2011 May

Saturday Spotlight #12

May 14, 2011

Welcome to the 12th edition of Saturday Spotlight! Week 12 is here...how was your week and what amazing creations did you make? We can't wait to Sneak a Peak! This linky party hosted by Jenna of SAS Interiors and Jenn of Green Door Designs is fun and unique! Link up your project ONCE and it's showcased on TWO blogs = More exposure...More FUN?! Our combined FEATURE pick from week #11How adorable is this Doggy Bucket created by Kim of Keller Creative?! Jenna's Pick from week #11A Goodwill find turned into a treasure! Love these coffee bag side tables created by Angie at 221 … [Read more...]

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Paint Tips & Techniques: Essential Painting Tools

May 13, 2011

What a great week it has been, plus a giveaway...how much better can it get?! To round out the SAS Interiors Paint Week, I'm going back...Way Back... to these posts. Let's take a look at these oldies, but goodies ~ Aside from estimating how much paint is needed, what paint is best to use, and what brush/roller is best for the project, you NEED to actually choice a color. And what better tool to use, than this: Sherwin Williams created this amazing tool ~ a Paint Visualizer, where you can upload a picture of your space and virtually see your room with other paint colors. When … [Read more...]

Paint Tips & Techniques: My Favorite TIP & a Fabulous Giveaway from Small Wall

May 12, 2011

Today is very exciting! I am sharing my #1 FAVORITE paint tip, as well as offering a super awesome giveaway. What do you do with your paint brush or roller in between coats? Do you wash it with water, and then are left with a runny brush or roller the next time you use it? if so, Problem solved! There is never a time when you're painting that you'll be done with the brush or roller after your first coat. Either you need to take a break OR you are waiting for the paint to dry. Before I discovered this paint trick, I used to wash my brush/roller with water EVERY TIME to avoid … [Read more...]

Paint Tips & Techniques: Tools and a ‘How-To’ on Applying Paint

May 11, 2011

Hasn't it been a great week learning about so many paint tips and techniques?! I am a huge believer that paint is the #1 element needed to update a room. Now that we've explored how much paint is needed for a room and what paint is best to use, it's time to actually start painting! But how do you use a brush and roller? How should paint be applied to the wall? Are these questions that have popped into your head when your mind thinks about painting? Using these simple tips, you'll be on your way to painting a beautiful space! Using a Brush Dip your brush into the paint can so … [Read more...]

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Written by by Jenna | Filed Under: Paint | Paint Techniques | Paint Tools | Tagged With: Applying paint to a wall, Brush nap, Choosing a Paint Brush, Choosing a Roller, Making an "M" on the wall while painting, Paint Brush, Paint Tips, Roller

Paint Tips & Techniques: Choosing the Right Paint for Your Project

May 10, 2011

Selecting the right color for your project is important, but choosing the right paint for the job and using good application techniques is even more critical to achieve a beautiful, long-lasting finish! Yesterday, I shared an easy-peasy calculation for estimating how much paint your project will need, and today we'll explore: What is the best paint for the project? Latex or Oil? Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss, or Hi-Gloss? And, do I really need a primer? Let's start off with the last question first ~ {Is a primer a must?} YES!!! Primers provide the necessary foundation to give the … [Read more...]

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Paint Tips & Techniques: Estimating How Much Paint is Needed for a Room

May 9, 2011

Painting your home opens up a wonder of possibilities to express who you are and bring life to your space. With the ability to add color, and even possibly be daring with the color that you choose, paint can bring life to your decorating vision. After you've chosen your new hue, whether it be cranberry in the living room or caramel in the kitchen, you want to make sure you have all the supplies and tools before starting. This is key to a successful paint job! And to start off you need to know how much paint you'll need, right?! So.... How much paint will I need for my space? To … [Read more...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2011

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Saturday Spotlight #11

May 7, 2011

Welcome to the 11th edition of Saturday Spotlight! Another amazing week gone by and we're on to week 11. Thank you all for returning week after week to include your awesome and creative projects! And a BIG shout out to all the Mom's out there ~ Happy Mother's Day. This linky party hosted by Jenna of SAS Interiors and Jenn of Green Door Designs is fun and unique! Link up your project ONCE and it's showcased on TWO blogs = More exposure...More FUN?! Our combined FEATURE pick from week #10Charity of All Things Beautiful painted these - WOW! What a great tribute to Frank and … [Read more...]

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DIY: Framed Chalkboard Medicine Cabinet

May 5, 2011

A few weeks ago this DIY project was featured by Beckie at Infarrantly Creative, but I had to share it with you as well in case you missed it. It's one of my most ingenious favorite projects yet! When recently working on my kids bathroom makeover on a budget, I questioned what to do with the mirrored medicine cabinet ~ Leave it? Or take it out? The mirrored front medicine cabinet is positioned on the side wall, and since there is already a mirror over the sink, there really wasn't a need for it. BUT, I didn't want to leave a huge hole in the wall AND I wasn't interested in … [Read more...]

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Written by by Jenna | Filed Under: DIY | Paint | Tagged With: chalkboard medicine cabinet, chalkboard paint, DIY, Framed medicine cabinet, medicine cabinet, SAS Interiors

News & Announcements for Willow House

May 4, 2011

You may or may not know, but along with being an Interior Designer and a Blogger, I'm also a Design Consultant with Willow House. If you follow SAS Interiors on Facebook, you get to see my Top Picks and Deals on a daily basis. There have been so much exciting news lately, that I had to bring it over to my blog and share it with YOU and everyone! Where do I even begin....?? I guess it's best to start off with our everyday, amazing deals ~ Customer Special - Spend $39.96, and get one item under $40 for 50% off (this includes May sale items - fliers below) Willow House has an outlet … [Read more...]

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