Showing posts with label Fauxology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fauxology. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Powder Room week on Fauxology

I am interrupting my reporting from my Belize trip to tell you about Powder Room week on Fauxology.


I am honored to be a featured artist today.  My submission was one of  five chosen out of 30 submissions!  The blog is written by Regina Garay and is all about decorative painting and how it relates to interior design both today and in history.


Her powder room series highlights the history of powder rooms  and how in these small and very special spaces you are provided with the opportunity to create a little gem of a room in a home.


I worked on this project with New Orleans based, designer Grace Kaynor.  She is an endlessly creative designer who always gives me a challenge that I enjoy.  It is these challenges that continue to make me better at my craft.  Her work is always fresh but heavily rooted in history, her travels and has a timeless appeal.  


The Amber Room in the Catherine Palace of Tsarkoye Selo
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Grace's vision for the powder room





I believe we accomplished our goal, which was to provide the client(whom is a lover of grand homes and furnishings) a painted jewel to make the move from 10,000 square feet on Saint Charles Avenue to less than 2,000 not so terrible!

All completed powder room pictures are by Monica Temonia of Temonia Photography.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

I can relate

These are the words of Regina Garay, the brilliant mind behind the blog Fauxology.  She recently attended the Design Bloggers Conference in LA and this was her blogger profile.


How Blogging Changed My Life: Regina Garay

I used to speak almost incessantly about design and decorative painting to loved ones. To save the relationships, blogging became the outlet for my passion.  It’s provided endless inspiration, unique opportunities and beautiful kindred spirits – all while honing a deeper appreciation of design.
P.S. I’m still invited to family gatherings.