Rome Table Setting. My tour of Italy for the ACAP fundraiser took me to Rome, a city filled with art, architecture and history. My centerpiece is a collage of picture frames, some with pictures, most without. I thought about how to build this stand for a long time. I made several trips to the garden centers and finally found a vegetable … [Read more...]
Instant Antique ~ Update a Mirror with Chalk Paint!
No matter what your design style is, every room should have a piece of history, an antique or vintage accessory. If you can't afford or find the perfect item, make your own instant antique with chalk paint! It turns plain old boring furniture into heirloom quality hand-me-downs. I revived a run-of-the-mill mirror into a special frame. Get … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Hanging an Artwork Collage
I was recently asked about tips for Creating an Eye-Catching Photo Collage by Selena Dehne at She Knows. (Click on link under Press at right). If one of your fall projects includes painting a room, you will be taking down whatever is currently hanging on your walls before you start. Take advantage of this opportunity to display something new … [Read more...]
Dish Up Holiday Cheer!
Dish Up Holiday Cheer I love it when an idea takes a life of its own. Like my picture frame place mats. They were great for Halloween and Thanksgiving and even more perfect for Christmas. Although red and green are traditional holiday colors, they just never seem to get old. Set a colorful table for a Christmas Eve dinner or morning … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Table Setting
Freeze Frames Giving Thanks Happy Thanksgiving. One of my favorite holidays. Food, family, fun and football! Your Thanksgiving dinner table is the perfect occasion for using picture frames as place mats or chargers. Rustic, earthy tableware complements a big, hearty meal. If your celebration is anything like ours, your meal is big and … [Read more...]