Painting your Walls Gray

It seems that gray is the new white when it comes to decorating. I wanted to give you some advise when using gray on your walls. I love to work with gray paint because it works with so many coordinating colors while still remaining neutral.

When using gray paint, I would suggest using a flat finish, not a semi gloss because it can sometimes look too industrial if there is too much of a shine.


Another trick of the trade is bringing in a lot of different kinds of light sources such as table lamps, ceiling fixtures, and sconces. These fixtures give your space warmth and versatility because of all the lighting options.
 

I like to use pops of color with gray, especially with accessories that you can change out throughout the year.


Thing about using a wallpaper instead of paint for a textured look.

2011 Saints Ladies Luncheon

Chet Pourciau Design created a gift basket for the 2011 Saints Ladies Luncheon. Included in the basket is our Chet Pourciau Design signature candle, K. Hall bar soap, Barr Co bubble bath, Hill House Naturals linen room spray, Hill House Naturals potpourri, Mitchell Gaudet fluer de lis ornaments, guest soap, and a gold book.
All of these items make wonderful gifts for the holiday season. So stop by the showroom to take a look at all of our giftable items.

Instructions for Light Bulb Ornaments

Good morning everyone!

I had some requests on how to make the light bulb ornaments that I have been showing on my Upcycled Christmas Decorations Tour. This is how they are made:

1. Paint any burnt out light bulb with acrylic paint and glitter glue. Look at clip art for some simple designs that you can free hand.
2. Let the paint dry. Glitter glue can take a few hours to dry hard. 
3. Use a strong glue (from any hardware store) to adhere a ribbon to hang your new ornament. 

Enjoy!

A Black and Silver Christmas

Do you want a chic and modern way to decorate this holiday season? Use black, white and silver to create a modern and unexpected color scheme.

If you don't want to go too modern, you can also use unconventional colors for a modern twist. See images below for examples:

Fox 8 Live - "Christmas In The Oaks 2011: Upcycling"

Fox 8 Live - "Art Against Aids 2011"

Fox 8 Live - "Fixing Up Guest Rooms"