Restoration of Mural
Maria near completion as she restores the mural by removing the graffiti, matching existing colors and artwork. Located on the Historic South Side of Pittsburgh at 12th and E.Carson. She also removed unwanted graffiti and matched artwork on two other local murals. SEE Gallery for Before & After.
Inspirational Quote of the Month
BE the change YOU want to see in the world!!!
 
Lovely Bedroom
This girl's room was decorated with floral vines around the room, tall flowers growing up from the base and her name as a focal point behind the bed. The dragonflies & butterflies were embellished with Austrian crystals and glitter.
Graffiti Powderoom
This small room was transformed with colorful graffiti that was personalized with their kids names, graduation dates, humorous quotes and phrases often used by the home owners. Even the pet guinea pig was included!
Tall Topiary
This topiary with soft tones was painted in the water closet, it added color, interest, height without taking up space, The little bunny was by special request-for the bunny lover in the home!
Maria's Ideas featured in magazine
Designing HOME Lifestyles magazine is a wonderful publication which is FREE! Maria's Ideas was featured in the Summer 2007 issue pages 38 and 39. You can view the article online: www.designinghomelifestyles.com On the right side click on box: "Gallery Profile"- Maria DeSimone-Prascak.
 
Maria honored this 25th year in business
Maria was honored this year as an exclusive member of NAPEW - National Association of Professional & Executive Women and added to the 2007-2008 Registry For "Women Of Excellence" She was also named "Woman of the Year" in her field. Honorees are chosen based on outstanding accomplishments, leadership and service and will nationally represent their industry in the "Women of Excellence" Registry.
 
Sports Shelf Answers from Gallery
The trophy, puck, skates, jersey and stick are all PAINTED.The hat, portrait and sports figure in package are REAL.