Gathering Paint (on my pants)

 

Building a home is a continual work in progress. And in mine I tend to want a finished product sooner rather than later. Do you know what I mean? So I decided to overcome my perfectionist tendencies and share a little sneak peak of the projects I have been working on for the past few months around the house. It all started with this design dilemma. And from staring at my colorless walls I began building a palette and trying to create a warmer welcome.
With a next to nothing budget I decided to work with my strengths. Paint. A quick and easy solution to transform nearly anything. I spend my days painting other people's homes to make a living and although I a tend to be tired when I come home, I began to do unto myself as I do unto others. I've enjoyed it so much that now I am continuing to paint vintage finds and small household items and have listed them for sale at Gathering Spriggs.
I would love to hear your thoughts, critiques, and suggestions to take it to the next level.
p.s. I am in the process of getting a slipcover made in canvas for the green couch!

images: heather s thompson  and jesse gillespie for gathering spriggs

Comments

[Tali Schiffer]

NO, don't slipcover that couch! That was the first thing I looked at in your photos and thought, what a cool vintage couch!
Your home looks so inviting and peaceful and feminine, and elegant! Good job indeed!

[Brigitte]

I love it! The warm walls with those turquoise accents. I wouldn't change a thing.

[Amie McCracken]

Love the hallway mural, stunning. And how did you hang the umbrella? I tried to just set mine on a high cabinet or in a curtain rung, but it kept falling down.

[Elizabeth]

love the persimmon accents! so many wonderful details here. i'm dying to see that peach wall in context. the detail and hue is lovely... what a fantastic space you've made and will continue to make, I'm sure, as long as y'all are there (creative diva that you are)

[Emily Tishhouse]

I agree with Tali! Don't slipcover the couch! It looks great with the wall cover and it ties in nicely with the unique framed map!

[Emily Tishhouse]

Sorry I meant to type wall color!

[hello, friend.]

i agree, building a home is totally a gradual process. your photos of your home are simply lovely though! thanks for sharing! xo.

[Holly]

I think your home is just as lovely as you are! :)

[Heather]

thank you all so much!!! I am completely encouraged!! my internet has been out all day but I am here finally to so thanks!! im honored to have such dear friends with thoughtful insight. Love you!

[Erika]

It's so fantastic how those books are placed with their backs to the wall. Lovely!

[Jennifer]

Graceful and beautiful!

[Heather]

It's looking absolutely beautiful! I looove the parasol hanging from the corner!