Paint + Pattern Where design & creativity collide

Who says Halloween is only for kids? I absolutely adore Halloween and trick or treating in the harbor with my little boys, but I also like to celebrate too.  I thought it would be fun to have a grown up ...

Light brings atmosphere and ambiance, depending on how you use it, whether you blast it or dim it or color it. Adding patterns can make the shadows dance. Lighting can set a mood. Most lampshades, though, are plain white or ...

Ah, how I love September. I’m sad my children will be going back to school, but we do love looking through the stationary aisles at the shops together picking out new things. We can wander around there for hours. One ...

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 ...

Moroccan style has been hot, hot, hot in home decor for some time now, and Moroccan poufs are especially trendy. They fit the “bohemian chic” style that’s popular right now, and they are SO versatile! They’re great for a footrest ...

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. ...

This etched slate serving tray is one of my favorite quick and fun projects, ever. As I was reading the directions on the Etchall container for a previous Paint+Pattern glass etching project on our deck, I discovered that the product ...

What kind of luxury do you crave in your home? Some people install soaking tubs or showers with jets as luxurious escapes. My little luxury is an exotic Moroccan-Indian nook  I created last year with Royal Design Studio stencils. The ...

When it comes to baby gift giving, there is nothing more special than art from the heart! Debbie shares how to stencil a cuddly custom pillow for a baby boy nursery that is both pretty and practical. My 7-week-old great ...

What better way to welcome a new wee one to the family than with some custom baby boy wall decor that you’ve created with love? Debbie Hayes shares how to upcycle an old cabinet door into a name plaque with ...