Faux By Kathy - Professionalism times two!!!!!!

I just feel, that I need to share my  recent experience ordering from Faux By KathyWe all seem to be familiar when something goes wrong in our business.  The bamboo drums are so fast, that one hardly can take a breath trying to rectify the situation. And of course.... we don't rest until everybody knows. On the other end of the spectrum... the bamboo drums are none-existent when everything runs smoothly with a class, order, or whatever....

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It's all about color - How to create your color scheme like a professional

Working as a faux finisher and decorative artist,  I have learned that  some of us are afraid of color, although color is the most important aspect of interior design. Choosing the right colors doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some simple  rules you can apply and hopefully you will be able to step out of the color la, la land. My last blog  tried to get you started in the  color selecting process. Now I am trying to...

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It' All about color - Creatinng color schemes- Where to start

A few hours ago, I posted the Pantone's color palette for 2012. Immediately, I received some e-mails with the obligatory question " How do I select color schemes for my home"? For some of us it may feel like a daunting task, but it really isn't, if you follow certain rules.I would suggest that you invest in a color wheel, which you may buy in any art store. This color wheel will proof to be a valuable tool in all your decorating efforts.  I...

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It's all about color.... New trends for 2012

In March of this year Pantone, the world renowned color authority,  published nine color palettes. Nine distinctive palettes, each with a much thought about name. Don't ask me how they dream up these names or in what relationship they stand to each other, because I just don't know.Every year I am excited when the new color trends are published by Pantone. I was raised in the fashion industry, so color always has played an important part...

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With love from the USA - Möbel bemalen, ganz einfach

All images courtesy of Annie SloanGefallen Euch diese bemalte und  patinierten Möbelstücke?  Obwohl es nach viel Mühe und Arbeit aussieht, ist es ganz leicht diesen Effekt zu erreichen.   Vor kurzem habe ich eine neue Farbe entdeckt und möchte Euch alles darüber berichten. Die  Kreidefarbe " Chalk Paint" ist ideal für jedes Möbelstück, ja sogar Holzböden und Küchenschränke können bemalt werden. Diese Farbe ist wunderbar und...

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With love from the USA....... Heisse Blogs

Hallo Europa,  Viele Grüße aus dem "Amiland"! Erst mit dem Dekorieren wird unser  Zuhause eine komfortable Oase. Oft wissen wir nicht welchen Stil  wir möchten  und bleiben kurzum im  Dekoland stecken.  Ich weiß wie man sich helfen kann. Es gibt wunderschöne Blogs von denen man sich Ideen  und Inspirationen holen kann. Hier habe ich eine Liste von meinen  Lieblingsblogs zusammen gestellt. Hoffe Ihr habt Spaß...

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