Beach, Boat & Barn

Girly Modern

This design was inspired by an antique glass that I found in a local shop. It was originally done in  hot pink and bright yellow enamel on crystal- very, very beautiful. I created a quick sketch of the pattern and then created the stencil.

My new favorite Benjamin Moore paint color, Covington Blue, was first applied to the bathroom walls and then I printed the pattern in a crisp white. What I also like about this treatment is that it became a decorative molding where previously the walls seemed very plain.

While the stencil was feminine, almost lace-like, the rest of the room will remain clean and somewhat contemporary. I really enjoy combining modern design with traditional elements. It creates a fresh and youthful feeling to a space.]

Baby Flynn's New Room

Definitely the most challenging paint treatment I have done, but well worth the time and endless rolls of blue masking tape! We wanted to take a classic baby girl's room filled with pink and update it with two walls of multi-layered stripes. I then antiqued the walls with a white wash to set the colors back. The floor was sanded and also whitewashed to continue the soft feeling.

Furniture and accessories have started to move in and an ivory wool area rug has been ordered. Final photos coming soon!

Baby Jake's Woodland Mural

Baby Room

The client and I wanted to create a soft and classic look for her baby girl's room.  The watercolor animal fabric was purchased for a slip covered chair. (shown with chenille-braided throw rug)  Stripe detail with polka dots is hand painted by Beach, Boat & Barn. Stay tuned for updates. Congratulations to the new family, a baby girl born August 1st!!

Fresh Paint!

A recent color change in a Back Bay apartment. Colors were chosen from an existing sofa fabric to become the backdrop for a French Country look. Accessories, draperies and antiques will complete the look.

Little Fluffy Clouds

I recently painted some little fluffy clouds on the ceiling of a baby's room...

A Bedroom Makeover!

This wonderful full-sized spool bed was in need of a makeover. A dull maple finish was not worth salvaging and after much sanding and priming was painted a soft ivory.  Light distressing highlights the spool detailing.

Stencil Border

Pauline Curtiss and I created this stencil for a furniture store on the North Shore.  Previously the area was painted a drab grey and needed some brightening up.  This was the main elevator area with two doors that we leathered in a deep burgundy.  We painted and glazed the walls in an antique creme.  The stencil design was created to enhance the tin tile ceiling and architecture of this great space.

Color!

Color can be such an amazing and powerful way to change the feel of a room. It can relax, excite, soothe and stimulate, it can bring out the best in your furnishings and bring them together. 

This is a house in New Hampshire that had wonderful Victorian details but had been painted a dreaded bright white.  I chose this rich yellow to enhance the white mouldings and complement the warm walnut wood of the antique bookcase. 

Cape Cod Stencil

When the idea was first proposed to paint sealife on this 1' x 15' crossbeam, I knew I wanted it to be unusual. I have always loved handpainted tiles and thought it would be a great way to frame the individual creatures. After painting the beam with the stencil, I then glazed over it to give it some depth.