Faux Finish Blog

5 Tips to Help You Start Your Own Business or Take it to the Next Level

Here’s how to start your own business or scale the one you already have

April 14, 2019

Portuguese Tile Fireplace Surround

Turn Your Boring Fireplace Surround into A Stunning Work Of Art Creating Your Own Portuguese Tile Design

Although I live in Florida, I love having a fireplace in my home, even if it’s not a real working fireplace. There is something about a fireplace that makes a home feel warm and cozy.

April 7, 2019

Design Your Own Wood Crate Coffee Table for under $150

Who would have thought that these crates could make something so beautiful? With a little imagination and a little paint, you can create your own custom coffee table for under $150.

March 31, 2019

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Budget-Friendly Mirror Makeover

This is a beautiful mirror. I love all the details and how it fits perfectly over the couch, but the color just didn’t go with the décor. I bought this at a garage sale for $200 about 10 years ago. Back in the day when Old World and the Tuscan look was popular.

Now I’m transforming my home in a Coastal décor, but I just couldn’t part with this mirror. So, I’m going to do the unthinkable.

March 24, 2019

Prints Charming

Fresh Contemporary Stencil Wall design Makes a Statement

Can you guess where the inspiration for the wall design came from?

If you guessed the comforter, you’re right. When I’m looking for ideas, I look for patterns, colors, and texture. It might be in a picture, a rug or in the bedding. Sometimes it is right in front of you and you don’t even know it.

March 17, 2019

Do I Need to Prep Before Painting My Room?

Do you need to prep before painting a room?

The answer is YES!

I would suggest you do the prep before you start your project. It will save you a lot of time and a messy cleanup.

March 10, 2019

How to Start a Blog

When I first starting blogging three years ago, I didn’t even know what a blog was much less how to start one. But, over time it became easier and easier. I love blogging and sharing my knowledge and projects I’m working on.

If you have never blogged before, you probably have all the same questions I had:

March 3, 2019

Luxurious Office Space with a little Bling

Creating an office space that makes it worth going to work every day

The inspiration for the wall design came from my client “Sterling Décor Group”. She came up with this incredible idea to create the same design on the desk as an accent wall in her office.

February 24, 2019

White Wash a Brick Fireplace

Fireplace Makeover in One Easy Step

When my client asked me to paint this massive fireplace, I was reluctant because it stands 23-feet high. Yikes! Because I like a challenge, I agreed to do it and I’m so glad I did. The results are amazing.

February 17, 2019

No Smudge Caulking

How to apply the perfect caulk line

Inevitably, when you apply molding of any kind to a wall you will end up with gaps. This is because the wall isn’t completely flat. The best way to give it that finished look is to apply a caulk line. The problem is, when you add the caulking it may come out thick and when you use your finger to smooth it out it will smudge on the wall and make a mess.

But I have the perfect solution.

February 10, 2019