Tags: ~Artistic Visions~

  • ~The Kitchen Island Makeover~

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  • ~Holiday Christmas Swags~

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  • ~My Sculpture~

    Here is a wider pan of the mantle…with my finished muse and my wisteria zinc globes…that yes, I had to paint (the ceiling is getting bead-board…can we all say hallelujah?) Yes…here she is, my muse…well my idea of a garden muse.  Hand made by me using chicken wire and clay.  Layers of paint, and I do mean layers!  LOL…it is the first time I actually got excited about looking aged Do you like her? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

  • ~A New Design Path~

    There are always rooms and spaces at The Painted Nest which need some sprucing up. Our beloved cottage is in a constant state of  “creation”. And I love it, I certainly do For me, color is my companion. So imagine my beloved’s shock, when this color palette was placed before him! Admittedly, this would be a new path for me. The Muse has creamy antique white accents throughout her cottage…but there is not a room which totally embraces the hue. [...]

  • ~Peeking In The Corner~

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  • ~A Little Cottage Color~

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  • ~My Rooster~

    This majolica tile looks perfectly at home on the kitchen counter. Like me, he loves his “home” roost. Yes, there is no place like home! Happy Nesting Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

  • ~I Dream~

    I dream…yes, I dream of sounds; fish splashing, birds chirping, darting to and fro…I dream of the lake…the sound of our boat churning…the grandchildren’s laughter as they swim…All those lovely sounds. Then, I dream of scents. The lush aromas of lovely gardens that have my mark…of raw wood that has aged for decades Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

  • ~ Boudoir’s Cry For Help~

    Once upon a time, (well, not so very long ago), a lovely hotel, cried out for help. They had an excellent staff…the cuisine was impeccable…their amenities were unsurpassed. All this was being offered to the public for a fantastic price.  And yet, they obviously needed something for their bookings had begun to fade. It was quite clear, from this designer’s viewpoint, the rooms (while wonderfully maintained) were dated and not in a good way. The traditional qualities of the suites, the lobby and [...]

  • ~The Cottage Awaits Spring~

    Here I sit. Out my cottage window is a winter wonderland of sorts…icy drapes, snuggle my evergreens.  Here I sit. I long for warmth on my face…I long to walk in my beloved woods. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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  • An unassuming online diary, this is my excursion to find wonderful treasures~to discover hidden gems. Perhaps I may use them to help design our little cottage,
    The Painted Nest.


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