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Comment on Farmhouse Exterior Renovation by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:13:09 +0000

Thanks for the question. The blue was color matched to James Hardie’s Evening Blue. The off white is Farrow & Ball’s “off white” and the red was custom mixed. I actually had it colored matched to a vintage red, leather Coach bag that I had and loved.

Comment on Farmhouse Exterior Renovation by Rose

Rose — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:07:17 +0000

Your farmhouse is lovely. Could you tell me what colors you used?
Thanks
Rose

Comment on Setting the Stage to Sell Your Home by Thomas R Hutton

Thomas R Hutton — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:32:11 +0000

Hi Dawn,
Such great advice! I was just looking at listings in the coastal area of Virginia. Some homes were all together with nice settings and neat clean areas. Then others, as you have said were in a state of clutter or worse. My reaction was they must not really want to sell this one and I moved on. Thanks for your insight!
TR

Comment on Download My Free e-Book: How to Pick the Perfect Paint Colors by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:52:47 +0000

Thanks for the note. I had someone else tell me that but when I test the link and form it's fine. I'm not sure what is going on! If your client's house is a Victorian, the sky is the limit with color choices and combinations. I'd dig deep into finding out what colors your client really likes then find complementary colors. Most Victorians are painted with three or four colors. Maybe Google Painted Lady Victorians to find inspiration. And post a picture on my Facebook page when it's done! Thanks, Dawn

Comment on Download My Free e-Book: How to Pick the Perfect Paint Colors by Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:51:12 +0000

I have tried several times to fill in the above form but it won’t take it. It said something about site maintenance?? Maybe it’s me?? I’m trying to get your ebook and ask your opinion on an exterior job I have coming up…
I have an old farm home (Victorian??) that will be turned into a retail store (home decor, etc.). The client wants “eye-catching” exterior colors while maintaing the charm of the style. It is in a somewhat rural community on a busy highway. Any thoughts?

Should I try again later for the e-book?

Thanks,

Peggy

Comment on Decorating on a Budget Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Style by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:36:42 +0000

Thanks for feedback!

Comment on Decorating on a Budget Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Style by kristie@thedecorologist

kristie@thedecorologist — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:18:17 +0000

Great ideas for fall decorating! Thanks for sharing

Comment on How Dirty is Your Carpet? by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:18:23 +0000

Oh, I’m never having the Kirby girl come to my house then! It’s so dusty from our woodstove and all the pollen out here in the country! I have a Hoover The Boss vacuum and I hate it – loud, noisy, awkward to use – so I don’t vacuum unless I have to! Some day I will retire to warm climate and only have tile and rugs I can throw in the wash! Thanks for your comment!

Comment on How Dirty is Your Carpet? by Carrie Marie

Carrie Marie — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:46:16 +0000

Hi Dawn. I totally agree with you how nasty carpets can be. We built our house almost 5 years ago and have wall-to-wall carpeting in our living room and bedrooms. We also do not wear our shoes in the house or allow eating (other than the occasional bowl of popcorn with a movie) in the living room. About 4 or 5 months after we moved in I agreed to have a kirby salesperson come do a demonstration. I let them know that I was not interested in having my floors vacuumed since the carpets were brand new and my vacuum cleaner was new as well, which I vacuumed with regularly (including right before they came), but I would allow them to do a demonstration on our furniture, since they were not new.

Well, the kirby girl came and demonstrated a brand new kirby vacuum cleaner, first on our rug, even though I didn’t really want her to, and then on my furniture. To my disgust, my carpet was nasty dirty. I couldn’t believe the amount of dirt/dust/nasiness she was able to get out of my brand new rug after I had just vacuumed with my brand new vacuum.

If a brand new carpet is that gross, I can’t believe how nasty the old ones are. If I had known, we probably would have gone with more hard wood than carpeting.

Can’t wait to see pics of your new bedroom!

Comment on My Top 5 Tips for Choosing a Paint Color You Love by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:56:52 +0000

Hi Mary,
The pink laundry room is Benjamin Moore’s Deep Carnation 2086-40 mixed in Pittsburgh Paint Manor Hall. I would not recommend it for a room where you spend a lot of time – it’s definitely bright!! I love it for the laundry but I’m only in there a few minutes a day! The nursery is long been converted to a big boy room but I used the Anjou Pear in my office because I loved it so much!
Best, Dawn