The Holidays are over and we are ready to learn something new and exciting. The beginning class covers One Step paint and Amy Howard finishes, including gilding, waxing, and antiquing. Space is limited so call us today @ (800) 982-7424 to reserve a spot! We look forward to seeing you! Three Hour Sessions will be held each Tuesday from 9AM to 12PM, Thursday from 6PM to 9PM, and Saturday from 9AM to 12PM. Our Introductory Offer for the One Step Paint Class for the month of February is only $95 …
Home For The Holidays
by Theresa Brooks This year welcome the holiday season! Embrace the spirit of good will to all. Give all those around you, even that crazy driver in front of you, that little bit of extra grace. Spread kindness and graciousness to all. When you get frustrated with all the seasonal details ladies and gentlemen remember why we do it. This is why we decorate, this is why we spend time and money on our homes, this is why we work so hard to surround ourselves with beauty, and it is …
SPRUCE Upholstery: Book Signing with Amanda Brown – Dec. 14
We’re excited to announce that Austin’s own, Amanda Brown, will be at Cowgirls & Lace (Dripping Springs) on December 14 to celebrate her new book, SPRUCE: A Step-By-Step Guide To Upholstery And Design. Amanda Brown left her day job to start Spruce, a furniture design studio in Austin, Texas. Her fresh aesthetic for interiors has garnered acclaim from publications that include the New York Times, Metropolitan Home, and Southern Living. SPRUCE: A Step-By-Step Guide To Upholstery And Design is a complete course in the art of taking furniture down …
Fabric Shades – Practical and Beautiful
By Reba Byrd and Kathryn Mayer Commercial window coverings, such as woven woods, wood blinds, or the various pleated and cellular shades are wonderful choices for the basic needs of privacy and light control. Often, however, a splash of color is required to pull a room together and fabric side panels are needed to provide a finishing touch. If the added expense of window dressing is prohibitive, or the scale of the room doesn’t allow for the panels, a custom cloth shade should be considered. Cloth shades are available in …
Advancements In Window Coverings
Explore the art of covering your windows with shades or blinds and today it truly is an art. If you have not explored window coverings lately, check with our professional designers who can help you. There are so many options available and they can help you choose the right solution for your You can add warmth and depth to any room by adding shutters or blinds. The choices between wood and composite give you options to make your shutters or blinds uniquely yours with a wide range of finishes and …
Picking The Perfect Area Rug
BY REBA BYRD AND SHERI WISDOM Do you want to add a little style to your floor? Area rugs can quickly and easily give rooms character. They add warmth to a room, not only taking the chill off cold floors but also producing a mood of intimacy. Questions like how large or small, what color to choose, or how a particular design will fit in with the rest of the décor are usually just a few of the basic questions to take into consideration when shopping for a new rug. …
Check Out Our Friend, Amy Howard
Amy Howard is proof that following one’s dreams with passion and hard work can lead to a life of success and happiness. With the help of her husband, Gene, Howard owns and manages Artisan Studios, which is where the Amy Howard Collection is produced. The upscale, hand-crafted and hand-painted interpretations of fine antiques produced through Artisan Studios are inspired by styles dating back to the Renaissance and 17th and 18th Century France. Visit Amy Howard’s Blog
Chalk Paint Is The Craze
Chalk paint is the newest secret in today’s world of Shabby Chic and modern design and it has taken the DIY world by storm. If you lean more to the softer, low sheen finishes or if you want to have more control with the finish that is best suited to your décor, chalk paint is the way to go. This is a great way to take a tired old furniture piece from drab to fabulous in a very short time. This paint and technique eliminates the need to sand, prime …
Retro Toy Revival
Wanted: Active Imaginations. Once again, retro toys were a top trend at Toy Fair this year, so take a look at our Toy Department. This trend started last year and has grown exponentially as more manufacturers realize the strength of this new market. This re-emergence of vintage or retro style toys is occurring in one of two ways. Manufacturers are either making new versions of toys from years’ past or marketing new toys with a vintage look. The force behind this new trend is due to a new generation of …