It is really fun to go back and see what rooms we have worked on! This time, it is certainly a varied mix!!!

We have really been working hard to come up with some unique and contemporary new finishes!! I am in love with how this one we tested in my media bath turned out. The dimensional, soft graphic we created with by combining metallics and plaster offers a to-die-for textural combination!!! Imagine all the color combos that could be created!

This home was a sentimental one for me to be involved with. My cousins purchased the home from my aunt, so seeing the places I visited all my life transformed was fun!!

Photography by Wade Blissard

I love the way it turned out!!! The plaster was the perfect choice for these eight-foot ceilings, offering a reflective quality that appears to literally raise the roof!

The kitchen used to be closed off to the rest of the home. Opening up the walls and rearranging the placement of cabinetry and appliances sure gave the space a different feel.

Although the perimeter cabinets were glazed in a neutral to blend with the plaster, the center island was finished differently in a French blue gray! We brought in strokes of white to pull in the counters and floors.

Photography by Wade Blissard

The final look feels so luxurious! I love the mix of the tile backsplash, dark wood, and the striated island countertop!!!

Photography by Wade Blissard

These newly built cabinets in the office were given a furniture finish.

You can see the insides are gray! This was the base we started with for the entire cabinet, applying taupe glazes on top. Many times it isn’t necessary to finish the entire insides, depending on the look you want. If the fronts of the shelves are done, then the background color is a soft accent, saving cost without compromising the finished look of the piece.

Another one of my fave finishes that adds a sense of drama and elegance at very reasonably prices! When the base color is good to begin with, gold or silver leafing can be added to the bead detail only, giving a glamorous look with a minimal cost. I think The Owen Group and Richard Price Custom Homes were happy with this one!!!

This bath by Suzanne Duin made quite a transformation!! Here is the before as it was given to her.

What a dramatic effect the plastered walls and mirrors made! Look how much prettier the new colors of the trim and walls are with the flooring! I wish I could see it with the sink back in place!!!

This dining room by designer Kim Wilson is so cozy. There was very orange, aged paneling originally in this room. By painting the windows and trim and distressing the existing wood to feel reclaimed, we achieved a new look in this space!!! Her fabric and lighting selections were truly the icing on the cake.

What a difference this floor design made in this pretty but small entry way! Painted directly over the existing wood, I now feel like I’ve arrived when I walk in.

Not finding enough tile in the right size for this fireplace surround, designer Jennifer Martinez hired us to hand paint the design over the plain field tile they installed. We said it could be risky, but it turned out great and bonded well over the existing tile! Thanks for having faith in us, Jennifer!!

We’re sampling the highlight color here – so much more effective than a one-color script. This was such a fun project for Designer Genna Weidner and so inspirational I wanted to leave you with this painted thought…….

So true!!!!

What’s Cookin’ at Segreto

Scallops and Skinny Noodles in Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce!

I am so bad at taking pictures or writing down recipes, but this one was so good! I adapted this recipe from the Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce on the blog Julia’s Album. I always cook to taste, just like I mix formulas for colors – a little of this and a little of that. Of course, even though our Skinny Noodle Challenge is over, I still cook with them all the time, so this was perfect for me!

It serves 6. I looked up all the ingredients, and amazingly this only has 160 calories per serving!

Ingredients:
One head cauliflower
Organic low sodium chicken broth
One bag frozen scallops from Trader Joes
4 bags Skinny Noodles
Fresh rosemary
Fresh Mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup wine
1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Pepper flakes
Garlic salt or fresh, minced garlic
Italian seasoning
Tony’s Creole seasoning, if desired

Directions:
Chop cauliflower in large sections and put in water to boil. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning. Boil till soft.

In a large separate saucepan, put some chicken broth, fresh rosemary, garlic salt or fresh garlic, pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. When it simmers, add in defrosted or fresh scallops and mushrooms. Sauté until cooked. Remove from heat.

Put drained cauliflower in a food processor or blender with the Parmesan cheese and half a cup of the broth from the scallop mixture. If you don’t have enough, just use warmed chicken broth. Purée.

Open and rinse the skinny noodles. Pat dry with paper towels. Pour the Alfredo sauce into the scallop mixture and stir to combine. Then pour sauce over the skinny noodles. Add the wine and sea salt. Season to taste.

Enjoy! I hope everyone has a great week!