It's March and that means, theoretically, Spring should be with us soon. And who isn't looking forward to that?! Photo courtesy of @knottooshabbyfurnishings So, getting to think about Spring, it's vibrancy and how the natural world starts awakening, got me thinking about colours which reflect the new season. My thoughts took me to the colour... Continue Reading →
OK, so with it being the silly season and everyone doing all things festive I'm guessing the only decorating most people are doing right now is that of the tree, which would make either green or red very obvious colour choices for my Colour of the Month. However, I've recently been involved with a commission... Continue Reading →
Every so often a piece of work comes my way that really makes me smile. It might be an unusual piece, an item with a long and intriguing history, some varied paint techniques or bright and cheery colours. And then sometimes a piece of work turns up at The Painted Shack doors which makes me... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Chatting with my parents the other day we got talking about the interior design trend that has been with us for a while now, greys, and how I've painted so many items in various shades of this interior design staple over the past couple of years. Both commissions and furniture sales have shown just how... Continue Reading →
With Autumn fast approaching there really was only one colour for my Colour of the Month blog: Orange. Conjuring up thoughts of Halloween and the changing colours of the leaves on trees, orange is very much an autumnal hue, but it's so much more. It's a colour that divides opinion, people generally either love... Continue Reading →
I know we're still very much in 2018 but the midnight hour bells and warblings of Auld Lang Syne will soon be upon us. 2019 will, as every year previous, see new trends moving into our homes. So, I thought I'd take a quick peek at some early trend predictions for next year, 2019. It... Continue Reading →
There is something intriguing and interesting about black used in interior design. It's a bold and brave colour choice but, when done well, it can look stunning. In fact, all interior design insiders are predicting that black is going to be hitting our living spaces with aplomb next and the coming years, so keep a... Continue Reading →
Stencilling is a fun and creative way to add personality and interest to your living space. When done well it can look stunning. Furniture, walls, ceilings and canvasses can all be given a new unique look using stencils and a little bit of imagination. There is, however, a knack to achieving good results. As... Continue Reading →
Getting creative in The Painted Shack 