Kerrysteele

LATEST ARTICLES ( 398 )

• Story of a Commission

  

  I recently completed a commission for a couple who liked a painting of mine that was not only sold but the wrong size and orientation. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• January Goal

  

  Lots of folks are blogging their decorating goals for 2013. I'm just gonna go with January. You see I am old enough to know that; a) I am old b) expensive crap... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• I Am Three!

  

  Actually, today is the third anniversary of me blogging. I had another blog that I wanted to change the name of and port all of the content over here but the... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fork and Spoon Need Not Apply

  

  "Rain at Sally's" 18 x 24 acrylic on canvas by Kerry Steele My friend Sally Kelly, recently painted a swirly, pink painting as an ode to my style. Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• What Was the Best Thing You Bought in 2012?

  

  This morning one of the things I purchased in 2012 made me smile because I like it so much. I hesitate to sound so materialistic but beautiful things in my hous... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Princess and the Pillows

  

  Since I did not feel like cleaning and I have a small case of painter's block, I figured I would browse Etsy for a few throw pillows for the family room. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Year End Review

  

  You probably have a never ending to-do list, like me, but once in awhile its good to take stock of things already accomplished. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 INTERIOR DESIGN

• If I Could Stretch My Living Room

  

  view toward the entryway of my house I have thought that my formal living room was oddly small since I bought this house. The heyday of the "parlor" is long gon... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Festivities, Etc.

  

  Panic has subsided and things are getting done. My father's early arrival has become quite the joke, even his wife thought they were leaving a day later. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sale Alert!

  

  I can't recall which fab blogger alerted me to the fact that all of the Target/Neiman Marcus items are on clearance for 50% off. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Its Here!

  

  My Spoonflower swatches arrived yesterday. That means that they are now for sale.I was able to approve the colors and reject some that still need tweaking.The... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Let There Be Light...sort of

  

  One blessed day about a month ago, the horrible florescent light fixture in my kitchen stopped working. It was funny because my husband had just talked me out o... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• All Art is Copying

  

  "All art is copying" is an alleged quote by Picasso and we all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.painting by Sally KellyI was so flattered t... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thrifty Thursday-under $5 DIY

  

  Last week I ventured out to the thrift store with my daughter in search of vintage clothes. I was quickly sidetracked by an idea that has been brewing for... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Oh So Strange

  

  I'm feeling a little defensive about my pathetic holiday decorations.Just not feelin' it in a big way.This frightening monkey (? Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Something for Nothing

  

  I have added a hidden page to my website with something for free.There are two downloadable PDFs featuring my paintings in the form of a sheet of four... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fun with Fabric

  Escher pagoda in Citrine and CW Peale silhouetteI feel slightly remiss in not continuing the Spoonflower madness from earlier this year. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Virtual Show House Day 6-Kitchen

  I hope you all have enjoyed this Virtual Show House series and all of my talented contributors. I was going to stay out of things but I thought the house... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Virtual Show House-Day 5 Kids' Rooms

  

  Day 5 is here and it is a double-decker design by Nancy and Bethany of Powell Brower Home. I asked if they would do a kid's room and they gave me two! Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Virtual Show House-Day 4- Master Bedroom

  

  Hello and thanks for returning for Day 4 of the Virtual Show House. I am sure that you ahve been inspired by my talented guests so far but Stefan of Architect... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN