I was quoted in an article by Joanne Richard of Sun Media that appears today in:
Unleash the power of colour
FRESH AS SPRING: Lift the doom and gloom with splashes of paint
Changing the mood of your decor
Brush away the blues with spring’s strong hues.
In all this doom and gloom, “we’re attracted to colours that are [...]
Martha Stewart Colors
Martha Stewart remains a decorating favorite because she instructs us on how to make everything in our home more beautiful. She has taken the same approach with her paint line.
Unlike most paint sample cards that include a single color or several shades or tints of the same color, Martha’s color swatches include [...]
Christopher Lowell Designer Paint
Besides the fact that just listening to Christopher makes me smile, I enjoy his down-to-earth style of giving decorating advice. This same approach is reflected in the way he put together the colors for his signature paint line.
Christopher has developed what I call an “edited” palette. What this means is that rather [...]
Ellen Kennon Full Spectrum Paint
What I like most about Ellen Kennon’s beautiful palettes of paint is that her colors are blended from the seven colors of natural sunlight. Without light-absorbing black or gray, her paints reflect a broader range of light.
By using several pigments, rather than the usual two or three, Ellen creates colors that [...]
Another article in my series “Kate on Paint” is posted.
Ralph Lauren Paints
The name Ralph Lauren has become synonymous with American style. He redefined American fashion and home decor and has always stayed true to his vision.
Ralph was the first designer I ever had a love affair with and he has held a special place [...]
In my continuing series “Kate on Paint”.
Cath Kidston
Visiting Cath Kidston’s website is like going through my grandmother’s attic and finding a treasure trove of beautiful floral fabrics and classic furniture items. What a treat.
Whimsical, classic and nostaligic are all adjectives that describe her unique, vintage inspired paints, fabrics and accessories for the home. [more...]
Citron Paint
Doesn’t it make sense that paints blended from eight to fifteen different color pigments would interact more with light than the standard two- or three-pigment paints? CJ Volk thought so, so she created full-spectrum Citron Paint. In addition to using more pigments, CJ also omits light absorbing black, allowing her paints to reflect a [...]
I just published another article in my continuing series “Kate on Paint”
The Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Company
Just looking at the colors of The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company takes me back to my grandparent’s farm and sitting on the back porch with a glass of lemonade and a plate of homemade molasses cookies.
For over 30 years, [...]
I just published another article in my continuing series “Kate on Paint”
Susan Sargent
Susan Sargent’s color sense is simple and playful. She is a fan of rich, vibrant colors and is not afraid to pair a hot pink chair with zebra print or lime green walls with brown furniture.
A textile degree earned in Sweden and 15 years [...]
I am regularly asked what I think about certain paint brands. The truth is that most paints companies today make quality products so what I like to point out are the things that most appeal to me about that particular brand.
Of course even the best brands can have some imperfections, so I also will [...]
