by Stacey Van Gundy | Feb 11, 2023 | Travel Tips
Jason and I have been to Hawaii four times and are headed back again in 2023 for the fifth time! I don’t know about you, but I really like to start the planning process for our vacations early. This gives me a chance to purchase anything we might need way ahead... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Dec 4, 2022 | Travel Tips
There are 5 main reasons why Jason (my husband) and I vacation in Hawaii rather than somewhere else warm. The first time we went to Hawaii was in January of 1992. My parents had a timeshare in Kona on the Big Island and took us for a visit. We stayed 7 days and had... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Nov 16, 2022 | Painting Tips and Tricks
I’ve used Benjamin Moore Advance Paint for at least 10 years now, probably even longer. I thought it was about time a paint review was in order. So let’s examine what Benjamin Moore claims this paint can do and see if it lives up to the hype. Also, if... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | May 31, 2022 | Artistic Finishes, DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks
General Finishes Milk Paint is a line of paint that I discovered over 10 years ago at my local woodworking store, in addition, it is my “go to” paint for furniture and cabinetry! General Finishes, based in East Troy, Wisconsin, prides themselves on being... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Feb 27, 2022 | Artistic Finishes, Painting Tips and Tricks
When my client called me and asked if I could create a wall finish reminisce of the french country she had seen when visiting France several years ago, I was on it! After meeting with my client and the designer (Rinseaux Interiors), I had a really good idea of what...