Posts by Angela
Celebrating Our Guard-Soldier
May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time to recognize and thank active and inactive military. In 2019, Fabricio Lage became a Citizen Soldier with National Guard. Some of you may have had the pleasure of meeting Fabricio or having him beautify your home. Roger Lage, who is Operations Manager at Larkin Painting, is his…
Read MoreBenjamin Moore’s Neutral Palette
In the past, neutral color palettes were seen as boring and predictable. However, these quiet hues are actually color design gems. Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair. Neutral does not mean boring. Neutral also doesn’t mean 1980’s style beige. Paint manufacturers have updated their beige hues so that they look and…
Read MoreSophisticated and Bold Bedroom Makeover
We transformed our client’s dark blue guest bedroom with classic neutrals and a sophisticated wallcovering. We were privileged to work with Hammond Design, the design firm on the project. They have an impeccable eye and always approach each design with thoughtfulness, careful planning, and sustainability. Their creations are always stunning and their clients are always…
Read MoreDoran’s Wisdom
April is Autism Awareness Month. I have a grandson who lives with autism. He just turned 20 years old. He will probably never be able to live without the support of a group home setting. Many people are qualified to speak about the developmental disorder and its effects on individuals and families, but I would…
Read MoreYes!
In the past few months, I have been asking the forest in the town of Natick for permission to walk on its earth, mingle among its trees, listen to the tapping of its woodpeckers and the hoot of its owls, hear the rush of its waters, along with many more other delights. Before I enter…
Read MoreBehr’s 2021 Color of the Year
Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year is finally here! It is our annual tradition to explore the colors of the year from the various paint companies and manufacturers. Behr just recently announced their featured color. Like so many paint companies, Behr is focusing on a color that provides comfort and grounding during this second year…
Read MoreOur Ceiling Repairs Renewed Our Clients’ Home
Our clients needed us to repair the damaged ceilings in their bathroom, living room, and primary bedroom. They also needed us to repair the crown molding in the primary bedroom. It is harrowing to discover water dripping from your ceilings. The damage isn’t just unsightly. If left unaddressed, harmful mold can creep into your home,…
Read MoreFive Top 2021 Colors Your Powder Room
Our homes are more than four walls. As Bill explored in this month’s Care of Soul, our homes are “structures that create spaces in your life, places to sleep and rest, . . . , places of privacy to get ready for work or bed.” At Larkin Painting, we have always thought that homes should…
Read MoreHome Soul
Hi Folks, We know that the entrance to your home is not just an opening surrounded by wood, allowing access by swinging a wood or metal panel door, but a passageway where you welcome family and friends. It is a threshold that you crossed as newlyweds or when you brought home your newborn child, an…
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