In design, “patina” refers to a weathered or tarnished finish on an item. Old or antique decorative objects often have a patina to them – which is what makes them so special. Newer decorative items are sometimes treated to accelerate ...
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Every spring for a few weeks, cherry trees grace the world with their beautiful blooms. Sakura blossoms symbolize mortality, as they’re as quick to fade as they are to bloom. You can let the allure of cherry blossoms linger all ...
Read More »Painted Furniture Techniques by Finding Silver Pennies
Danielle of Finding Silver Pennies is a powerhouse of upcycled furniture projects, and everyone wants to know how she does it! Lucky for you, she’s sharing her tips and tricks in her new eBook On the Tip of My Paint ...
Read More »How to Stencil Furniture with Paint, Peel & Stick Canvas™
Here’s another tool for your toolbox for updating thrift store furniture finds! Royal Design Studio, an industry leader in pattern décor, wants make stenciling furniture even EASIER with their new Paint, Peel & Stick Canvas™. To show you how you ...
Read More »Stenciled Furniture Tutorial: A Damsel in Distress
Do you love the aged look of antique furniture, but don’t have the time to sit there and wait for it to reach an old age? To save to a whole lot of time, you can fast forward the distressing ...
Read More »Stencil Tutorial: Large Medallion Cabinet Makeover
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. ...
Read More »DIY Tutorial: Stenciled Jewelry Box Treasure Chest
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 ...
Read More »DIY Stencil Project: Stenciling a Beadboard Headboard
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 ...
Read More »DIY Moroccan Decor: Stenciled Moroccan Pouf
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 ...
Read More »7 Days of DIY Stencil Projects with Porch.com
Whether you own your home or rent, there is nothing like Stenciling with Royal Design Studio patterns to help enhance the design of your space. This is why we were so excited to recently partner up with Porch.com, an amazing ...
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