Q&A with Kevin
Posted by Kevin Sharkey
1 Italy, London, France but nothing from Canada yet. I think I need to plan a trip to Canada just to get some candy.
2 Lobster rolls from Down East Lobster Company in Trenton, Maine. I could eat one right now.
3 We used MS153 Sharkey Gray and MS236 Cinders from the Martha Stewart Colors paint line at Lowe's to create the faux bois finish on these magazine holders from IKEA.
4 Listen to my radio show every Thursday at 3:30 on Sirius 112 or XM 157!
5 I have been thinking about installing a mirror at the end of the hallway and possibly on the wall behind the two figures.
6 I'm also thinking about what pieces to choose for my living room to fill the space. I'm currently living with the furniture that I had in my last apartment .
7 The "Renwick Bench," a lovely piece from the Martha Stewart Furniture with Bernhardt Collection (go to www.bernhardt.com/marthastewartfurniture for more details)
8 I love the simplicity of the "Darin Bench," made by Desiron (www.desiron.com)
9 The "Trestle Bench," from Hickory Chair, is a more traditional design with a lovely nailhead trim (www.hickorychair.com)
10 Last but not least, is the "Hubert Bench" from Duane Modern (www.duanemodern.com)
Thank you so much to all of you for following my blog! It has been such a pleasure reading your comments and questions - so I thought, what better way to spend my afternoon than answering some of the questions I have received. Hope you find my answers useful and inspiring and, please, keep the questions coming!
Q: Does the Secret International Candy Drawer have anything from Canada? - Kimberly
A: Hi Kimberly. As of now, there is no Canadian candy in my drawer, but there's plenty room for more! Let me know what your favorite candies are and I will be sure to keep an eye out for them on my next visit to Canada.
Q: Just wondering where you purchased those lobster rolls? - Julie
A: Down East Lobster Company. You must try them if you're in the area, Julie! Simply the best. (Down East Lobster Co., 1192 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME, (207) 667-8589)
Q: What paint colors did you use on the faux bois magazine holders? - Melisa
A: Thanks for your interest, Melisa! It's a really fun project. We used "Sharkey Gray (MS153)" and "Cinders (MS236)" from the Martha Stewart Colors for Valspar Paint Collection at Lowe's. Visit http://www.valsparatlowes.com/explore-colors/signature-colors-by-designer/Martha%20Stewart%20Colors.html
Q: Do you now have a regular radio show and if so, when is it? - Laurie
A: Hi Laurie. Be sure to listen every Thursday at 3:30 on Sirius 112 or XM 157. You can get a free 3 day trial at www.sirius.com/freetrial/register. More info on the channel is available here: http://www.marthastewart.com/radio.
Q: Are you going to put a mirror in the entry hall to your apartment? - Melisa
A: I'm still contemplating several ideas for the entrance hallway. I'll be sure to keep all of you in the loop once I make the decision!
Q: I have a very large living room...and I need to fill up the front area near the windows with a piece of furniture. Please help me think of some ideas to accent this room! - Roz
A: It's always a daunting task deciding how to fill a space in a useful and aesthetically pleasing way! One suggestion is to find a very long, wide bench (or maybe a pair) in a simple and clean design (think metal legs), and have it upholstered with a beautiful fabric. See the photos in the slide show above for some examples.
Kevin Sharkey 
