There's certainly not a lot of good that can be said about 2020! The year none of us saw coming and one that all of us are wishing not to repeat. (Although, at this moment in time, from where I'm sitting 2021 is still looking very '2020') I'm aware I managed to go yet another... Continue Reading →
My Year in Review – 2018
It's almost over folks, another year down and it's been quite a remarkable year in so many ways. It has, as ever, flown by at an ever increasing rate. Our climate and weather continued to baffle, amuse, entertain and exasperate us, giving us The Beast from The East at the beginning of the year, followed... Continue Reading →
Colour Psychology in Interior Design
One of the easiest ways to transform your living space is by changing the colour scheme, whether that be a whole room redesign with new colours on the walls, or simply changing the scatter cushions. It's easy. And yet, there are a few factors involved and many people are simply scared and daunted by the... Continue Reading →
Paint Colour of the Month – Purbeck Stone
Sorry for my recent quiet period on this blog site, things have been pretty hectic in The Painted Shack lately, so I simply haven't had time to be painting and blogging at the same time. I'm still busy and have a couple of really interesting projects on the go, but I thought I'd stop, put... Continue Reading →
Farrow & Ball 2018 New Colours Launch
Yesterday, 20th September 2018, Farrow & Ball launched nine new colours to their existing beautiful selection of paints. I was privileged to get tickets to their launch exhibition, the Farrow & Ball Immersive Event. It didn't disappoint. Farrow & Ball are famed for their sophisticated, rich and luxurious colours, so the announcement of these new... Continue Reading →