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Mural, Mural on the Wall

Debra Disman — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:40:44 +0000

Debra Disman Principal, ArtiFactory Studio It Takes a Village to Make a Mural! Did you ever wonder how those magical murals you so enjoy are created? How did the artist get from an idea or a concept, to the finished painting, mosaic, or other work of art on the wall or ceiling? Decorative Painting: [...]

Self-Care in the Making: 4 Ways to Include YOU Back Into Your Life

SFWJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:44:04 +0000

by Stephanie Lema Founder-Be Postive Mom™ Stress, sleep deprivation, fatigue, frustration and the feeling of overwhelm. Shall I go on? We're working women and moms! We have responsibilities at home and the office. We've become pretty acc

Designing for Oneself is Not So Easy

Beryn Hammil — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:11 +0000

Beryn Hammil SF Bay Area Interior Designer

“The cobbler’s children have no shoes”...

is an expression used to indicate that the cobbler is so busy making shoes for his customers that he doesn�

Your Home and Life: Keep Things in Proportion

Beryn Hammil — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:32:52 +0000

Beryn Hammil SF Bay Area Interior Designer Our culture often includes the size of someone’s house in the definition of “success.” But times have changed and this is no longer a very good gauge of a “success story.” The Size of Your

Moms: Rev Up Your Goals and Get Inspired!

SFWJ — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:18:55 +0000

by Stephanie Lema Founder-Be Postive Mom™ Got goals? Whether it’s the goal to enjoy a pedicure once a month or the goal is to obtain a degree, we need motivation and inspiration to achieve our goals, especially the big ones. Long-ter

Your Home: What’s the Big Attraction?

Beryn Hammil — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:01:27 +0000

by Beryn Hammil SF Bay Area Interior Designer Magnetic attraction, laws of attraction, rules of attraction, however you phrase it, attraction is all about drawing one object to another. Whether it’s a compliment, a partner, an interper

2011 SF Decorator Showcase House

SFWJ — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:42:51 +0000

This year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase House is a stunning Italian Villa Estate, featuring incredible panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands, Alcatraz and the City. The SF Decorator Showcase is widely considered

Faux Finishing…Get the Look of Marble and Stone

Debra Disman — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:10:20 +0000

Debra Disman Principal, ArtiFactory Studio The Fun and Function of Fabulous Faux...The HeART of Stone and Marble Finishes! In recent articles, I have shared about several Faux Finishing techniques that are part of the magic of decorative pai

Women and Compliments… Letting Go of the Yes But!

SFWJ — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:52:10 +0000

by Stephanie Lema Founder-Be Postive Mom™ People give compliments to others every day. Compliments are those kind words of admiration that we share. A compliment may acknowledge a friend’s cute dress, a mom who juggles it all seamlessly or a

Update Your Home Decor with these Easy Ideas that Make a Difference!

Beryn Hammil — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:46:58 +0000

by Beryn Hammil SF Bay Area Interior Designer Difference: a change that has an effect. If “difference” means “change that has an effect,” then making a difference means actively doing something for a change to achieve that effect.