My favorite Decorating Trends of 2011-2012

As a decorative artist and lover of design, I try to stay on top of decorating trends and keep images and ideas that are fresh and exciting at the top of my head to use as inspiration for upcoming projects. As we come to the end of 2011 and start to look ahead to the…

Get Plastered!

There are so many cool plaster products on the market these days! From plasters that look like limestone, marble, granite, and concrete to cool metallics

My Review of Ampersand Hardbord 2″ Deep Cradled Panels

Originally submitted at Jerry’s Artarama Art Supplies For maximum support and frame all in one!If you want to prepare your own panel, start with unprimed Hardbord and apply your own oil or acrylic primers! Hardbord is the finest pressed wood panel available anywhere. Made in the U.S. from quality hardwoods, this panel resists warping and moi… Ampersand…

Design Inspiration

When searching for design inspiration, my first place to look is the internet. There are so many sites, such as housebeautiful.com and HGTV.com, that are chock full of ideas. Books and magazines are usually my next stop. Amazon.com has many, many decorating books from which to choose. I also often visit my local library. Decorating…

Kid’s Rooms that Delight for Years

When designing your child’s space, consider imagining what your son or daughter’s likes or dislikes may be a few years from now. Disney princesses might sound good when your little girl is 3, but not so appealing when she is 8 or 10. There are so many options when decorating a child’s room! Take a…