Caromal Colours, Show House, and a Winner!

 

Yes, a lot to catch up on, but first things first!!  WELCOME!! I am so excited to have reached over 100 followers on Google, not to mention over 100 on Facebook!  I can not explain how elated I am to have you interested in my work and what I do!  Thank you form the bottom of my big ole Texas heart!! 

I posted about my blogiversary and then life got really busy!!  So busy, that I have gone two weeks before announcing a winner instead of my intended one week. However, I intend to make up for that, but first, I want to share what I have been so busy with! 

Earlier this year, I became a representative for Caromal Colours.  I have been wanting to start to make a transition from doing walls to doing more cabinetry and furniture.  I searched and searched for a product that would be easy to use, ( I knew I would want to blog about it!) give awesome results,  yet be unique from any other product that I have tried.  Now, being a faux finisher for over 16 years, you can bet that I have tried so many products! 

I came across Caromal Colours and decided to give them a try.  It did not take long for me to be hooked!  The paints are very thick, allowing you build a bit of texture.  The sand very easily, and the best part, they stick to darn near anything with little to no prep!  I  have really been enjoying using them. 

          

This table has been in my workshop for ever!! In fact, I was using it as a work table!  The Caromal Colours covered and even enhanced the imperfections in the table.  I did a quick stencil on the table, and then sanded everything back, glazed, and distressed for an awesome look!  I will be doing many more posts on the paints, but if you have any questions in the mean time, please ask!! 

You can learn more about the paints here.  If you order, please use my code KarenS and you will receive $2 off shipping.  I am working on cabinets with the paints this week and can’t wait to show you how awesome they are turning out! 

Next, a Show Home!  I am so excited to have some of my work in the Houston Area American Society of Interior Designers ASID) home this year! 

This past weekend was the opening of the Houston Area ASID ( Association of Interior Designers) Designing with the Stars Show House.   I worked with designer Debra Sabrsula on the entry way into the Show House.  It was a bit of a challenge to pull together the entry space with all of the adjoining spaces.  I feel that we did a great job of keeping the entry way neutral to compliment all the colors and textures that were adjoining our space!  You can see the coverage by Great Day  Houston here.  The faux ceiling that caught their eyes as soon as they walked in was one I completed!  

Here are two adjoining walls that I finished, along with a metallic ceiling.  As you can see, the entry connected into 4 separate spaces. 

Here is a close up of the stone texture wall with embossed leaves.  So far, it has been a real hit!   If you are in the Houston/Missouri City area, I highly recommend making a trip out to see the house!  There are some amazing ideas, great design, and some really fun repurposed ideas throughout the house! 

And FINALLY….. Drum roll please….. 

A WINNER!   My daughter drew the name of:   FAUXOLOGY !  I am so excited!  Regina, who writes this wonderful blog full of great information, and I have never actually met, but we both come from faux finishing backgrounds!  She does some amazing work and has a great blog full of information.  Hop over and check her out. 

Thanks again for being a follower and interested in what I do!  I can’t wait to share more about Caromal Colours, stenciling, faux finishing, and ways you can use these tools in your home!

Happy Painting and until next thyme!

Karen