Continuing “My Mural Voyage . . .”
Next door I am greeted by the designer who had called first. Uncertain as to what the outcome would be I said a little prayer and trusted the right ideas would come to me.
The design of the fabric to be used in the dining room had looked a bit rigid. Then I noticed that the entry door hadn’t been installed, I asked if she new what the entry doors looked like. She said they were beautiful with etched glass panels. We went downstairs, leaned against a wall was a beautiful door and side lights each having a lovely, flowing etched design in the glass panels.
My suggestion was to continue the designs of the etched glass around the corner of the entry door, the openings to adjacent rooms and create a border on the wall across from the banister. This way we could bring in the colors of the fabrics which were scene from the foyer. She liked this idea better than using the pattern in the fabric. It definitely was a better fit to this foyer and a totally different look from the Parade home next door.
Close-up of freehand border coordinating to etched glass in door
Etched glass door panel and hand painted border
After discussing it further, I was about to leave when I turned and said, “By the way, I’ve been asked to paint in the house next door. Does that bother you?” Her response was, “Not at all.”
What powerful angels I have, first the idea for the doors popped into my head and then to meet with an understanding designer who trusted I could create designs that would not look similar to the home next door. Have you had an instance where you just had to “trust” that everything would work out for the best? Tell me about it.
Close-up of floral bouquet
Testimonial from Contractor
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