Kerrysteele

LATEST ARTICLES ( 398 )

• This Could Happen

  

  Those of us without money trees often must compromise. I mentioned yesterday wanting these simple oval backed Louis chairs with my fabric on them. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Chair Envy

  

  I feel I must tell you that I want to divorce my kitchen table chairs. I began the whole affair 10 years ago, when cash was slim. They were heavy, vintage cherr... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Art Kharma

  

  I love discovering artists that are new to me. I had the pleasure of several conversations with artist Liza Hathaway Matthews and scored a short interview. 1.... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Your Weekly Dose of CL Snark

  

  You keep loving the snark, I'll keep writing it. I usually start these fun little trips to bitchy-land with daily perusal of the "furniture" category of my loca... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Awesome Etsy Finds

  

  HERE I found a few sellers recently on Etsy that have made my wallet go into hiding. I mean serious good stuff! This seller has trays for everyone, from the... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thrifty Thursday

  

  I was looking for a tray in a local thrift store, any color because I was planning on painting it. I never see good trays. I did come a way with a few goodies o... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pretty Paperwork

  

  Maybe you have already seen this free printable monogram but I thought I would pass it on. In my efforts to stay on top of the piles of paper in my life, I... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Craigslist for Dummies

  

  I got a great response to last week's post "Craigslist fun" where I said mean things about items posted locally. I have more mean things to share. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Horchow and Me

  

  1/2/3/4/5/6 A couple of my paintings are paired with items from Horchow.com. How did not how how to do this before? I am addicted. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Breakfast at Tiffanys

  

  by kerry-steele featuring lanvin dressLanvin dressnet-a-porter.comShort dressglam-net.comMaria calderara$150 - farfetch.comLanvin high heelsmatchesfashion.comTe... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Inspiration Boards

  

  I have been struggling with photographing my paintings in vignettes or larger room settings. In the places with ligh,t there is no good wall or furniture space. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Block Printing Tutorial

  

  I bought this vintage middle eastern block about a year and a half ago and have been dying to use it. I finally found a worthy project. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Craigslist Fun

  

  I have come to the conclusion that my local Craigslist is 98% useless to me. Most things I wouldn't even want in my basement. Occasionally there is something... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Work

  

  I finished a painting that seemed to take forever, this Saturday. Its a biggie at 48 x 48 and titled "Brownian motion". The term Brownian motion references... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 4 Helpful Tips for Paper Clutter

  

  A few days ago I lamented the lack of office space in my house. Someone commented that they would like my tips for containing the paper beast so here is my... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Confessions of an Etsy Artist

  

  People ask why I paint and what I hope to gain by it. I am not big on posting personal stuff here and I am still going to keep the nitty-gritty to myself but... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• I Have a Plan

  

  to fulfill my January goal with the supplies shown here. I have all but one item needed for the project so my husband is on board. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Office Space

  

  One constant in my adult life, has been the battle against paper clutter. The danger in tucking them away is, for me, completely and totally forgetting about... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 4 Favorite Chinoiserie Fabrics

  

  I am obsessing over fabric...again. When the teens don't clean their rooms, complete their chores satisfactorily or otherwise make me crazy, I daydream about... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Emerald Or Navy?

  

  I guess it depends on who you ask, Pantone or Beth. Pantone has declared, Emerald, the color of the year 2013. Beth of Chinoiserie Chic, has declared navy to... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN