Chicago Decorative Works

Chicago Decorative Works This retail location has been home to a decorative painting studio for 30+ years. Shop my store!

Midwest Retailer and Training Studio for the Field of Decorative Painting! Shop my website www.fauxbykathy.com for the products used and follow along for how-tos!

🫠 y'all, I am being tested, and honestly, I am losing!!! I just can't deal right now, but I will get through it. I'm goi...
10/03/2024

🫠 y'all, I am being tested, and honestly, I am losing!!! I just can't deal right now, but I will get through it. I'm going to take my time reassembling the shelves, and I will brace them properly this time (I forgot), as well as better organize all the product. There will be more items coming to the sale section of the website and hopefully less weight for me to carry overall. I'm trying my best, but I have a lot going on outside of this place, too 🥲

Good thing I still have a lot of work to do to keep me busy, as I'm not making many sales. I am sure none of you are eit...
09/20/2024

Good thing I still have a lot of work to do to keep me busy, as I'm not making many sales. I am sure none of you are either! I will not be restocking any products, and I will probably be out of here sooner than I thought, given the current demand. So far, no hidden gems, just more junk. Thanks!

Good morning! For anyone who may want to look through my recipe collection and are having trouble finding it, on mobile ...
09/03/2024

Good morning! For anyone who may want to look through my recipe collection and are having trouble finding it, on mobile you will hit the 3 lines in the top lefthand corner and then click "Finishes & Recipes" and it will take you right there. On desktop, there is a link of the same name at the top of the page. Additionally, I have a direct link in my bio that you can follow there as well! Thank you, and please reach out with any questions or concerns! https://fauxbykathy.com/collections/finishes-recipes

I just uploaded 20 new recipes on the website, some finishes I've not shared here before. Please consider purchasing a r...
08/30/2024

I just uploaded 20 new recipes on the website, some finishes I've not shared here before. Please consider purchasing a recipe to support me! I will not be providing an option to purchase product kits, but let me know if you have any questions!

The last plaster I've created a board for is this 1/2 Summer Nights metallic texture, similar in family to benjamin moor...
08/21/2024

The last plaster I've created a board for is this 1/2 Summer Nights metallic texture, similar in family to benjamin moore 777. Inspired by waves shimmering in the sun, this sample needed 4 steps and features Eclat from Nova Color. I've got a 2 gallon bucket of it ready for purchase. I am still getting through the shelves, so I anticipate I'll have some more one-off buckets on their way to you!

Here's another quick 2-step sample to show off another bucket of plaster I have on sale on the site right now! This mute...
08/21/2024

Here's another quick 2-step sample to show off another bucket of plaster I have on sale on the site right now! This muted blue-green crystal brush linen, in a shade very similar to sherwin williams riverway 6222, was made using the Patchwork roller, which is also on sale right now.

I made a quick 3-step sample to show off this moody purple metallic plaster I have on sale on the site right now. It's a...
08/21/2024

I made a quick 3-step sample to show off this moody purple metallic plaster I have on sale on the site right now. It's a 3 1/2 gallon bucket in a color very similar to benjamin moore mountain ridge 1456. Get it before it's gone!

I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming support in my recent decision to close the studio. I've gotten calls, emai...
07/30/2024

I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming support in my recent decision to close the studio. I've gotten calls, emails, texts, comments, and more encouraging me to think of only myself and my well-being. I may not have gotten back to you, but I see it and feel the love! It's time to let go of the guilt that has held me here for the last few years and breathe easy for once. I have gone through so much both personally and professionally the last few years, and I am ready to close this chapter. Again, I will be adding more to the website as I get through everything. There is a lot here still!

I will be closing the studio this year! I tried so freaking hard to make it work, but I just didn't get the support I ne...
07/24/2024

I will be closing the studio this year! I tried so freaking hard to make it work, but I just didn't get the support I needed, so I am done. The downsize will be temporary as I work through things before I shut the doors permanently in November/December. I've done everything I could think of and then some, and it's time to walk away!! I will not be talked back into this again. The warehouse sale is still going, and I will be adding more sections in the coming weeks, including completed sample boards I have made (with the recipe), used tools and stencils, open classroom supplies, and more.

I have a last chance sale going on right now on the site! This selection will continue to grow as I get further into the...
07/15/2024

I have a last chance sale going on right now on the site! This selection will continue to grow as I get further into the clean out process for my downsize happening very soon. Everything is already marked, no code necessary. Thank you.

I'm taking a much needed break this weekend! Also, did you know the Water Lily is July's flower? Be safe everyone.
07/01/2024

I'm taking a much needed break this weekend! Also, did you know the Water Lily is July's flower? Be safe everyone.

I've been feeling really overwhelmed this week, so if I haven't gotten back to you yet, please bear with me!! My final s...
06/21/2024

I've been feeling really overwhelmed this week, so if I haven't gotten back to you yet, please bear with me!! My final sample (for a bit) was inspired by yet another wallpaper using materials I already had on hand, including some Red Dragon tinsel from . I'm looking forward to a few days off coming up over Independence Day. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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504 East Saint Charles Road
Carol Stream, IL
60188

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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