Bonnie In the News

News About Bonnie Krims & Articles Written By Bonnie

Chicago Homes   JSOnline- Blue Is Back, May 2011

Chicago Tribune Chicago Homes, "Beyond Blah: Fresh Exterior Colors",
by Nara Schoenberg, September 9, 2011

"Chosing a new exterior color scheme for your home's exterior can be daunting. You don't want paint colors that wear out their welcome in a week - or make the neighbors snicker... Consider these options offered by experts from New England to California."
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Journal Sentinel Online Home and Garden, "Blue is back for serenity",
May 15, 2011

"After navigating a protracted rocky patch on the financial front, are you beginning to crave a bit of excitement without sacrificing comfort and security?"
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Boston Globe Oct2010   DESIGN NEW ENGLAND, May-June 2010

The Boston Globe Magazine, Sunday Oct. 24, 2010

Bonnie was recently consuled for the Boston Globe Magazine article "45 Projects Under $45 - Easy Ideas to Sruce Up Any Space", where she contributes colorful tips to brighten up and add interest to rooms without committing to a big makeover. See which houseplants can be used to add a surprising splash of color naturally, and more. (Read the entire article on their website) (See our reprint)

  

Design New England, "Selections", May/June 2010

"We're seeing red. And purple. Bright blue and aqua. Grassy green and lime. All the colors of a tropical bird's vivid plumage. We chose our favorite shades of feverishly bright paints, including some eco-friendly options..."
  This Old House

Family Circle, "Color Your World", November 2009

  

Bonnie as seen on PBS's This Old House
Carlisle Project
 

PointClickHome Online article:
"Color Trends 2008"- Read article online

  

Bonnie's book "Painting Your House Inside and Out" appears in the 2007 Color Schemes issue from Better Homes and Gardens
Cosmo0607   American Painting Contractor

Cosmopolitan, "Perk Up Your Pad",
June 2007

  

American Painting Contractor,
"Who's Who in the Painting Industry 2007"
Boston Globe  

Boston Globe Magazine, "Beyond Beige", February 12, 2006

 

This Old House Magazine, "Re-Color Your Rooms", November 2005
 

Home and Garden Magazine, "Beyond the Pale", Fall/Winter Issue, Presented by Boston Magazine, September 2005

  

Better Homes and Gardens, Special Interest Publication, “Simply Perfect Color Schemes”, Summer 2005
 

Renovation Style Magazine, “What’s Your Paint Color?” June Issue, 2005

  

Home and Garden Magazine, "Bedroom Color", Fall/Winter Issue, Presented by Boston Magazine, September 2004
 

Women's Day Home Remodeling Magazine, “Color Schemes”, August, 2004

  

Alternative Medicine Magazine, "Living Color", April 2004
 

Home Magazine, "Writing Home", Special Color Issue, March 2004

  

Home and Garden Magazine, Color Issue, Presented by Boston Magazine, Spring 2004
 

Good Housekeeping Magazine, Do It Yourself, "Front and Centerpiece", November 4, 2003

  

House and Garden Magazine, "All About Paint-Paint vs. Stain", April 2003
 

Renovation Style Magazine, "Tome on Tone", October 2002

  

Women's Day Magazine, Walls Windows and Floors, October 1999

also:

  • The Chicago Tribune, “Color Schemes”, April 27, 2004
  • The Toronto Star, “Don’t Be Shy When It Comes To Bold Colour”, April 15, 2004
  • The Miami Herald, “Finding Your Way When ‘Chromophobia’ Strikes”, March 14, 2004
  • Contra Costa Times, "Home decorators getting braver about taking color risks", March 13, 2004
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Be Right, Be Bright", Saturday, February 22, 2004
  • The North Shore News Vancouver British Columbia, “Think It Through Before You Paint”, January 28, 2004
  • CNI (Community Newspapers-Massachusetts), Special Home Improvement Issue, "The Influence Of Color", October 2003
  • The Washington Post, "This Could Be The Biggest Mistake You Ever Make" If Paint Color Is Turning You Gray, Help is At Hand. August 2003
  • Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, "Full Exposure", What Color To Paint Your House is a Decorating Decision you-And All Your Neighbors Will Live With For Years. March 30, 2003
  • Sunday Telegram, Worcester Massachusetts, Home Section, "Brush Up On Colors", August 2002
  • Christian Science Monitor, "Paint The Place Red-Or Mauve Or Ocher…" July 10, 2002
  • The Blade-Toledo Ohio, "Coloring Outside The Box-Consultant Helps Choose The Best Colors For Exteriors", May 2002
  • CNI (Community Newspapers-Massachusetts), Special Spring Home and Garden Issue, "The Historical Hitch", New Book Takes Homework Out Of painting Your Home's Exterior, April 2002
  • The Concord Journal, Concord Massachusetts, "From The Interior To The Exterior, April 4, 2002
  • Boston Globe, Northwest Weekly, "Feeling At Home With Color, April 1999
  • Boston Sunday Globe, "Concord Artist Sees Colors As Comfort Food For The Eyes, June 1999
  • The Charleston Gazette, "Color Your World", September 1998
  • San Diego Union Tribune, "For Those Who Don't Have A Hue, September 27, 1998
  • Christian Science Monitor, "A Coach For Coordinating Interior Colors", August 5, 1998
  • The Baltimore Sun, "All About Color and Paint", October 1998
  • Daily Oklahoman, May 1998
  • The Sun-Sentinel, "A Color Venture, Color On A Roll", July 31, 1999
  • Boston Globe, "Hue and Dye- Concord Consultant's Paint 'Recipes' Yield Colors that Strike The Right Tone", July 16, 1998
  • The Blade, "The Power of Color", May 24, 1998