Friday Finds...Lauren Liess!

First of all HAPPY FRIDAY. Second of all sorry I was SO lame this week and slacked like a lazy teenager on blogging. Boy and I have been crazy putting an offer in on a house! YAY so exciting! And the snow storm didn't help. But I did brainstorm all week on new fun and exciting ideas to create in the upcoming weeks at the studio so stay tuned!

anywhoooo

This Friday Finds is an amazing interior and fabric designer....

We were featured last week together in a Washington Post article about local design studios that opened recently in the DC area. I am so happy to share her studio today and if you live locally or travel to DC stop by you will not be disappointed! 

 

Here are some of her portfolio pics...

Head over and check out her website and blog too!

Have a great weekend people! 

Friday Finds...Sunfire Girls!!!

This Friday I am leaning away from home decor or DIy and giving a shout out to a friend from high school who has started her own company...Sunfire Girls a kale chip company!!!

They are rocking new flavors like ancho chile and lime! So if you see this branding on your shelves pick it up!

Rock on women run businesses! 

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! 

Bamboo Lattice Wallpaper...Don't mind if I do!

A client of mine found this picture on Pinterest over the weekend and asked me where to find something similar. I absolutely love the color and pattern so I automatically went hunting! Check out what I found! 

Burke Decor Green Lattice

Brunschwig and Fils

 

Thibaut

Love them all!!! Happy Almost Friday People! 

WHAT WHAT...HERRINGBONE!

Now I am pumped to share my new artwork! All it took was a two canvases, a little paint, tape, and brushes! So excited to sell these guys in the studio! 

started by layering different colors of paint with a wide tip brush

then started adding painters tape in a herringbone pattern

after placing the tape I brushed on a layer of light gray paint between the pieces of tape

once dry I began to peel it off to create....THIS!!!

Just love them! And if you want them they can be yours for $300 for the pair. Size: 22" x 28" Just email McNamara Design!

Go for the gold!

Hey Hey Notebook Readers! Hope everyone is having a good day! I am excited to get started painting this chair for a client in McClean, VA. The client wants the chair gold...now check out the two tones I gave her as a sample...metallic (top) or pure gold (bottom)...which one would you choose? 

After pics to come! We went with the pure gold! Slightly lighter and will add the perfect touch to her daughters room! 

Weekend Wrap UP!

Morning this Monday Notebook Readers! How are you? Hope all is well! This past weekend was a blast! Check it out!

one of my besties, Jim, came into town! Great to see him and hang in DC at the apt! 

Boy and I got some grub at Crisp & Juicy...its the go to chicken place in Gaithersburg, MD...SO good! And they have fountain root beer! 

Trip to Michels! Paint heaven!

SO happy to meet this little one...my bestie Anne Marie's baby girl! Just precious! 

So excited to see my Mom on Sunday and get the scoop on the Mart this past weekend in Atlanta..so many new items and products for your home! Can't wait to see it all when I head to NYC in February for NY NOW! 

That's it people! Great way to start the week! Everyone have a great day! Off to a clients then the studio! 

Friday Finds...Jennifer Moreman!

Hey Notebook Readers!!! Happy Friday! 

I am always looking for new artists whether local or from Texas...as Jennifer Moreman is. Her etsy store shows the varying artwork she has creative that are one of a kind...you can even have her custom make a piece! Just love her aesthetic! 

Head over and checkout her website!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY PEOPLE!!!

Fix it up!

I just love finding old school desks...well after being a teacher for 10 years I'm drawn to them. I think they are a fun piece to add to a mudroom, playroom, or basement. I found this one in Western Maryland and knew once it was fixed up it would be fabulous. Now it needs a home! 

here it is before...it was old and dusty. I rejuvenated the wood stain and painted the frame a kelly green! 

Happy Fixing Up! 

Gray is the new white

Hey hey People! We made it to the middle of the week! Today I'm writing about the sheer increase of furniture clients have been requesting to be painted gray...I went through a high gloss white kick for a bit but now people have really been requesting all different shades of gray. They compare it to restoration hardware finish...which I get. Check out these chairs I completed in a gray tone and added a new ivory canvas seat cushions. They turned out great and the client just loved them! 

LOVE THEM! If you need any furniture painted and love in the DC area please contact McNamara Design!!!

Before and After!

I shared this photo when I posted about the opening of our studio...but you have to see where this chair came from! I found this chair on the street...yes can you believe it...for FREE on the street! I scooped it up because I just love the detail and the high back! I took off the seat cushion, painted the chair coral, then added gray houndstooth fabric to the seat. Done & done. Love the after!!!

Have a great day everyone! Hope this week is a great one for you!