by Stacey Van Gundy | Jan 16, 2022 | Artistic Finishes, DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks
When you start out as a decorative artist, there are a few fundamental finishes you must have in your arsenal. Learning to create a copper finish is one of them. I believe it is so important, I made it one of the finishes I teach in my “Certified Home Decor... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Dec 12, 2021 | Artistic Finishes, Stacey Designs Home
I absolutely love decorating for the holidays! After decorating for 33 years of marriage and 4 children and running a home decor artist business, I’ve learned a few things! Here’s what I’ve learned to keep things in budget and not break the bank!... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Nov 23, 2021 | Artistic Finishes, Painting Tips and Tricks, Stacey Designs Home
I recently got called out to a home with two fabulous clay tile fireplaces. This particular home was built around 1910 and the fireplaces were original to the home. Over time, the clay tiles flanking each fireplace had gotten chipped. To rip out these gorgeous... by Stacey Van Gundy | Oct 13, 2021 | DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks
I’ve contemplated the shipping furniture game for quite some time. It seemed like a really BIG-HARD-SCARY thing for quite awhile! But I knew that the only way to up my game in the furniture painting market was to start shipping! I already paint pieces and sold... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Jun 20, 2021 | Artistic Finishes, DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks, Stacey Designs Home
There’s been a lot of talk lately on the inter webs about faux finishing and whether it’s out of style. Well I am here to say it is not. I have listed the 5 main reasons why faux finishing is still an avid part of decorating and design. Faux finishing...