Posts Tagged ‘Boston’
Juneteenth 2020!
Hey folks. Happy Juneteenth! This holiday has taken on a renewed urgency these days. It was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation that black people in Galveston, Texas, who had been trafficked and held in bondage, found out that they were free. Two and a half years later. The Emancipation Proclamation was…
Read MoreGeorge Floyd-We Need Each Other
I cannot be quiet while my country bleeds. Growing up in the sheltered white culture of western Massachusetts, love of flag and country was instilled in me, not just as a special Fourth of July event but through the example of my father, a World War II veteran. “Liberty and justice for all” was not…
Read MoreClean and Safe Painting Procedures: COVID Update
Flowers are blooming and the weather has finally started to warm up. It is beautiful outside. As the state reopens, we continue to work cautiously and carefully as we help our clients improve their lives, homes, and the spaces that are important to them. Our painters continue to wear masks and utilizing frequent hand washing…
Read MoreWe Can Start Now
Father Richard Rohr is a world-recognized ecumenical teacher, and someone I admire very much. With so much horror showing itself in our country, our society and in the world at large, I often think of one of Father Richard’s quotes. He says this: “Christianity is a lifestyle – a way of being in the world…
Read MorePainting a Victorian Exterior
Our long-time customer owns a stunning Victorian home that recently required expert paint mixtures and paint application. Years ago, early in our relationship, he was concerned with finding the right company for his painting work. Our client is very well-versed in the trade and has a basis of knowledge sometimes made it harder for him…
Read MoreStained Wood Vents
We recently built and stained wood vents for a gorgeous commercial building located on the Boston waterfront. The vents were destined for the lobby of the building. We have had the privilege to have served (painting and installing wallcovering) this office building for many years. The building had preexisting wooden vents installed in the ceiling,…
Read MoreContemporary Wallpaper Design for the Home Office
With busy careers and home lives, many of us spend a lot of time in our home offices. Indeed, more and more of us work full-time from a home office. Modern life is demanding. Often we are so busy, we don’t have the time to pay attention to our office environment and give it the…
Read MoreA Winter Runner Welcomes Spring!
My name is Christine Da Silva. I am the Business Manager and Color Consultant for Larkin Painting Company. I am a passionate runner. Over the past few years, I have discovered some beautiful trails that are perfect for running and hiking during the warmer months. Throughout the summer, spring and fall, I ran and hiked…
Read MoreAward-winning Realtor Suzanne Nissen Presents Painting Tips for Selling Your House
Award-winning Realtor Suzanne Nissen expertly guides her clients during the home buying and selling process. Before we jump into her advice, let me tell you a bit about her. A lifelong resident of the Metrowest area, Suzanne Nissen has lived in Needham for 23 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Suzanne’s years…
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