Mari Richards
- Location:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States /
- About me:
- Houzz Contributor. Founder of design blog http://www.smallforbig.com
Toy designer, artist, professor, mom, chocolate hog, pianist, and creative type. Stop by the blog for more of my faves, DIY, and inspiration! / - My favorite style:
- modern boho retro eclecti minimalism = mishmashed /
- My next house project:
- Honestly? Thanks to sites like Houzz, I think it's time to redo everything.
Mari Richards bookmarked an ideabook
7 Unexpectedly Intriguing Places for Art
Elicit surprise and delight by displaying art in spaces where someone might least expect it Full Story »
Coming Abstractions RosieW - for outdoor art I would definitely advise a quality acrylic paint (like Golden or made-for-murals NOVA paints) on canvas with a minimum of 2 coats of acrylic UV varnish for added protection. I've created a number of paintings on unstretched canvas and nailed them to my fence, where they hung for several years. The colors never faded though eventually the canvas was shredded by a curious neighborhood cat who decided to make a couple of the lower ones his clawing post.....
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rosiew Thanks for the great advice, Coming Attractions. Now I need to talk an artistic friend into doing something for me. I paint - walls, houses, nothing in my soul can produce a lovely painting.
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Mari Richards bookmarked an ideabook
8 Homes With Exterior Paint Colors Done Right
Get ideas for an exterior palette from these homes that run the gamut from Mediterranean to modern Full Story »
laurie_lisak I really enjoyed your review of the housing color combinations. I am struggling with colors for my front porch and my back deck. The brick has a lot of orange in it. Any suggestions? 
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Alside Alside tcufrog - You may like our interactive Design Showcase Apps! They allow you to select colors and products to appear on sample homes. You are able to use this tool to find the perfect design combination for your dream home! Here are some examples! Check them out! http://www.alside.com/index.aspx?page=501 
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Mari Richards bookmarked an ideabook
My Houzz: Original Drawings Guide a Midcentury Gem's Reinvention
Architect's spec book in hand, a Washington couple lovingly re-creates their midcentury home with handmade furniture and thoughtful details Full Story »
K.O.H. Construction Corporation I viewed the pics at "other photos". That's a good size home and a lot of work. Really looks good through out.
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Mari Richards bookmarked an ideabook
Hot Looks From the Spring 2013 High Point Market
Get an eyeful of some of the colors, textures, materials and more taking a big stand at North Carolina's huge furnishings trade show Full Story »
Mari Richards bookmarked an ideabook
My Houzz: Humor and Kitsch Meet Midcentury Modern
Candy-colored accents set off clean lines and mod furnishings in this playful, approachable home for a Texas family Full Story »
Mari Richards published an ideabook: Warm Up the Home Office With a Fine Wooden Desk
Warm Up the Home Office With a Fine Wooden Desk
Let corporate settings keep their steely formality. These wooden desks for a home office celebrate natural beauty in all its glory Full Story »
Sayra Adams There's no need to pay an arm & a leg on furniture! I scored an AMAZING mid century pine desk with toothpick legs. It's alot like the featured desk above. I paid $45 for my desk. I looked it up online, and it had a $1,200 value! The pine is scuffed and sad looking. So I'm painting the outer part gloss white. The drawers will be natural pine. It pays to check out thrift stores, and Habitat Restore!
Studio NOO Design Nice furniture indeed !
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