Stylish Rosettes
Stylish rosettes are everywhere at Efex
Rosette is French for rose, and can refer to either a small flower design or a small circular design like a badge. At Efex we have a rosette style that can fit most any project. (more…)
Efex, Made In The USA
Made In The USA – From New Zealand to Maine
Made in the USA is important. Finally have 3 years we can proudly say that about Efex.
In February of 2014 we received our first shipment of Efex from New Zealand. A lot has changed and we have grown tremendously. Two years on the journey continues in ways we never dreamed of.
It was early 2014 sharing a glass of wine with our friend, New Zealand artist Margret Wolley’s, that I uttered these simple words… “Margret what a lovely mirror, where did you find it?”
Her answer surprised me, “I made it dear.” She then proceeded to leave the room. When she returned she had a brown paper grocery bag filled with little latex bits. “I used these!”
I was enthralled! By the time we left New Zealand, we were the sole distributors for Efex Decorative Moldings. The adventure had begun.
The mirrors that started it all are stunning. Notice there is another one in the reflection. You can see more of Margret Wooly’s Efex Art here.
It was no surprise that our first Efex project was a mirror. February of 2014 after a hectic week unpacking all the Efex. We took a break from all the bagging and tagging to finally create and see what these latex pieces could do. We chose this lovely large mirror to adorn with some scrolly corners and pediments. (C45 corners and P13 pediments)
Today this mirror sits in our home. It brings a smile to my face every time I walk by.
This year we took the ultimate plunge purchasing the manufacturing side of Efex and moving production to the USA. As of this month, our two year anniversary of distributing Efex, we can officially say our moldings are made In Maine.
The adventure continues!
Efex Inspirations
Weekly inspiration from around the web.
Efex Inspirations are easy to find on the web. I happen to love Tumblr. The images are usually great. Sadly many are not accredited to the original author. This week our inspirations are all recent on the blog.
This ceiling medallion with scrolls caught our interest, It would be so easy to achieve the same look with Efex.
This chest with embellishments is just yummy.
It is from a blog called Kurni’s Little White Castle in Holland.
When I went to look at her blog I found the angel wings. Oh my….
Do you think we should make Efex Angel Wings?
French Style – From Boring Brown to Stunning
French Style Makeover
French Style makover has never been this easy. And our dealer Allison in Australia takes it to a whole new level.
A boring brown table, become a style icon with a simple Efex trim and some paint. This wonderful example of Efex in Action comes from one of our dealers in Australia,Allison Gregory at The Little French Provincial Shop
She took a plain brown table
and with some Efex trims (T-10), paint and dark wax and turned it into something fabulous.
We just love how something so simple can become so elegant. So perfectly wonderful Great job Allison.
The French Affair – In Love with all French Styles
French Affair
French Affair’s always start in Paris. Just the phrase makes me think of an overcast day at the Eiffel Tower. A light drizzle is covering the city of lights, Your work day has been long, but you love what you do and after all your in Paris. it’s around dusk you’ve just come home to your cozy living room.
The table next to the sofa is exactly like the day. Paris Grey. The color of fine grey mist. The legs are cover with a sexy Efex™ appliqués.
You’re home just in time for a glass of wine. The perfect setting for The French Affair.
Oh well, a girl can dream… but the table is for real. Painted in Paris Grey Chalk Paint® with a lovely smooth clear wax finish. And just a hint of sexy French legs.