Samples of my design work

Here is a few samples of my design work. You can find the templates for sale on Etsy, click the link above.

I have another exciting project coming up, I will be refinishing my Mom's buffet this weekend. We are going to do a cream paint, wear the edges and add a coat laquer to protect the top. I will show before and after photos of that as well.

I would like to say a big thank you to Heather Barta Photography(http://www.hbartaphoto.com/) and Megan Norman Photography (http://www.megannorman.com/) for the photos. They are both amazing photographers that are great friends.

Refreshed Table...

Here is an example of a refreshed console table. I bought this table years ago from Target, not the best quality but it worked. It has been banged up over many moves. I repainted it and added new hardware and looks awesome! Just like a Pottery Barn piece!

Pottery Barn Mirror

I have asked my husband to construct this for me, we will see. I love this mirror and I am looking for something above my fire place. I also saw a cute idea where you take a letter, the initial of your last name, and hot glue moss to it and set in front of this mirror. Super Cute! I am going to do that this weekend, I will post photos soon.

The how to guide is located on this site: http://acreativebeginning.net/2011/05/09/pottery-barn-eagan-mirror/

Welcome to Erica Martin Designs, where creative meets practical. I am a huge lover in design for the home and arts. I am constantly looking for a new piece for my living room or a way to redo something and add freshness in my home.

I am a Mother of one handsome little man who brightens my life each day and married to an awesome man. My husband and I enjoy our free time being creative wither it is both of us working on the computer each nigh; he works on iphone apps and I design cards and birth announcement to painting furniture and making photo frames. The rare time I do sit down I love to poor a glass of wine and watch “The Real Housewives” reality shows. I know, I was sucked in at the first Orange County episode .My business focus is to take existing elements in your home and either refinish or repurpose them. Why spend thousands of dollars to redo a room with uncomfortable furniture that you don’t like when you can make a few tweaks and have a new room. I would also love to redo any pieces that you have.