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Did we all grow up hearing the idiom, “Life is just a bowl of cherries?” I’m not even sure where I learned it, but I know it means life is good. And so it is. It has now been a ...

I’m baaaacccck! I have missed posting for Paint+Pattern while I took time off to get a totally new shoulder. Yup, bionic I am. For a few more weeks, I am working on simpler projects while I heal. I love this ...

A few years ago I painted and stenciled this large rustic storage piece for my home studio. I have enjoyed the organic circles of the Royal Design Studio Circling Allover Stencils as well as the muted color scheme for ages. ...

Stencil a mirror with a heartfelt holiday sentiment! Debbie Hayes shares how to use Chalk Paint® to stencil a custom Christmas quote on a mirror that will be a good reminder all year long! Merry almost Christmas! Still decorating? I ...

Debbie Hayes shares a thoughtful stenciled holiday DIY gift idea using sheets of acrylic and and special touches. This DIY stencil idea is great for a group to work on together, and it’s kid-friendly too. Keep this painted project idea ...

I don’t believe I’ll ever tire of the adorable Royal Design Studio Otomi Folk Art Furniture Stencil. I used it as a surprise element inside a huge bedroom cabinet for a Paint + Pattern post, and decided I had to ...

See how to stencil shimmering spots of gold metallic foil to create one of a kind wall art. Our master bedroom furniture is Danish Modern: a platform bed and two large dressers. All very angular. This year I refinished the ...

In a previous post, I stenciled the handmade headboard in our guest bedroom. This post is focused on stenciling a large piece of tempered glass for the same room that I found at a used fixture store. I think it ...

Pattern has become part of my life. Of course, it’s no secret that writing blog posts for Paint+Pattern has fueled my passion. Sometimes I want a room with little pattern, and sometimes I like to pull out all the stops ...

One of my favorite pastimes is hiding away in my studio to paint on canvas. These days it’s almost a luxury for me, so when I can make it happen I revel in losing myself in the art of creation. ...