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Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

Category: Decor and Design

Attention to detail ~ceiling medallion

Posted on April 2, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Little things can make a big impact. This project was referred to me by a local interior designer- the client purchased a new chandelier for their dining room, had a plaster ceiling medallion that had been there for years, and [ . . . ]

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blue and gold decor ideas

Someone’s in the Kitchen, part two

Posted on March 26, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I was finally able to get back to a recent project I did using some blue and gold decor ideas and get some photographs of the completed work this past week-end. The homeowner had their furniture and window valances reupholstered [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, fauxTagged decor, family room, faux, kitchen2 Comments
painted stripes on soffit by Ellen Leigh

Small Details… Painted Stripes

Posted on March 26, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

…can make a big difference. If you think back to a small project I did back in January that I blogged about in Family Diner, I ended the post by saying the opposite side of the kitchen definitely needed something [ . . . ]

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Window Mural painted on a bathroom wall. Mountainous meadow and stream on view. Mural by Ellen Leigh

A new look for an old favorite

Posted on March 23, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Powder Room Decor Update Every now and then it is necessary to update the look of a home to keep things current. Decor goes out of style, things wear out, or you just want a change. A client of mine [ . . . ]

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City-ish man cave bathroom by Ellen Leigh

Man Cave Bathroom

Posted on March 8, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Below are some shots taken during this week’s Man Cave Bathroom project. As the one remaining white room in the condo, it really needed an awesome look, and since it is primarily used by the guy of the house, I [ . . . ]

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Colors and materials for the next big project

Someone’s in the Kitchen~ decor ideas

Posted on February 3, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

There’s a new project coming up with the loveliest family. I’ve met with them a couple of times already on their kitchen, breakfast area, laundry room and family room  project. Initially, they were interested in pricing on the same technique [ . . . ]

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Really cool diner sign in a kitchen

Family Diner ~ Kitchen Arch Lettering

Posted on January 25, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Moving on to the kitchen area in my client’s home, we finished up (for now anyhoo) the antique signage projects on the list this week. Above is the arch over the range that just cried out for some fun details [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspiration, murals, WIPTagged dining room, distressed, furniture, kitchen, mural1 Comment
Distressed furniture: cabinet made to look like an old sign

‘Decades of Grime’ ~Distressed Furniture

Posted on January 13, 2012February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

There’s nothing quite like abusing furniture to work out the frustrations of daily life. I had a great opportunity this week to do a makeover on three pieces of already fairly distressed furniture. Project One: This Chalkboard is made out [ . . . ]

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Children’s Rooms

Posted on December 19, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I love to paint children’s rooms. It’s a good thing, because I sure do get to paint a lot of them. I guess it brings out the kid in me, and I get to have lots of fun creating something [ . . . ]

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handpainted border in a small powder room. Chocolate ceiling and down the 9 foot wall a foot, soft ocean blue below. By Ellen Leigh

Powder Room

Posted on November 9, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

People ask me if my home has lots of murals and fancy finishes in it. The truth is, this one doesn’t. Lots of artwork, yes, but not directly on the walls.  I have added some color to the home though [ . . . ]

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