Are you embarking on a bathroom or kitchen renovation? Ridding yourself of hideous wallpaper? Repainting your red dining room? Then beware of cast-off color. Note: This bathroom renovation and write-up with photos was actually done 7-8 years ago, but I'm including the post here as it contains valuable information. (Don't they all? :)) For several years now I've been trying to talk my husband into moving. He's coming around, but it's … [Read more...]
Atlanta Color Consultant Doubles as Marriage Counselor
Since this Atlanta color consultant frequently doubles as a marriage counselor, I'm wondering if I should charge extra. Can this marriage be saved? Over the weekend I received an email that went something like this: "Patsy, my neighbor referred you for an exterior color consultation. I need your help to correct the color that's currently on the home. I don't like it and know it's not the best look for our house, but my husband loves the … [Read more...]
Painting Brick – Do You Have the Guts?
Painting brick. Do you have what it takes? Recently I had the privilege of working with yet another wonderful client who needed help with exterior colors. (Being an Atlanta color consultant is so much fun!) This homeowner had just expanded her home and, in the process, realized she couldn't match her existing brick. What was she to do? Paint it, of course! Here is what her home looked like originally: Dunwoody Home - … [Read more...]
Dunwoody Decorating Tips
Janie and I first met in December of 2010. She called to say that she had just downsized to a Dunwoody condo and needed a little help with the decorating. When I walked into her home, I saw that she was very eclectic in her style and de'cor. She explained that she loves to travel and takes trips to various parts of the world frequently. She typically arrives home with an original painting or artifact from the area she has just visited. As a … [Read more...]
White Raisin Does the Trick!
I absolutely LOVE doing Atlanta color consultations. It seems that during the fall and winter I do more interior work, while in the spring and summer there is more of a call for exterior consultations. I'm sure this has to do with the weather. Regardless, I have some beautiful before & after pics to share with you today. Superior Pro Painting Company in Marietta uses me as their Atlanta color consultant when they have clients who can't … [Read more...]