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Embrace midcentury modern style in your home today! This home decor style’s uncomplicated, fresh aesthetic arose from a desire to propel postwar America into the modern era and recast design through a bold new lens. Midcentury modern emphasizes functional comfort ...

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 ...

Take one part midcentury modern, one part old Hollywood and two parts preppy. Shake well and garnish with a dash of pure colorful kitsch. Sound refreshing? If you are want a permanent vacation (say easy breezy Florida?), then invite Palm ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

What is an office without coffee or tea? I think of caffeinated beverages as productivity tools. So they are just as important in the office as a computer. And to get your creative stenciling juices flowing, why not make a ...

Lettering stencils are anyone’s “type”! Whether you’re “type” of decorating style is contemporary or vintage feel, our script stencils will make your home’s design speak for itself! Easily make your wall decorating projects timeless with poetic phrases, stencil brushes, and flick of ...