew!! I had a lot of fun playing with it all. But you …
During my recent One Room Challenge room re-design, I felt like I chose unpopular colors, to be honest. I still chose them, because they are what I love and I want to live with. But I’m not choosing the cool grays, whites and ocean blues that people love so much. I like warmth on the …