Quantum Entanglement of Soul

In quantum physics there is a theory known as quantum entanglement. Mel Schwartz writes in Psychology Today: “In the microscopic realm once two particles experience a shared state they are no longer separate entities but exist as one. This remains true even when they are separated by a great distance.”  This means that the state…

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Assabet Valley Cooperative Placement Program

The Assabet Valley Cooperative Placement Program allows students employment opportunities where they can enhance their technical skills in their chosen career field. This program is state-approved and provides a great opportunity for students to earn money while working and gaining real-world experience in their chosen field instead of putting hours in another type of job that…

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Kitchen Cabinet Renewal

Is it time for a kitchen cabinet renewal? The look of your kitchen cabinetry can make or break your kitchen’s aesthetic and design. Cabinets are practical and necessary. However their sturdy practicality doesn’t mean that they cannot be a beautiful part of your kitchen too. Kitchen cabinets provide a place for your dishes, foodstuffs, and…

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Giving Up Hope for a Deeper Hope

One of the joys of my profession is the opportunity to meet and connect authentically with amazing people. Our Larkin Painting team is composed of incredible individuals. Every day I get to work and create with clients and all sorts of people who have their own unique stories and perspectives. My life is richer and…

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Captiva Home

At the Larkin Painting Company, we enjoy working with other craftspeople and learning about their areas of expertise. Have you seen gorgeously updated furniture on Instagram? There is a good chance the piece you saw was created by Captiva Home Decor. If you have ever wished you could have such a piece like for your…

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2018 Annual Faux and Decorative Finish Contest

This past November, we attended the 2018 Annual Faux and Decorative Finish Contest hosted by the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) and the AVRTHS Painting and Design Technologies Program! The contest was coordinated by Painting and Design Technologies instructors, John Hughes and Tim Tonelli. This event was started over 20 years ago as a component…

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Breaking Through the Noise

I talk a lot about how silence and stillness nourish me. Every year, I retreat with my wife to Maine to breathe in silence and stillness. As I sit on my favorite coast listening to the choppy waves signal a coming storm, I become more deeply aware of the music of silence and stillness in my…

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Our Paint Samples Help You Choose the Perfect Color

At Larkin Painting, there are many aspects we must consider in order to ensure your complete satisfaction with our work. Every project is different and all of our clients are unique and have their specific tastes and preferences. We often emphasize how preparation determines the quality of the outcome. We must also consider how “right”…

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Nine New Colors from Farrow & Ball

If you are tired of looking at the same old wall color, you are in luck. Farrow & Ball recently announced nine, new spectacular colors for your home. They are School House White, No. 291, a soft off white; Treron, No. 292, a dark grey green; Jitney, No. 293, a brown-based neutral hue; Paean Black,…

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