Get Organized – Top 5 Tips to Building a Catalog
We all have something we collect, whether for a hobby or work. Sometimes though, your collection may seem more like a disaster than an asset if things get…
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2018 Planning: Kicking Things Off Strong!
2017 was a great year for nluv Finish and Design Studio as we began our journey. And now… 2018 is here & we are ready to kick things…
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The Simplistic Beauty of a Stained Wood Finish
Simplicity is the secret ingredient to a truly beautiful design. To create an amazing piece, it doesn’t mean you must have 15 layers, an intricate color palette, accents…
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A Custom Picket Fence… Reclaimed Pallet Wall Art that is!
We always have extra wood lying around the studio, especially old pallets. My mom loves birdhouses and family photos, so I decided to come up with a pallet…
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Delicate & Durable: An Antique Table and Chair Restoration
This past summer, we scoured our favorite hot spots to find a few special pieces to add to the project lineup. Last week we talked about where to…
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Wake-Up Wall: Inspirational Signs for a ‘Kick-in-the-Pants’ start to your day!
Kick off your day with a little inspiration & get things going right! Create a ‘Wake-Up Wall’ and remind yourself each morning to have the most amazing day…
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Top 5 Tips: Art Project Cleanup
Studio time can’t be all fun and no project cleanup, unless of course you have an unlimited bank account & use supplies and tools once and buy new…
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Dimensional Stenciling: Get Creative with Texture
Just by themselves, stencils are so versatile, enhancing fabric, furniture, wall art, paper… you name it! But, what if your project is just missing that ‘special something’ and…
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Brush Care: Love your brushes for a lifetime!
Over the last month we’ve had a blast building our Snowboard Feature Wall & are now ready for winter fun. When working on an extended project with lots…
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Custom Mixing: An Artist’s Cheat Sheet
Plasters, paints, color wheels, stone, sand, mica, glitter, stains… And the list goes on and on! There are so many products and color choices in the artistic and…
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