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Marc Lorraine and his wonderful crew have done a wonderful job. I could not say enough about how great they are! It has only been eight months, and she is almost ready. Technically, we are ready to move in but… I am still painting. Lot’s of fun Chalk Paint® decorative paint projects going on inside. [...]
The first long weekend of the summer is racing toward us. At the Maine Country Home, we are ready for some elegant and easy summer dining. If casual is more your style, come see what else we have to offer. Just consider the possibilities. All you need to achieve this look, or any [...]
Join us April 27 and 28 for a FREE demonstration painting floor cloths with Chalk Paint®. From 10 am until 4 pm both days we will be painting all day as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nobleboro Antique Exchange. Floor cloths are a quick and fun way to add color and spark [...]
Planning for Spring in a snow storm has its advantages. Mostly you are so excited about the idea of warm weather that you keep thinking March is Spring. In Maine that is a maybe….or maybe not. This year the 10th anniversary party for the Nobleboro Antique Exchange is April 27th and April 28. Every spring [...]
Spring is tomorrow, and today we have another 18 inches of snow. Enough already with the snow! Clearly, we are not having a normal spring this year, so let’s think summer! For me there is no nicer way to think summer than look back on great vacations, this one from last year in Greece. Interestingly, [...]
Some times you just have to try something different. My friend Jamie from Ravenwood Furniture who is our go to upholstery man at the Antique Exchange has been working on a whole bunch of projects, several of them for me. When we received the Annie Sloan Fabric I decided that I need a new chair. [...]
What color should I chose?… Part 1 It is the most commonly asked question I hear. Usually, it’s a client who is painting their kitchen. Here are some tips I use to decided on my color schemes there easy, fun, and if you use them you will find the color you want every time. First, [...]
The snow has turned to rain, so it a grey day on the coast of Maine. But… with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® we have the first bright spot of color. One of the bizillion… (ok not quite that many but a lot) of projects we have done in the barn this month is painting the [...]
Learn how to get the French Sea Side Style, or any style your heart and mind can imagine with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Our class this week was great fun, and you will be amazed at what you can do with this paint. Each class is limited to five participants for maximum personal attention. [...]
From the Channel to the Mediterranean, France’s myriad seascapes inspire homes and interiors to match – This is the introduction to Sebastien Siraudeau’s book French Sea Side Style. Beware, this is not just another book on coastal decor. Yes, it is filled with great interior decor eye candy, by this author and photographer. [...]
