The WE of Us

Some time ago, I wrote about George Washington Carver. He is the patron saint of The Larkin Painting Company. I’d like to say more about why we adopted him as our patron saint. Carver was a botanist and an inventor who was born into slavery in America in 1864. Philip Shepherd in his book New…

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Create Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 1

There is no quicker way to change up your bedroom than to change up your wall color. Paint color can be a daunting design subject but we make it easier by dividing your color and design choices into specific categories. We will explore ways to makeover your bedroom with bright, trendy, patterned, and dark colors.…

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We Are Nature!

I’m thinking a lot about something, a colleague of my wife always says. Her name is Connie and she lives in the northern Minnesota woodlands with beavers as her neighbors. She reminds us often that “We are nature!” Let that sink in for a moment! Or better yet, think about the meaning of Mary Oliver’s…

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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…

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Benjamin 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 Their reputation as dull, bland, work-horses is outdated and unfair.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…

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Sophisticated 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…

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Yes!

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…

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Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year

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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…

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Five 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…

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