Perfect in Platinum
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo Hello Everyone! I hope you had a marvelous weekend. We have a lot of fabulous things in store for you this week, so let’s get started! When you hear the word “platinum”...
View ArticlePost-it Art
Did you ever think Post-it Notes would lead off a post on this blog? Neither did I. But I have to say, I do love them. I pretty much have every size available, different colors, ones that are...
View ArticleFurniture 101: Demilunes
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… Do you have a foyer or hallway that is screaming for a piece of furniture, but you’re not sure one will fit? Then how about half a piece of furniture? A demilune may be...
View ArticleDreamy Headboards
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… We spend one third of our lives sleeping. (Okay, I agree. How many busy people are actually lucky enough to get 8 hours of sleep each night? But for this post, I’m going...
View ArticleAnnie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… Have you ever attended a workshop or class where from the moment you walked in you knew something extraordinary was going to happen? That’s exactly what I experienced...
View ArticleWild About Animal Prints
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… “Madeleine Castaing pretty much had it all figured out – leopard carpet looks good anywhere.” ― Robert Kime, Architectural Digest Are you looking for something to liven...
View ArticleInspired Children’s Rooms
It’s always a pleasure to work on a room for a child. To see their faces, their happiness as they walk in — it’s truly priceless. I found a few inspired children’s rooms that I thought to share...
View ArticleMoroccan Influence in Design
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… So, I was talking with Regina about some inspiration photos I was collecting on Moroccan design for my guest room makeover. (Can it really be considered a makeover if...
View ArticleHand Painted Sinks
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… When The Husband and I bought our first house, we had two color choices for our bathroom sinks – white or bone. (The kitchen had the additional choice of stainless...
View ArticleThe Fifth Wall – Fabulous Ceilings
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… Let’s see…there’s The Fifth Dimension, The Fifth Element, pleading The Fifth, being a fifth wheel, Fifth Avenue (the actual avenue or the candy bar, whichever you...
View ArticleGorgeous Green
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… This Saturday is St. Patrick’s day; so I thought it would be fitting to celebrate the color green this week. While I don’t have any green beer to share with you, I do...
View ArticleCreative Ceramics
I’ll tell you a secret. My Mom and I have a running joke that even though I can handle 20′ walls with ease, she’s the master off all things small. She’s a very creative artist with small boxes, paper...
View ArticlePillow Inspirations
From the keypad of Peggy Pardo… Hello Everyone! Lately I’ve been really loving all the burlap pillows with stenciled lettering that I’ve been seeing everywhere. It’s such a simple look, but adds so...
View ArticleLucky Stripes
From the keyboard of Peggy Pardo… I’ve always wanted to paint stripes in my house, but alas, for now I’ve had to satisfy that urge through fabrics and other textiles. I love the bold look of stripes...
View ArticleSuddenly a Centerpiece!
From the keyboard of Peggy Pardo… Even though spring hasn’t “officially” begun, I am well under way with the spring cleaning. After the hard stuff is done, I can get to the fun things – like decorating...
View ArticleFinding the Original Source of an Image on Pinterest
Straight from Regina’s Laptop. Word! I don’t know if you know this about me, gorgeous ones, but I really enjoy Pinning. I do know, though, that I’m not alone. Most of us also enjoy sharing proper...
View ArticleKitchen Week: Bella Tucker
Kitchen Week: Culled from submitted entries, the week-long series focus on five artists with extraordinary projects. For the first time ever, each artist and five readers are receiving prizes for...
View ArticleKitchen Week Sponsor: Giani Granite [Giveaway Closed]
Giani Granite began manufacturing pigment dispersions and specialty additives for paint companies nationwide. Today, they have award-winning unique kitchen coatings products, such as faux granite...
View ArticleRecipe for Rusted Pumpkins
Who wouldn’t love a recipe for Roasted Rusted Pumpkins? Sounds delicious, right? The Modern Masters Metal Effects® product collection is BY FAR my favorite line to create oxidized finishes such as...
View ArticleHoliday Sponsor Love: Royal Design Studio!
Royal Design Studio has been a long-time supporter of Fauxology — and goodness knows I love their stencils, techniques and products! Their president, Melanie Royals, continues to dream up...
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