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Do you want to take me shopping with you? This activity seems to be an ever increasing trend with Murals & Design. One reason that I am attributing it to is the fact that people live very full lives and just do not have the time to shop and many times return items that did not work. The main reason is most people just have no clue. Now don't get your feathers ruffled, I am not being ugly, but let's face it we all have our different talents and abilities. It's what makes life a "penny candy store" for those of you old enough to remember what that is! I can reassure you that I am the first to seek out guidance before purchasing those "out of my scope" items.
Before our shopping trip, Murals & Design will visit your home and make a list just like an efficient chef would do before going to the grocery. We will take photographs, gather samples of your existing soft goods like pillows and drapery tie backs. We will take paint samples, make accurate measurements and even remove a cabinet door to take along. It is important to have all the elements available and on hand to make sure that we can obtain that cohesive, designer look everybody is wanting. To accomplish this lofty order in most cases on the first trip, and in a timely manner, saves you money and loads of grief in the long run. Our rates are very reasonable and typically the savings more than pay for our services. Plus you get to buy me lunch!
The post today shows a snippet of a recent shopping trip for a sitting area in a master bedroom. In a future post I will give you some tips on shopping for granite for your kitchen.
So if you think you can do the shopping on your own, just keep one thing in mind; once the scissors make the first cut in the bolt of decorator fabric, or the fabricator installs the granite, you ARE committed. Some things just can't be returned, even if you have the receipt. haha! Usually these are your big ticket items. Ouch!
So, do you want to take me shopping?
That's all for now but as always...
Have a colorful day!
Murals & Design
Trudy 972-814-5856
This morning I woke up next to the man I said "I do" to 30 years ago today. Then I was showered with HUNDREDS of "sweet" kisses and a beautiful card that he made himself. He is so creative and has such a way with words. From the first day that we met in 1976, through today he has been leaving me expressions of his love and words of encouragement in cards, on pieces of scrap paper, on the back of the electric bill envelope, the front of the dentist reminder cards that get sent to the house and on paper napkins; whatever is available when an inspiration comes to him. I am not sure if he is aware of it but I have saved every sediment and cherish his written words because they come from his heart. The last line in the card that he made for me today says, "embrace my heart for just 30 more years and I will love you forever." (the rest of the words are only for me...)
Just the other day someone made the comment that we should consider renewing our vows at 30 years, and I have been thinking about that. The conclusion that I have come to is: why would I want to do anything that would cloud or replace the memories of that precious day. The vows that I promised at 1:00pm on April 21st, 1979, are the ones that I still hold close today, thirty years later.
If I take the time to sit quietly and close my eyes, I can still feel the fluttering in my stomach on the way to to church and the indescribable joy in my heart on that day. I remember reciting the "whether thou goest, I will go" scripture from the book of Ruth to Kevin and the tingle I felt when he placed the silver band on my finger. I can still see the tear that trickled down my Dad's face as he walked me down the isle and as I gazed into the eyes of my very soon to be husband when he said his vows, I could see into his very soul. Even in my sweet innocence, I knew it was forever...
I can even remember all the words to the songs that were sung. I think I'll sing them to Kevin tonight! I can still see the two doves that perched on the top layer of the cake, and my baby brother wearing the little white ring barer suit that I made for him. I still have the dime that my uncle gave me for a phone call the night before the wedding, just in case I needed to call him. Shopping for my gown with my mother was a special time. How we ended up with the "southern bell" look in Pennsylvania is still a mystery... but she assured me that hats were all the rage...
The first dance with my dad was a tender time and I'm not sure that he wanted to let me go! The last dance was with my mother and she really was not letting go! Kevin tore me from her arms and picked me up and ran from the reception hall to the car decorated with pink tissue carnations.
Then, our honeymoon began, with HUNDREDS of "sweet" kisses...
That's all for now but as always...
Have a colorful day!
Murals & Design
Trudy 972-814-5856
I know, It's been too long since I've made an entry here. I could blame it on a marshmallow chick sugar overload, but the truth is I am working on election signs. Once the initial graphic design work is finished, it's a pretty laborious and mundane job. I may post the finished signs and banners touting the candidates names and slogans for you...or not!
Speaking of names, this would be a good day to share something new that Murals & Design will be offering: custom painted wooden letters. A child's room would not be complete without having their names on the wall. The letters can be painted to match the decor of the room. Any color or theme...your wish is my command! How cute would they be hung with big satin ribbons for the girls, and I'll have to get back with you on the boys...hmm...
They are great gift ideas and are an alternative to painting directly on the walls. So many of you ask, "how much will that cost?" Well, Murals & Design has the policy of pricing each job as "custom" but I can tell you to budget about $28.00 for a 10 inch letter. A small price to pay to add the name of a very special child to complete the "look" of his or her room. Children love seeing their names "posted", and who knows, they might run for mayor some day!
That's all for now but as always...
Have a colorful day!
Murals & Design
Trudy 972-814-5856
The post today is a portion of a mural in a nursery painted by Murals & Design.
I love the "color of Easter." Pastel colors are not only calming to the eye but are soothing to the soul.
The downy soft yellow of the new baby chick and the minty green growth of fresh grass that tickles the toes...
Flowers that dot the hillside like the shades in the painters' box, back lit by a powder blue sky...
Crisp white pin tucked pinafores resting on top of cotton candy pink dresses...
Creamy ivory shoes and matching shinny purses that reflect the sherbet melon color ribbon tied around the basket which cradles the precious water colored eggs...
I love the "color of Easter," soft and tender, sweet and yummy.
That's all for now but as always...
Have a colorful day!
Murals & Design
Trudy 972-814-5856
How often do you use your dining room? Three times a year maybe? We spend lots of money on china and silver that sit in a cabinet the other 362 days. Not to mention the cost of the furniture that always looks like it was just delivered new from the store. Then you have the decor. Lamps and florals, art and rugs...
Now ask us ladies to do without our dining rooms and you would think that we were asked to give up our first born! So, the givens are: we will not do without a dining room in our homes and it is going to cost money to properly outfit it. When it comes to decorating it Murals & Design is quite capable and happy to help you, as seen with our dining room from the Grand Tour of Homes in today's post. But pushing my services is not the real reason for the blog today. I want to persuade you (and me included) to rethink the use of our beloved "museum like" dining rooms. Sure we want guests to feel special when they come for Easter dinner, but what about those that you prepare meals for everyday? They should be the most important "guests" that you will ever entertain. How about at least one day a week, bring "your" little family to the "special place" and show them how important they are to you. It's also a great time to create memories, teach etiquette and respect for fine things, even if you are only serving hot dogs! And you know what? It's OK if your two year old "accidentally" pounds his fork on the cherry wood table. It adds CHARACTER!!!
That's all for now but as always...
Have a colorful day!
Murals & Design
Trudy 972-814-5856
