ASID - Showcase Home 2016

This year's Showcase home highlighted the best of the best.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's 19th Showcase Home is the Anselmo residence in Edina MN.  Untapped Resource's contribution was a hand painted floor in the entrance of this "Classic with a Twist".

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The design was drawn on the newly sanded and stained floor, and then a deeper stain was handpainted and the entire floor was sealed.

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Custom floors are only one phase of Sheryl VanderPol's custom work.  Call us with your inspiring ideas...if you can dream it, we can do it! 763-542-1116

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ASID Designers: Jennifer Austin-McGrath  Fine House Interiors + Design, LLC             Angela Parker - Interior Places and Spaces LLC                                                                 Builder: Bill Worms of BayCliff Homes.

Vintage Videos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1Yy8A6ld4

Blast from the Past…

Sharing clips from Vintage Videos in the next few weeks. This is an old "Passport to Design" Show featuring my artwork.

Thanks to Janet Deming - home owner, JoJo Liebler - the host of Passport to Design, and my Peruvian guides - Michel and Jorge Delgado, who introduced me to the beauty of Machu Picchu.  -Remembering the fun of this creative decade, (and a younger me:)

Can't find it -?- Create it!!

If you can Dream it ... We can do it!

New addition to the family + beautiful new baby + New look for the nursery! Our creative new mama wanted a special design in a special color that brings a special look to brighten this special room!

Elephant Family Canvas - for the nursery

Thanks for letting me co-create with you!

Your Untapped Resource - for custom artwork!

Contact me - sheryl@untappedresource.com - 763-542-1116

We can discuss your vision, the specifics of the room (walls, canvas, furniture), and your special colors to coordinate with - walls, bedding, accessories, favorite books or characters. Check other posts and photos for inspiration.

Italian Inspired Bath

For inspiration, we started with photos taken of homeowner's experiences in Italy

We hand painted and fired the desired design on their choice of commercial tile, then installed between mosaic borders.

The vessel sink was painted and fired to model the back-lit onyx stone counter.  A perfect example of "Art imitating Nature"

The room came together perfectly with custom cabinetry, vessel sink, and mural in shower.

Picturesque Gift Idea!

Your home, cabin or any photo can be HAND-RENDERED on any size tile!

Custom Artwork that is fired in to a permanent tile.  Use it as framed artwork, a serving tray, or even outside!

Island oasis right here in MN-Nicollet Island that is!

A dozen years ago, my artwork was highlighted in the Travel Channel's show "Passport to Design" featuring a facelift of this historic home on Nicollet Island.  The home is now up for sale, and the owner says the hardest thing to leave is the custom artwork throughout.  So , I decided to  reminisce and share the wonderful elements created for this world traveler:

Mural makes Boy's Bedroom come to life

HE picks all his favorite things ... we designed around the Pottery Barn Kids bedding, and the space transforms to one of his favorite places!

One Room's Guarantee -Spring is Here!!

Is it real or is it....?

I love people who love art, and my recent client is certainly one who loves unique art! It all started with a special design to be painted on a precious end table. When I was invited to her home, I noticed all her wonderful unique art, especially her large free-standing horse sculpture on wheels made of wood and metal that she acquired while living in CA (behind the hand painted table). photo #1 Then on Halloween, her beautiful cat decided to jump on for a ride, tipping it, braking the sculpture in two. Not being able to repair, and wanting to immortalize her artwork in some way, she thought of her "Untapped Resource" and gave me a call.

With the cat supervising, we began to create a mural on the wall. photo #2 - #3. When finished we re-attached the saved metal pieces,  and the result was a real success!  photo #4  Subscribe to my website - SherylVanderpol.com and like my Untapped Resource Facebook page, for more inspiration monthly. 763-542-1116

Handpainted Bonus Room Play Area

A whimsical play area was created from this unused under-the-stairway space.  Colorful hand-painting  was a real asset for this TJB home. Perfect space to play and store toys - out of sight!