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By Andrea, on October 6, 2011
Here are a couple of paint colors that I’m considering for my bedroom…
Why yes, I am feeling a little bold, now that you mention it!
But not just bold…neutral. Gray is the new neutral. At least in my world.
Originally I . . . → Read More: the new neutral
By Andrea, on March 15, 2011
Slowly but surely, I’ve been trying to add pops of color and a touch of mod to our family room.
Today, I happened to wander into Pier 1 Imports on my lunch hour. Always dangerous. Fortunately I got out of there with only minor expenditures!
I found 2 of these fun candles with . . . → Read More: knife-wielding decorator
By Andrea, on September 12, 2010
Robin’s egg blue. Sky blue. Tiffany box blue. I love all of those gorgeous blue hues. But there aren’t really any rooms in my home where an entirely blue room would work well. So I decided to create a little vignette at the bottom of the stairs that isn’t really part of any . . . → Read More: robin’s egg blue
By Andrea, on August 17, 2010
Recently, a dear friend who lives in New York came to visit me in Ohio.
After his visit, because I have a collection of masks like this…
And this…
He sent me these…
He suggested that I frame them, which I thought . . . → Read More: when you said to frame it, is this what you meant?
By Andrea, on April 28, 2007
After several posts about the virtue of diving into a house full of colors, I must confess that I live in a world of white!
Our home is a new build, and we’ve only been here for about 9 months, so the walls are still builder white.
And I hate it.
But…
Even . . . → Read More: let’s hear it for white walls
By Andrea, on April 27, 2007
Color has a powerful effect on human beings. Science has even proved this to be true. Here is how color affects your world.
Black
Black is a powerful, classic color. When used with another color, such as white, salmon, or teal green, black creates a sense of heightened drama and contrast.
Blue
Blue, . . . → Read More: how color affects your world
By Andrea, on April 27, 2007
Be brave with color!
Dare to choose a shade other than white or off-white. After all, if you don’t like it, you can easily and inexpensively change the color, simply by repainting!
If you can’t bear to paint an entire room, add color to at least one wall. You may find . . . → Read More: taking a risk with color
By Andrea, on April 27, 2007
When selecting a color to paint a room, think about the colors you like and the mood that you associate with those colors.
Whether it’s the shade of your favorite article of clothing, the tint of a page from your favorite childhood picture book, or the color of your café au lait, . . . → Read More: choosing a color scheme for your home
By Andrea, on April 27, 2007
Brighten your world, or at least your home, with color!
Painting with color is a fun and inexpensive way to update the look of your home. It’s also a great way to put the finishing touches on a remodeling job. Where else could you get . . . → Read More: brighten your world with color

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