Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality is having a link party today so I thought I would share a vignette we did for clients earlier this month. As some of you saw when I posted the sneak peek I had just had my decorative painter paint a tone on tone forest scene on their walls. [caption id="attachment_3897" align="aligncenter"] faux finished walls[/caption] I decided to...
Read MoreWe live in a neighborhood that lives to get together. Just any ole excuse for a party will work. Sometimes they are planned but most are spontaneous. Today's started with an email. "Bring something to share and meet at the big oak tree to watch the sunset and meet some new neighbors." [caption id="attachment_3364" align="aligncenter" width="682"] cindy barganier[/caption] So gather they did. This...
Read MoreIn a previous post I gave credit for this gorgeous photograph to the wrong photographer. My friend, Jon Cook should have received the credit. Visit his website at http://joncook.zenfolio.com/contact.html...
Read MoreI have missed you. This is what we have been up to in our world of design, build and renovate since we last spoke....
Read MoreI just completed my site inspection at the beach which centered on paint and stain colors. One of the most interesting things that has occurred with my work in Florida is the extreme effect the light has on hue. Their light is much brighter and seems to have a bluer tint than ours therefore colors selected in my light,whether natural or artificial, do...
Read MoreWow! I always forget how busy this time of year is. I am burning it at both ends of the candle right now trying to help clients get ready for the holidays so forgive me if posts are a little sporadic. These shots were in my in-box this afternoon and are Highpoint Market's take on some of the trends and fashions that they...
Read MoreI have a friend who NEVER goes out to eat without ordering a couple of appetizers for the table. He is fun to go out with. So heading into the weekend I thought I would give you a little appetizer, a teaser, a tasty treat of what's to come. Here is the new Watercolor house in coming out of the ground. A little more framing...
Read MoreAs I approach post number 50 I thought it would be fun for me to look back at the very first post and see how things are progressing. Am I getting better at this thing called blogging? Has my "voice" been consistent? Readership has certainly expanded and includes 5 countries now but am I working everyday to give you information that...
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