Archive for February 2012

You are Creative

Do you think you are creative?  Chances are you probably don’t.  Somehow, many of us have gotten the message over the years that we aren’t creative beings.  We mistakenly think creativity is a gift only given to artists, writers, designers and folks like that.  I encourage you to think again about your creativity.  You don’t [...]

And the Winner Is . . .

Thank you to everyone who entered The Larkin Painting Company’s First Ever Gratitude Giveaway!  This was fun, but I do want to keep sight of the reason behind the giveaway-gratitude.  I am grateful for the incredible support and enthusiasm I have received from all of you over the years.  Thank you for sharing your Larkin [...]

Seeing Red

From time to time on The Larkin Painting Company blog, we will be exploring hue, otherwise known as color.  Since Valentine’s Day is in the offing, the color this week is red.  Yes, red.  I know the color red can conjure up thoughts of fast food joints and toy fire engines (well, I like the [...]

What Color is Your Mood?

Do you find that the colors that surround you affect your mood?  Perhaps a blue vase full of vibrant yellow daffodils give you a happy and optimistic feeling, while your mint green linens leave you feeling relaxed yet refreshed.  The same can be said for the walls of your home.  They affect your moods.  When [...]