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Ellen Leigh

Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

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abused distressed cabinets by Ellen Leigh

Help, we’re being abused!

Posted on March 25, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

When my client decided to update her laundry room and have a granite counter installed, she saw no reason to replace the existing cabinets. She knew I could give them any look she really wanted to have. Why replace perfectly [ . . . ]

Posted in faux, furniture, inspirationTagged cabinets, distressed, doors, laundry roomLeave a comment
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 [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspirationTagged family room, faux, kitchenLeave a comment
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
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 [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, PersonalTagged bathroom, border, custom, faux, paint, powder roomLeave a comment
Disguised electrical access cover- 'tile' by Ellen Leigh

Pewabic Wall

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

Just a small project, but a nice way to dress up a wall. See that leaf tile below the quote? The one that looks like a Pewabic Pottery tile? That is not only a pretty little design element, but is [ . . . ]

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Alternatives for girls mural work

Alternatives For Girls Project

Posted on November 1, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

A month ago while I was out of town on a trip, Terry Grahl of Enchanted Makeovers contacted me again wondering if I would be available to donate some mural time for ‘Alternatives for Girls’ in Detroit. I had worked [ . . . ]

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Stylized graphics of bouncing balls to coordinate with boy's bedding. Mural by Ellen Leigh

Follow the bouncing balls

Posted on October 29, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Graphic Sports Balls Such a simple mural for a little boy, a great shade of blue, and something he won’t soon tire of. I truly enjoyed creating this room for him- the painterly graphic sports balls and dashed lines for [ . . . ]

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teen boys room murals- gymnastics equipment

Flipping Out

Posted on September 16, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Teen Boy’s Room Murals It seems like every blog post I write starts out with “What a fun project!”, but this one truly was. Along with challenging, creative and great exercise. The young man who will occupy this room is [ . . . ]

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Hand lettered scripture. Mural by Ellen Leigh Psalm 23 artwork

The Writing on the Wall

Posted on August 16, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Psalm 23 Artwork Such a nice simple project. Two lines of Psalm 23, seemingly casually placed on a wall. However you want to do it, the homeowner says, then I’ll hang some art next to it. Now this could be [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, murals, WIPTagged lettering, psalm 23, scripture1 Comment
day care library murals- fun design

Spelling Bees

Posted on October 1, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Day Care Library Murals Yesterday I got to go back to the day care center and work on another fun project in the freshly painted library. It was a blast to listen to the kids playing all day and see their little [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, commercial, inspirationTagged bees, cartoon, children's, day careLeave a comment

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