Tag Archives: custom

Restoration in the Nation’s Capitol

Restore a decorative finish from 1908 on stone building front? Sure! When I was in school for art I remember one project in which the entire class drew their own life size human skeleton using the same model. On critique … Continue reading

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Fireplaces for Intimate Spaces

I love finishing and restoring fireplaces. They are small and therefore not overly time consuming, but always make a big impact. I especially like natural stone finishes. Here’s one of my latest!  

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Big and Unglamorous

Sometimes being an artist isn’t glamorous, big surprise. No, really. When I describe to people what I do exactly, they usually say “that sounds like so much fun,” or “isn’t it great that you get to be artistic?” AND yes, … Continue reading

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Furniture Updates

Sometimes, the softest shade of blue and some sand paper can transform the blah into beautiful. Before And after

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Stucco Fireplace

Here it is! A pizza oven inspired, custom stucco textured fireplace in golden tones. Started a stucco fireplace today. Love this natural looking texture. It’s really going to warm up and ground the room too.

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