Michelle's Design Works

Around the house – summer decor

My kids think I’m crazy because of the way I like to move my accessories and decorate around the house for the seasons. Please tell me that I’m not the only one who walks from room to room with a vase, tray, decorative box or candle trying to find the perfect perch for each item. You like to do that too? Whew, thanks! Now I know I’m not the only one.

Anyway, I thought I’d share just a few pics of some of my summer decorating. Old books, shells collected on vacations to the beach and the color turquoise were my favorite inspirations.

I was lucky enough to find that large shell in the background during a stop at St. Vincent DePaul’s thrift shop.

The pretty turquoise jar was from St. Vincent DePaul too. I’ve really enjoyed adding the pop of color to my mostly neutral furnishings and decor.

And here’s one of my newest paintings on canvas in turquoise and red:

Lucky for you, if you love turquoise too, this painting is for sale! It’s a 12x12 gallery-wrapped canvas with brown undertones in a strie finish, raised red damask pattern on a field of aged turquoise. All of my work is one-of-a-kind and very reasonably priced. This piece is only $20. Contact me if you are interested.

Have a great day!

Michelle

Original art in silver, plum and brown

Getting creative and playing around with the many paints, plasters and foils I have on hand has been an exciting experience this summer. I've got a large work table set up in my garage with paint cans here, there and everywhere, waiting for inspiration to hit. I know the messy garage is driving my husband crazy! I just hate to put anything away because I'm afraid that I'll forget the ideas in my head. I can't wait to try some of my new-found "happy accidents" on walls somewhere too. 

Here are two companion pieces that I just finished on gallery-wrapped canvasses that have been built, layer upon layer with several types of plasters, a custom cut stencil, foil and glass beads. I love the color combination and how the two pieces work together.

Here's a close-up shot:

And the two side by side:

If you are interested in purchasing these pieces of original art (24x36 canvasses), $50 ea. or $90 for the pair. Contact my by email: mbergman@fuse.net or call (859) 250-2530. 

Have a great day!

Michelle
 

 

Cabinet makeover in turquoise

Here's a nice piece of furniture that received a real makeover. It began as a plain white cabinet. . .

 

. . . and has been transformed into a stunning turquoise beauty.

This photo doesn't really do it justice. You'd have to see it in person to appreciate the depth of color and the feel of the finish. Brown undertones, a layer of a secret sawdust mix that adds texture, turquoise, walnut glaze, flyspecking, antique gold highlights and two coats of sealer varnish. That’s a lot of layers!

Katy, hope you're happily surprised by the transformation when I deliver this beauty back to your home!