![]() ![]() I have read it, a few times! Still like it. Thought it was about time to add Paint it Black to my books. With the luxurious prose and fever pitch intensity that are her hallmarks, Janet Fitch weaves a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and the possibility of transcendence.more Soon the two women are drawn into a twisted relationship that reflects equal parts distrust and blind need. But when she receives a call from the coroner, asking her to identify her lover's body, her bright dreams all turn to black.Īs Josie struggles to understand Michael's death and to hold onto the world they shared, she is both attracted to and repelled by his pianist mother, Meredith, who blames Josie for her son's torment. As Josie struggles to understand Michael's death and to hold onto the world they share Josie Tyrell, art model, runaway, and denizen of LA's rock scene finds a chance at real love with Michael Faraday, a Harvard dropout and son of a renowned pianist. But when she receives a call from the coroner, asking her to identify her lover's body, her bright dreams all turn to black. The path along the side to the backyard is lined with flowers.Josie Tyrell, art model, runaway, and denizen of LA's rock scene finds a chance at real love with Michael Faraday, a Harvard dropout and son of a renowned pianist. ![]() A new driveway, stained steps, and wildflower garden surrounding it add polish and charm. The previously pinky-gray garage - with vinyl siding and aluminum garage doors - looks far more sophisticated in its darker hue. They are tied back to the pillars using eye hooks and black paracord. The drapery "rods" were improvised from galvanized pipe fittings, with end caps large enough to prevent the drapes from blowing off. Chris sewed them to length and added black plastic grommets. The fabric is an all-weather, fade proof textile. We made drapes for the porch to add a whimsical touch. The finished modern gate and boardwalk create a more formal entrance. The backyard is a mixture of wilderness and whimsy, with Roger's polka dot painted Eames chair sitting amidst wildflowers. We dyed a white Butterfly Chair cover to match our color theme. The back porch features a charming container garden, perfect for days when we keep the French doors open in the kitchen. We built planter boxes and added huge boxwoods to add an English touch to the porch. ![]() The transformed home features dramatic color, tailored landscaping, and distinctive touches like planter boxes and bold pink doors. Roger created the feel of an English garden by dramatically cutting back the hedge on one side of the house, and cultivating a matching hedge on the other side. Our modernist wood gate lends a more formal garden house feel and helps keep Buck the dog from wandering. To make the simple front walk more memorable, we built a wood "boardwalk" that we painted to match the house. Trimwork and corbel details were highlighted not with a different color but with a different, higher sheen. Rather than continue with a multi-color paint scheme, we opted to paint the entire house in Sherwin-Williams Inkwell. The garage had been built many years after the house, yet shared the dull colors. The landscaping lacked structure, the porches were anything but welcoming, and the fussy paint scheme was overly busy and yet still boring. When we bought the house, the exterior wasn't in the best of condition. Testimonials and praise from Roger + Chris customers.Ī cute, 160-year old Italianate Victorian had the potential to be a stunning garden house - but only after taming the garden, adding style to the porches, and applying some unexpected new colors.Ī shot of the house from when it was abandoned in the 1990s. Or some combination.Īnswers to questions about doing business with us. Two guys, a dog, a tiny village, and a whole bunch of projects. ![]() Our most popular articles and topic categories. Here's to tiny houses!Ĭhris carries his camera everywhere. Using color to make dramatic, affordable transformations.įurniture and accessory styling tips for your home. Roger talks trends and best practices in kitchen style, layout, and functionality. Roger's Emmy-nominated show introduced home staging to America. In this new web series, we transform well-loved homes in need of a boost of style with bold colors, clever design tricks, and simple DIY projects. Keeping Austin weird with modern, green architecture and funky, rustic design. We renovate our 160-year old Italianate Victorian in Upstate New York. Services and support for design professionals Sort fabric and leather by color, durability, and more. Search by furniture style, color, and more. ![]()
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