Joyful Memories

Did you know that a part of our mission is to leave you with joyful and fun memories of our time with you?  You never think about it, but paint is a part of everyone’s life at some point.  It can call up certain emotions and memories.  Obviously our job is to make your dreams…

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Customer Service Award

It is our mission to deliver consistent, high-level, customer service to our clients.  The Larkin Painting Company has earned the Angie’s List Super Service award for the fifth consecutive year.  This customer service award reflects an exemplary year of service for 2015.   We are proud and honored to have served our customers so well.  The…

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The Special People in Our Lives

During the year, we all try to make sure we take time to recognize and appreciate the special people in our lives.  Sometimes we remember and sometimes we don’t.  After all, we are only human.  As cliche as it might seem, the holidays are the perfect time to pause and tell others how much we…

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Spirit of My Father

Going to work each day puts me in touch with the spirit of my father.  He passed away about three years ago, and now more than ever, I am aware of the values he lived and taught, even when he didn’t say a word.  My father was a provider.  He provided for his family, but…

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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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Double, double, toil and trouble

The Witch I saw her plucking cowslips, And marked her where she stood: She never knew I watched her While hiding in the wood. Her skirt was brightest crimson, And black her steeple hat, Her broom lay beside her – I’m positive of that. Her chin was sharp and pointed, Her eyes were – I…

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Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Birthday to the U.S.A.!  I know it’s raining here and there, and the fireworks have been postponed, but I hope you have a wonderful holiday!  Just in case the party hasn’t started at your place or if you did manage to ferret out a dry spot on the beach, I found a few good…

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Radio Entrepreneurs Interview

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jeffrey Davis at Radio Entrepreneurs.  His program spotlights entrepreneurs of “innovative and fast-moving” businesses.  It is an honor to be seen as such a business and to be a part of such  an inspired group. In the interview, I was able to share…

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Days of Gratitude – Day Two

We are continuing with our days of gratitude this week.  As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to pause, take stock and be grateful.  I know all too well how easy it is to get caught up in the busyness and bustle of  running The Larkin Painting Company.  Maybe that is why it is…

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