The Notebook

Sad Heart but Happy News!

2015-07-28T09:52:00.003-04:00

After much debate I have decided to take a break from blogging. With a 10 months old daughter, a design studio, and a business to run I have chosen to retire from my blog and focus on other exciting aspects of my business!

Please check us out!

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ON INSTAGRAM

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Thank you for all your support throughout the years and I hope you enjoy all the posts from the past!

Signing off- Meaghan, owner McNamara Design

SUMMER TIME!

2015-06-24T18:15:00.003-04:00

Man this year has been crazy! So happy summer is here! Head over and checkout the website!!!!

Return from Vacation!

2015-03-25T12:59:00.001-04:00

Love having a refreshing vacation! Especially one filled with family, parties, and thrifting!

Check out this amazing wall sconce! I think this is fun and playful!

Miss hadley(for those of you who don't know I had a baby girl in September hence my absence) she loved the sand and pool but the waves of the ocean were a no go...we will have to try round two this summer!

This lime green chair we painted at the studio in MD and was transported down by a client! Love how it looks in her FL condo!

My Boy and Hadley! What a great trip we had! Hope everyone is gearing up for Spring!

We are ready for it here at the shop! New inventory! So stop in if you live in the DMV area we are located at 4216B Howard Ave Kensington MD 20895

Have a happy week!!!

Getting busy in the New Year!

2015-01-09T01:03:00.002-05:00

Hey Hey Notebook Readers! I'm happy to be back and though I am busy busy that I will only be featuring my post on Fridays as opposed to daily...these posts will be action packed! From painting to sewing to what's happening in the life of Meaghan I hope you enjoy!

This week I had a ton of projects to complete but first I wanted to introduce you to Miss. Hadley!

she is my new assistant :)

This week we got some new items in our shop including these amazing catchalls. I'm a sucker for a catchall so looking at these makes me happy! Check out our boutique online www.regandmeaghan.com

I updated our table set up at the shop too..out with the holidays in with the New Year!

Just love the malachite trays I have in right now! If you are interested check out more on my Instagram @mcnamaradesignllc or email me for pricing mcnamaradesign@gmail.com

I also have been finishing a custom farm table for a client. Just love the way this stain turned out. I custom mixed the finish!

Looky here...my first custom roman shade! This Batik Indigo by P.Kaufman fabric is amazing! Love how it turned out and can't wait to install it

Finally this week I got my hands dirty custom painting these placemats for a client. She is having a supper club dinner and wanted to stand out. I also helped her with her table set up...so more pictures to come next week!

Happy Friday! Off to the weekend...filled with a Dirty Thirty birthday party, a girls night on Saturday, and a family dinner Sunday. Enjoy your family and friends this weekend!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2015-01-06T22:09:00.004-05:00

Hello 2015! What a break it has been! For those of you who don't know I had a baby girl. I named her Hadley Creighton. Baby Hadley is the best! How I missed my weekly postings, but all worth the focus on my little one.

I am back but am switching up my format and will be featuring a weekly post every Friday. I know I love reading my favorite blogs on Fridays so it will be like a weekly update of all the fun things I've been working on throughout the week.

My first post will be this Friday January 9th, 2015.

till then

With an Excited Heart...

2014-08-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

I will be starting my maternity leave September 1st. I will miss blogging and sharing my DIY tips, faux painting projects, and before/after furniture rehab shots for the next couple weeks. Please check back in with me in at the end of September!

If you live locally to DC please head over to Regan & Meaghan to sign up for our weekly newsletter and sign up for our art and design classes, as well as check out our amazing line up of events this Fall!

HAPPY FRIDAY! GO & Get Creative People!!!

Claire Harvey photography!

2014-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

Our NEW artist of the month is Claire Harvey! Check out her event September 26th from 6:30-9:30!

MiraJean Designs!

2014-08-27T07:00:00.000-04:00

Excited to show you a project in the making :) This combines a new line of fabric that we will be selling exclusively at Regan & Meaghan!

Love this thrifted chair I thought too! I have a pair of these pairs that will be on sale starting September.

the chairs will be going high gloss white with this amazing fabric!!

Friday Finds...Press Release!

2014-08-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

SO pumped that its Friday and that w are featured in the Washingtonian Magazine magazine!!!

Head over and check out the article!

or read it here!

Regan & Meaghan
4216-B Howard Ave., Kensington; 301-509-1098
While this design shop may lack curbside charm—a neon-pink stripe and painted ga-rage door point you to its entrance, in an alley off Kensington’s warehouse district—the sprightly collection makes up for it in spades. Furniture rehabber Meaghan McNamara and interior designer Regan Billingsley put every inch of the space to use as a workshop, studio, boutique, and entertaining space (they host private events and “wine and design” classes). Preppy patterns abound: ikat, polka dots, lobster prints, and plenty of chevrons. Mixed in are fair-trade knit children’s toys, pop art, and McNamara’s cheerfully refurbished furnishings.

$115, Lacquered box set at Regan & Meaghan | $60, Hand-painted pitcher at Regan & Meaghan | Photographs by Jeff Elkins.

Pretty Ballarina Closet Doors!

2014-08-21T07:00:00.000-04:00

Growing up I wasn't much of a girlie girl but I have to say this little girls room I just painted in would be amazing to call my own...when I was little :)

The room is designed by my business partner, Regan Billingsley, it is made up if light pinks, gold, and touches of cream. I painted the closet door detail to reflect those colors...so happy with the end product!

Love the light pink and gold trim on the door!

This same concept translates into your home...Boy and I have completed this on our closet doors in a more mature manner...check out some other inspiration pics.

So if you live in the DMV area and want your closet doors painted give McNamara Design call or email us!!!

Happy Painting!!!

DIY ALERT!

2014-08-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hey Notebook Readers! Hope everyone has had a good start to their week! Today I'm excited to share the stained wooden valances I made for our bedroom.

I used a 12' x 12" piece of pine. I cut it down to be 4" wider on either side of the window measuring 60" I then cut down the leftover wood to two 6" pieces. I then screwed in the two side pieces to make an L shape on either side. I then stained the valances with walnut stain.

Check it out!

Happy with the outcome! I also added a curtain rod holder to the inside and hung some gray panels...perfect frame for the bassinet.

20 days till Boy and I have baby L home:) hopefully! And if he/she decided to come earlier then that I won't complain :)))

Friday Finds...Our Prints!

2014-08-15T07:10:00.000-04:00

So we have sold these amazing prints in our shop since we opened and I just caught them on Apartment Therapy!

So if you are local stop on by the shop this weekend!

4216B Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

HAPPY FRIDAY PEOPLE!!!

Hear me Roar!

2014-08-14T07:04:00.000-04:00

I have been working on a painting the last couple weeks and finally finished it over the weekend. I found the most perfect pot for it at the nursery!

Get Creative people!

Pulls don't have to be pricey!

2014-08-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Wednesday Notebook Readers! I am so sorry for my delay this week...I had a huge weekend around the house...honey do list before the Baby!

One item Boy and I checked off was applying the new pulls we purchased for the newly painted cabinets. I wanted something different and unique but inexpensive...hard to so sometimes but I came up with an awesome option. Boy and I spend a lot of time of and by the water so what better then use boat cleats! For .99 each we did the whole kitchen for under $25!

Check it out!

Very happy with how they turned out!

DIY ALERT...Pretty Pulls!

2014-08-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

I am excited to share this DIY! As many of you know I am having a baby in a couple weeks...nesting is out of control. I feel like DIYers and nesting are like a superpower :) I painted the Hemnes three drawers dress from IKEA a Ben Moore color called Fun N Games, which turned out beautiful! I wanted to add some fun pulls but nothing store bought.

I came across these small figurines in the studio that we use for different projects and got inspired!! That was it!

I really don't have a theme for the nursery but there is an underlying presence of animals. So it works perfectly.

I used a drill bit to place a small hole in the back side of each animal. Remember to lay out how you want your animals before drilling...I wanted mine facing each other so I laid them out in that order...just easy to follow so you don't drill out the wrong side.

do not go all the way through because then it will ruin the front side :) If you are shaky with the drill I'd get a couple extra plastic animals. You can buy a whole sleeve of them at your local box art store like AC Moore or Michaels.

Next I placed a drop of super glue in the hole the placed the screw into the whole...some required a little hammer action to push the screw more into the hole you drilled. The screw should match up to the size of your drill bit!

I then spray painted them metallic gold, once dried I placed the screw into the drawer hole and used the matching bolt to secure....check it out!

So happy with the outcome! I think I need to start selling them at the shop! Would you buy them?

Happy DIYing!!!!

Faux Bois Finish!

2014-08-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Here is a finish I love to complete...faux bois!

you can try this finish by using a special tool...it takes practice but it is fun once you get the technique down!

this dresser just sold...onto the next one!!!

Fresh find for less!

2014-08-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

I picked up this metal rattan bookshelf and then saw Apartment Therapy post about one they found :) Get their look for les with McNamara Design!!!

Vacation comes to a close...

2014-08-04T11:08:00.002-04:00

I just love summer and spending time with my hubs, family, and friends is what its all about!

Here are some pics from our relaxing time in NY

boy and my brother in law on the boat :)

heading to dry land!

the fire island lighthouse!

boy and I enjoying the beach...so thankful it wasn't too hot! 8 months prego!

So excited to share some new projects this week!

Happy Monday Notebook Readers!

I'll be Back!

2014-07-16T22:16:00.003-04:00

I'm headed out Notebook Readers...taking a nice long summer vacation with my family and some friends. Heading to a small island off the coast of Long Island, NY.

Fire Island, NY

If you ever get to go please do...it will change your outlook on what a vacation should be.

I'll be back the 28th!

Happy Summer People!!!

Friday Finds...Twisted Aristocrat!!!!

2014-07-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

I am soooo happy to hare this new vendor in the boutique! Twisted Aristocrat! Check out some of their goods...

tassels!!!

love these funky bracelets

leather twisted necklaces!!!!

So if you are local...stop in and check it out!

4216B Howard Ave

Kensington | MD

20895

or if you see something you like email me!!!

Create a Stencil and get painting!

2014-07-10T07:00:00.000-04:00

I love a fun stencil and granted they aren't that expensive...Id rather make I myself! Here is a "how to" to make a quatrefoil stencil!

I used a bowl, a piece of cardboard, a ruler, and a pencil/marker to create my stencil

I measured out the square first then traced the bowl in the middle of each side of the square

I cut it out with scissors or you could use an exacto knife as well

Then got painting! I used a chip brush because I was painting on cinder block walls, which is never easy!

The color I used is called Fun n Games Ben Moore! Just makes the space happy!

Tomorrow is Friday...Boy and I are beach bound! Happy Summer!

Enjoy your day people!

LIVE COLORFUL & GET CREATIVE

2014-07-09T09:51:00.000-04:00

First things first...I've been slacking this summer on my daily blogging! Being pregnant, getting the house together, bringing in new items to he boutique, and running my biz...lets just say I have been a bit crazy! Thanks for still coming back to read people!

OK back to my post today! I created this wall in the studio last week as an inspiration wall for clients to take a look at when they are getting furniture painted. It was fun and easy! I used a simple white frame and color samples! Check it out!

so fun right?

the outside frames feature finishes: high gloss, semi gloss, satin, eggshell, matte, and flat

It was missing something so I added our hashtag #livecolorful

Happy Hump Day Notebook Readers! Live Colorful!!!!

Happy 4th Notebook Readers!!!

2014-07-04T07:51:00.000-04:00

2014-07-03T07:48:00.000-04:00

Bloomin' cherry pie table! This pie table was brown and ugly(and I'm kicking myself because I don't have a before) bit now the color is bright and vibrant! It is more like a raspberry!

If you have a dull piece of furniture that you want to freshen up contact McNamara Design!!!

Happy Thursday!

China Cabinet Before & After

2014-07-02T07:43:00.000-04:00

I am obsessed with our new china cabinet! Well its very old...it was my grandfather's! I painted it and now its time to fill...

layered with china piece, Herrond, dishes, and pictures!

TIP: I love using coffee books to give items in the back some height!