Speaking of Sea Salt..... A few weeks ago I received this email: Patsy, after reading blog after blog with people raving about BM Revere Pewter, I decided I would paint my entry, family room and the two short hallways in my little ranch home. I hired a painter for this Saturday. Then I opened my little sample can and painted swaths of this color in various places. Mud. Ugh. It isn't bad when bright daylight is streaming in but when the lights … [Read more...]
Go Big Or Go Home With Roycroft Red
Is your home known as the Red one? I didn't think so. But there are a few out there with that stigma. It's not for everyone and definitely not for every home, but there are a few situations where it just works. This happens to be one of them. Here's the story. When I pulled up to this house last fall I immediately saw a problem. Can you tell me what it is? Yep, the house is rather hidden. Since the house color blends in perfectly … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Afraid Of a Colorful Front Door
A couple of months ago I got a call from homeowners in Alpharetta requesting an exterior color consultation. They wanted a bit of a change to their current look, but weren't sure which way to go. When I arrived, here is what I saw: In the above photo you are seeing only a portion of the home. It is lovely being quite large and rather rambling, positioned on a golf course. Dave & Joanne were ready to warm up the color palette, but … [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...]
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...]