Dreamingincolor gets the Ruthies Award

Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the fastest growing city in Tennessee and is 4th in the country. I hope that means something for our little historic town. There are lots of new things coming in and a few greats still here. Dreamingincolor store just celebrated 3 years in business. This is something I am very proud of. In today's world it is hard for small businesses to survive. Just thankful to be here another day!

Dreamingincolor has received a few awards this year too! I was just recognized with a 2016 Ruthie for Best Artist and Best Used Furniture Store. It is always great to be recognized for the work you do. Thank you Murfreesboro!

If you haven't been in to shop, we carry lots of unique items. Handmade, art, custom painted and built furniture. We offer upholstery, restoration, custom painting, and custom draperies. We build new furniture too! Lots of great things going on all the time.

And now we are ready for the holidays. All decked out with beautiful decor in every room. So come check us out.

Store Hours

Tues-Sat 10a-5p

Sundays after Thanksgiving 1p-5p

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Hope to see you all for the holidays!

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Dreamingincolor Art Competition

2016 Art Competition Guidelines

Eligibility

Kindergarten through Twelfth grade

Judging and Winners

• Dreamingincolor will host event.
• A panel of judges throughout the arts community will be judging entries.
• A finalist from each grade group K-1,2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9,10-12 Total 6 finalists
• These finalists will be named best-in-show out of their group
• Artwork of finalists must be delivered by December 7^th 2016
• All finalists and artwork will be featured at the December 9^th Boro Art Crawl at Dreamingincolor 504N Maney Ave Murfreesboro 37130 with a showing and reception Must be present.
• Finalists will also receive a ribbon

Submission of Artwork

Create a Digital image of artwork using the hashtag #dreamingincolor

Choose one or all:

upload to facebook and tag Dreamingincolor

upload to instagram and tag dreamingincolorblog

email to deneen@dreaming-n-color.com

bring a digital print of artwork to Dreamingincolor 504N Maney Ave Murfreesboro 37130

Make sure the image is clear and crisp. This is how it will be judged.

*Make sure we have a first name, grade and a way to get in touch with you if you are chosen.

Artwork theme

The theme for the Dreamingincolor art competition is Winter. This can be anything related to winter or holiday. Only one entry per student.

Media and Technique Requirements

Any of the following may be used:

• Paint
• Drawing Materials
• Collage
• Sculpting
• Digital Illustration

Judging Criteria

A judge panel in the arts community will review artwork submissions based on the following criteria

• Interpretation of Theme
• Technical skill
• Originality
• Use of Color

Copyright Law

Any artwork that depicts copyrighted images will be rejected. Must be original ideas and created solely by students.

Deadline for entries

November 25^th 2016 is the deadline for entries. If chosen we will contact you by November 30^th 2016. All chosen artwork must be delivered to Dreamingincolor 504N Maney Ave Murfreesboro 37130 by December 7^th 2016.

Thank you for participating!

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Harry Potter Outdoor Decor

It's Fall!!

Well, officially anyways..it is in the 90's in Tennessee.

Doesn't matter though, I am in a decorating mood.

Making,creating, and designing using themed decor is something people enjoy. I have designed so many fun ideas over the years for clients and when decorating Dreamingincolor. It is a fun way for people to express themselves by relating to characters, books and movies. Sometimes they become part of our memories from childhood. 

I have decorated with Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz and Polar Express to name a few. I create a Tin man Candy dispenser here. This season Harry Potter is the theme for our Halloween/fall decor.

Inside we have  Olivander's wall of wands and a mantel of bottles and spells.

The great hall with floating candles and pumpkins.

I love this theme because not only is it really creative to work with these characters from the books and movies but it makes Halloween decorating festive without being scary. With the new Harry Potter book out this year I thought this would be a great idea.

Outdoor decorating is more of a challenge. I wanted a big enough impact. Then I found the most awesome blow-up!! I have to admit I usually hate these things. I feel they look tacky and cheap most of the time. This year though I couldn't resist. I think if it is put in the right setting it works.

I decided to create a scarecrow and use one of the blow ups I found. A DRAGON!!!

Don't you just love decorating?

Halloween is so much fun. I tend to get carried away with all the possibilities.

I had to build and create the Harry scarecrow first

I started with a couple of 1"x 2" sticks cut and put together like a cross

This will be the body of Harry

I screwed them together to make the base for the body

Using some burlap I painted and created the head of Harry. I even gave him his iconic lightning bolt!

Then I dressed him with a shirt, pants and a cape. Put a Hogwarts type tie around his neck .

Since this will be outside I stuffed it with plastic to keep the form and help from retaining water.

I hammered the stake stake in the ground. I topped Harry's head with a witch's hat and attached glove and wand in his hand.

This isn't the first time I did a scarecrow for fall. I have also created one for a Wizard of Oz theme.

Adding the dragon  to Harry's side was what this scene needed. 

His tongue waves in the wind and he lights up

It is 7.5 ft tall

Cute, not scary.

I think this is something that kids of all ages will enjoy.

I am going to have fun adding more to this scene. I might have to make another trip back to the store for more Halloween goodies.

What will you create this year?

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Upholstery in Tennessee

It is really hard to find someone that does upholstery. It is even harder to find someone that does it well. I am proud to announce the Dreamingincolor now offers upholstery in Tennessee. Murfreesboro residence and beyond have been eager to get there furniture pieces renewed. So glad we can offer that here.

We have done quite a few in a short time. I would like to show you a couple. This settee is from the 1800's. It had horse hair in the seat and was very crunchy. Ha! We painted the wood to reveal the carvings and totally redid the upholstery and filling.

This was another piece from the 1800's. It was missing the whole bottom. This upholstery is tufted with covered buttons on back. All restored and beautiful.

This chair is a personal favorite. I love the brass nail heads used to accentuate the curves. This chair was painted in Driftwood, The Ikat looking material really brings it up to date.

These are just a few of the pieces that have been restored. The upholstery took it to the present and would make any home look custom.

Scroll down to see the befores. They really transformed!!

Settee

1800's Chair

French Chair

To inquire about upholstery call 615-907-0091 or email a picture to deneen@dreaming-n-color.com

We will quote the upholstery and give you yardage for the material you will need. Then you can pick up the fabric that you like for your piece. Bring them to the store and you will be set!

Upholstery in Tennessee has a whole new look. Reasonable prices and quick turn-around

Let me know what you think

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