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 | Feb 1, 2021 | DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks
A couple years ago, Jason and I made a trip to Waco to visit Magnolia… Inside I was mesmerized by all the zinc finishes and I was determined to replicate the look in a faux zinc finish. There were metal bowls, tiered trays and plant stands! We then ventured... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Jan 17, 2021 | Artistic Finishes, DIY Furniture, Painting Tips and Tricks
Is it the right fit for you??? For the love of design, decor and artistic finishes… That pretty much sums up what a Home Decor Artist is and why I enjoy my job so much! I have been a Home Decor Artist for the past 20 years and I can honestly say I... 
by Stacey Van Gundy | Jun 18, 2020 | Artistic Finishes, DIY Furniture, Stacey Designs Home
We started out with a custom cabinet base that Drywall Hubby’s partner made for us. I then applied a really rough application of antique walnut stain and then I sprayed it with General Finishes Sanding Sealer. After the sanding sealer was nice and dry, I...