Decorative Painting by Michele features unique and sophisticated, hand-painted home decor items. You'll find distinctive, one-of-a-kind treasures that perfectly complement your own space, or that make ideal gifts for someone special. Designs range from chic and stylish to sophisticated and dramatic. Custom requests and designs are welcome as well. Perhaps you have a special old piece that needs a new look, or a new piece that could use a little pizazz. Decorative painting is the answer. I use this blog to feature my most recent custom commissions. If you are interested in purchasing, check out my Etsy Store by clicking on the link below. Many years of hands-on experience and in business since 2004, I've painted most surfaces and numerous designs. There are too many to display here, but look at a couple of the pictures below and click on my shutterfly share site link. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. There really is something for everyone.

Ready to purchase and/or order a custom piece or design?

visit my online store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/paintingbymichele

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or email me to purchase or request custom work from my home studio at mspragu4@twcny.rr.com.

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Michele

This customer brought me an unfinished wood lazy susan. She brought along a piece of her dinnerware, and asked if I could match the design - but with deeper hues. How do you think I did??

One of my favorite customers recently turned 60 years old. When she was a little girl, she was given this wooden rocker. Now, all these years later, she asked me to paint it so that she could give it to her niece for her first birthday. What a precious keepsake. This piece can be handed down for generations to come.

This customer took a large wooden try from her boat and asked me to paint it. We agreed on a Mackenzie-Childs - like design. Notice the boat has its name on it - Seas 'n' Tickets and the owners name is surrounding the boat. A definite conversation piece!

Pitcher and Glass sets

This customer purchased the pitcher and glass sets, and just ask that I do whatever I wanted with them. She and her husband have a camp in A Bay, and they intend to put a set in each one of the guest bedrooms for company. What a lovely idea! Each glass (which fits on top of the pitcher - LOVE that) is decorated with coordinating stripes - they match the floral pattern on each pitcher. I even decorated the bottom of each glass and INSIDE each glass is also a flower surprise as well!

Custom Sign

This customer wanted this sign in particular. It matches the same one that is displayed roadside as you enter the town of Forks, Florida. She sent me the dimensions she wanted and a picture of the Welcome sign. That's all I needed...................

Hand-painted Ice Skates

Yes, these are in fact REAL ice skates/figure skates. They are painted in a pink/green/blue/black and yellow floral and dot motif. The laces are replaced with black grosgrain ribbon adorned with silver beads on each end. The blades are covered in sparkly fairy dust glitter.Do you have a skater in the family who would love to display these in her room or in the trophy case? Do you know someone who coaches or owns a rink? Maybe you are just an outdoor enthusiast who appreciates interesting art. Why not display in a game room or winter lodge/camp? An amazing and beautiful conversation piece for sure!

I painted this pair for a 9 year old little girl who had an amazingly successful season. She now has a treasure to remember for years and years to come.

Any colors, any style, any personalization. Contact me.

Hand-painted Pie Cupboard

How amazing is this piece? A very lovely customer of mine recently had this old, old piece repaired and painted white. What a perfect canvas for some decorative painting! Stripes, checks and flowers........almost too pretty for the cottage it's meant for. This sentimental piece is now classy and colorful, rather than cracked and cruddy. Do you have a certain item that you would like to turn into a treasure? Contact me anytime.

Hand-painted Silver Plated Tea Set

What is not to love about a sophisticated set of hand painted stemware. Any design, any colors. I've painted too many to even remember, and to this day, I will NOT drink out of a glass that is not beautiful. This particular design is as appropriate for a garden party filled with sangria, as it is for a holiday meal filled with champagne. Either way. How perfect.

Hand-painted Sterling Silver Tea Set

Wow. There are almost no words to describe this set. When it was first brought to me, it was a diamond in the rough. After some TLC and a whimsical hand painted design, the result is truly breathtaking. Don't you have an old set tucked away somewhere? Contact me. You will be the envy of all your friends!

Hand-painted Metal Bucket

This artsy metal bucket is painted in courly check with a drag of color giving it depth and age. The uses are endless. Books, magazines, towels, blankets, pillows, baby toys, pet toys, a large sized red geranium bush...need I go on? Of course, don't forget how classy this would look filled with specialty libations for your garden party, or with juice boxes for your child's birthday. You decide............

Hand-painted Nesting Tables

What a stunning table set. The larger table is painted in courtly black and white check with a band of check and gold on each table leg. The smaller table is black with a different colored flower on each corner. Adorned with leaves and stems, this design is ageless and very sophisticated. The sides are striped with black and white, and the entire table is trimmed with tassels in a deep green hue. Each table leg has striped accents at the bottom. What a great conversation piece.