• Home Décor

    How To Paint Vinyl (tips and more)

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosures here. Facebook Twitter Pinterest50 Can you paint vinyl?? Yes, you can and I’ll show you how to paint vinyl today!  Hello friends! Wow, I got all mixed up this week with the holiday. I considered sharing on Wednesday and Friday but decided to go ahead and skip Tuesday and share today on Thursday. Anyway…I’m sharing a brand-new makeover today! But first, we had to coolest thing happen over the long weekend. I was in the garage painting this chair actually and my husband and son were doing things around the outside…

  • Home Décor

    Elegant Ways to Express Your Personality

    Just a few years ago, extreme minimalism was all the rage. Many interiors were beige and a bit bland. Some were downright clinical. We can certainly appreciate a measured approach to minimalism. After all, restraint is what separates a curated space from an overstuffed, unbalanced one. Plus, a neutral space can be quite calming. But as we all re-learned during the pandemic, our homes are meant to be lived in. They should express our personalities, support our lifestyles, and honor our memories. Over the last couple of years, homeowners and interior designers have replaced stark minimalism with moody dark colors,…

  • Home Décor

    Paint Sheens – Maison de Pax

    Consider this paint sheen 101: learn all about the most common paint sheens and where to use them in your home! satin finish on doors, paneling, and trim I’ve always been drawn to the power of paint. And given the popularity of my Paint Color Series, you all are, too, apparently. Almost as important as choosing the right color, though, is choosing the right paint sheen. eggshell finish on walls; semi-gloss on cabinets, trim, and shutters But what do paint sheens mean? What sheen should I paint? What paint sheen is best for walls, or ceilings, or trim? I’m going…

  • Home Décor

    Style Scouting: Vol. 158 – In My Own Style

    Pin on Pinterest Share on Facebook Flip on Flipboard Thanks for stopping by for this week’s Style Scouting. My Sunday post where I share the random stuff that captured my attention or inspired me that I found online. Welcome September! A time for new starts, change and cooler weather!!!! After Hurricane Idalia skirted my town, the weather since then has been glorious!!!! It felt amazing to be able to sit outside again and enjoy the view with no heat or humidity in the air. I opened all the sliding doors and windows to let the fresh air in. I know it won’t…

  • Home Décor

    Top 5 Benefits Of Living In Amherst, New York

    Living in Amherst, New York, is an experience that combines the serenity of suburban living with the conveniences of a bustling town. This charming enclave in Erie County is increasingly becoming a sought-after destination for professionals, families, and retirees alike. The top five benefits of living in Amherst, New York, range from its outstanding educational institutions and a rich cultural scene to its economic opportunities, scenic green spaces, and a strong sense of community safety.  With all these advantages, it’s no surprise that many are making the decision to relocate here. When making such a move, having a reliable hand…

  • Home Décor

    A life changing stroke in her 40s made Arlene Austin reclaim art

    Arlene Austin has been painting her entire life and the walls of her colourful Inner West Sydney home are lined with her creations. But it took a stroke earlier this year aged just 44, to finally prompt her to push her art out into the world as a business. “When I had the stroke, everything that I’d previously found easy, was hard – writing, reading, concentrating etc. At about the six week mark my doctor said I needed to start pushing my brain again and start the process of recovery. It was at this moment that I decided to start,…