Will the painters ever show up? That is the question. He was supposed to come yesterday but didn't. Today I texted him inquiring about the schedule. He called and said, "Oh, this weather is killing me." I am thinking, well, that's odd. It is 70 …
First Round of Staining, Keith Fritz Dining Room Table
Here is the Keith Fritz table, stained. Next step is the liming on the checkerboard inset to bring out the grain. Table gets delivered next week. Can't wait! Now if only we could pick a paint color for the walls so the painters could finish in …
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Go Bold or Go Home: why not use a lot of color?
I have a client right now w/ a deep green dining room. Like green as in the color of a green crayon. She likes her green, straight up. Here's another guy, the playwright John Patrick Shanley, who also appears to have a great …
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Benjamin Moore Aura Paint Advice
I had used the Ben Moore Aura to repaint some furniture in my bedroom. I loved it b/c it is a green product with low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Also it dried quickly and there was barely a hint of odor. (Odor in the paint is the poison part) …