The Bee’s Knees

You should meet Christine DaSilva.  She is an extraordinary painter specializing in murals and custom wall design.  One of her latest projects was The Bee Wall as I like to call it.  Christine painstakingly taped the entire wall surface so that she could paint the bees and diagonal lines.  Of course, as can often happen,…

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A Nest for a Son

The Larkin Painting Company has completed another project.  Our client is ecstatic and so are we!  We used neutral colors in this upstairs nest.  It’s  comfortable and relaxing.  Our clients’ son can rest, play, and study in his renewed space.  We are always very happy when our clients send us thank you notes and pictures. …

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Happy Summer!

It’s unbelievable!  With the start of summer, 2013 is already halfway over.  It’s a well-worn saying, but it’s true: time does indeed fly.  With that thought in mind, I have two pieces of advice for you.  First, enjoy your summer.  Squeeze whatever vacation, beach, cookout, hiking and relaxing time you can out of the next…

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The Cover of New England Home Magazine!

We are beyond excited over here at The Larking Painting Company.  We made the cover of the   January-February 2013 issue of New England Home!!  Yes, that news required two exclamation points!  Boston-based interior design company, Terrat-Elms, hired us to help them realize their vision for this Back Bay condominium.  It was a fun project because…

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Yes It’s October

The leaves have just begun to turn. Mums are popping up on front porches and balconies all through the town. Maybe you’ve already gone apple or pumpkin picking. The days are slowly cooling, and the seasonal darkness is approaching. I too enjoy savoring each season, taking in its special beauty. Autumn is the time when…

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