SEGRETO SECRETS: MUNGER INTERIORS – August 18, 2011

Elizabeth Munger, an interior designer from Houston, emailed me with a few pictures of some kitchen renos for the Readers Kitchens series… Segreto did the plaster ceiling and the finishes on the the cabinets and paneling… The family room has a definite French feel to it. Again, Segreto Finishes make all the difference with their softly fauxed cabinets and mantel… I adore this newly designed entry! Leslie Sinclair of Segreto Finishes plastered the walls throughout.. [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: A New Look -- A New Feeling!!! – January 20, 2011

After surviving water damage, homeowners Jeff and Shanna decided to do a major renovation. Their home, although beautiful, was a typical "spec" house, traditional in style with white case moldings and granite in the kitchen. Still wanting a warm home that feels inviting and casual, they teamed up with designer Kara Childress and builder Steve Goodchild to accomplish their dream home!!! It was so much fun being a part of this team and watching the transformation. [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: Part Two – It's Move-in time!!! – July 25, 2011

Remember the home we looked at a couple of blogs ago where Builder Rona Milbauer, owner of Elron Construction, and Designer Julie Dodson were moving furnishings in getting ready for the clients unveiling of their dream home? It’s amazing how each layer of accessories and fabrics add a whole new dimension to a space. Julie’s inspiration for the home was spurred by the wife’s wonderful purse collection-- glamorous, elegant and sophisticated. [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: Comfortable Luxury . . . A Home for Living and Entertaining! – January 26, 2011

Is it any wonder that this home turned out so beautifully? Designer Julia Blailock and the homeowner have had lots of practice; they’ve designed six houses together over their 20-year relationship! Although the home has a Mediterranean architectural style, the design leans more towards Continental European, mixing some wonderful antiques with interesting textures and combining contemporary art with more traditional pieces. They worked with Robert Dame on the design from the beginning and brought in Memorial Builders as the builder. Having all the team members in place from the start of this project was an intregal part of what made the project such a success. [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: Elegant Eclectic – May 23, 2011 – Monday, May 23, 2011

This home was truly one of those favorite projects for me. After living in many different places, homeowner Tracy was excited about the prospect of building her own home and incorporating all the things her family loved about their previous homes as well as some personal touches to make the house suit their lifestyle. Tracy and I had a great time working together on the finishes and surfaces five months before move-in. As soon as she turned her attention to the interiors, a friend introduced her designer Cindy Witmer. Tracy appreciated how Cindy "stayed true to [her] vision and managed to pull it all together beautifully." [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: Revamping Grandmother's Attic – Monday, May 2, 2011

Using family heirlooms can add so much history and meaning, much more than new furniture ever can. But don't feel like the original finish can't be changed! Everyone has pieces that they bought in the past or inherited that no longer work with their room's new decor, so before rushing out to buy a new piece, consider adding on a fresh coat of paint or a specialty finish to give these furnishings the desired look and change the overall feel of the room. [Read Post]

SEGRETO SECRETS: A Reclaimed Home!! – May 9, 2011

I just couldn't wait to see my friend Lisa's rebuild of an original, 1880's homestead on her property in Round Top!!!! I had been lucky enough to go on a shopping spree with Lisa at the previous Marburger Farm Antique Show to shop for the house and couldn't wait to see it all done. I was absolutely amazed to see the final product with all her brilliant work that integrated the home's rich history with some modern country touches. Lisa’s mission in rebuilding the site was to not only provide a space for her growing family to gather but also lovingly restore a little piece of the past that resided on her land. She did a beautiful job saving, restoring and using as many salvageable materials from the original homestead as possible. [Read Post]

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