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Kitchens are the highest-traffic areas in any home, serving as a place to work, cook, eat, and gather. The renovation inspiration for kitchens is endless, and sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start.If your kitchen isn’t in need of a complete overhaul, but still doesn’t fit…
The Crazy Craft LadyMake a paint and decoupage jumbo pumpkin stack with antique brass paint, fall leaf napkins, and a rich green finish. A beautiful DIY for fall decorating!
The Crazy Craft LadyTry this Dollar Tree rustic painted plastic pumpkin stack with soft orange, green, and yellow paint. An easy, budget-friendly DIY for your fall decor!
In this 800-square-foot historic apartment, saturated paint, vintage finds, contemporary touches, and three decades of art collecting come together in a space that feels collected, cozy, and completely personal.
Some home design trends are destined to become classics that never go out of style (think: Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, hex floor tiles, and picture frame molding). But others are definitely more short-lived (remember spray foam decor?).The dark red wallpaper in this 1980s…
This follows on from my last post: Plein Air Painting With Elora . (Thanks for all the kind words on this post. It means a lot. Chontele and I read some of them out to Elora. She was chuffed.) As I wrote in that post, Elora and I each created a plein air painting in New Zealand.…
Looking for fall rock painting ideas to get you in the mood for cozy autumn crafting? This collection is filled with fun, easy painted rock designs inspired by the season. From colourful leaves and pumpkins […]
I’m in love with this celestial shade.
While in New Zealand, I did a bit of plein air painting with my daughter Elora. She has been showing a keen interest in art and this was her first time trying her hand at plein air and working in oils. She’s a natural! I didn’t start plein air oil painting until an adult, so…
Blank white spaces, given their expansiveness and endless potential, can be tricky to decorate — especially if it’s a long hallway. But luckily for plant enthusiast Paige Tailyn, she knew she wanted to create an experience for her hallway that would make guests “feel suddenly…
Welcome to Part 3 of this mini-series. The idea of this mini-series is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the brainstorming and idea-generation process. This is what I typically do before I take on a major painting of an unfamiliar and challenging subject. A lot can go into…
This isn’t the first sad studio apartment that architectural and interior designer Francis Dominguez has totally transformed. A few years ago, Apartment Therapy featured his 365-square-foot studio apartment in Miami, and I was wowed by his ability to create so many different…
In just three years, artist and designer Jude Morgan has layered bold color, original artwork, handmade furniture, and DIY architectural details into a deeply personal and vibrant Los Angeles rental apartment.
Painting your kitchen cabinets is one of the most impactful and cost-effective transformations you can make at home. And there are so many different ways to go: a breezy coastal white, a bold inky black, a statement accent color that pulls in your decor. That’s the magic of…
I’m obsessed with this gorgeous, nature-inspired shade.
2027 is shaping up to be a big year for this color family.
We just got back from a short family trip to New Zealand. It’s such a stunning place that I like to go there every couple of years to collect reference material and inspiration. Below are a few of the reference photos I took from this trip. Feel free to paint from them. Just let…
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We love color. Love it! But sometimes moving into a new place means you’re working with colors you’re not wild about — like, say, the lime green and black tile in Lissi Walker’s kitchen in Leicestershire, UK.Although the size and layout of the kitchen were on point, the design…
When I started working on my studio in March, I knew I wanted to create most of the wall art myself. Decorating with bright colors has been incredibly fun, and it’s not really something I could do in my house. This dandelion painting that hangs above my desk is a perfect…
In part 1 , I shared the reference photos I plan to paint from. Now I need to do some sketches and color studies. This is all about getting a feel for the subject before committing to a more serious painting. Dan Scott, Arabella Studies, 2026 First, I did a quick sketch in…
I’m currently exploring an idea for my next painting. The subject will be my youngest daughter, Arabella. I haven’t painted her before, but I have painted my eldest several times, so I need to even it out. With most subjects, I feel confident enough to jump straight into the…
The couple was inspired after a trip to Greece.
Here’s how that little painting I wrote about yesterday turned out. It features trees, ferns, and the iconic sand of K’Gari Island. What caught my eye about this one was the light catching the fern leaves, creating these striking yellows and greens. Dan Scott, K’Gari Ferns,…
It’s warm, cozy, and plucked right from nature.
I started a small painting based on this reference photo from our recent K’gari Island trip. Dan Scott, K’gari Ferns, 2026 I’m doing this painting just for the joy of it. I have no grand plans and I don’t want to spend hours on it. I want to keep it fast and fresh. The problem,…
Painting pottery is such a fun and creative endeavor! Try one of these 25 easy pottery painting ideas for your... .
When you’re armed with creativity and DIY know-how, every piece of secondhand furniture has potential. From bad shellac to dated hardware, you can see past the imperfections to a whole new look. And if you’re interior decorator Imani Keal — whose Washington, D.C., apartment is…
This egg carton apple craft turns a few recycled cardboard pieces into the cutest little apples! Add some colourful paint, a tiny twig stem, and maybe a few painted seeds, and it’s amazing how quickly […]
One of the most stylish things to do in any home is to “break” the fifth wall, also known as the ceiling, and douse it in a brilliant hue or an eye-popping pattern. But if you’re looking to soon sell your home — or are anxious about embracing trends for fear that it may impact…
Here’s one fresh off the easel: Cascading Water . It features the stunning Upper Portals of Mount Barney. Dan Scott, Cascading Water, 2026 I struggled to finish this one. I wanted to finish it before we left for K’gari Island, but I just couldn’t solve a problem with part of the…
Searching for and purchasing a home isn’t a small task. Not only is this process a major life milestone, but it can also be a hefty financial commitment. Knowing this, it’s totally fair to want to find a space that checks all the boxes. But in some situations, sacrifices might…
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We just returned from a family trip to K’gari Island (formerly Fraser Island). I didn’t get any painting done unfortunately. I was too busy fishing and doing activities with the kids. But I did take a few reference photos to paint from, which I’ll share at the end. K’gari is a…