Well, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that some form of pink would be the Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2023 (#COTY). But Redend Point SW-9081? Now, I love pink. Lots of people don’t like any form of pink, but I’m a big fan. Just not this shade. I’m not a dry desert/dirt sort … Read more
I came across a few really great DIY Paint projects that I thought would be fun to share. I’ve found over the years that doing design work for others or writing about here on ::Surroundings:: it has sapped my energy for rolling up my own sleeves and getting my hands dirty. So, I’m going to … Read more
Can you Paint Color Palette from Eggs? Yes, yes you can! The other day, a friend posted this gorgeous shot of some eggs that her neighbor had just dropped off, courtesy of their backyard chickens. The comments that ensued including the desire to repaint entire houses based on these colors. I mean, seriously, who IS … Read more
Interior decorating is more and more becoming a technology based process. And this is all good when it comes to searching for resources (or designers!) that may not be right in our own back yards. But, there is a real problem with technology and picking paint colors. It just shouldn’t be left to computer … Read more