Press and Publicity about Urban Revivals
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Urban Revivals has had its work featured in numerous national magazines. The press is most interested in historic restoration work. As a consequence, our work in mosaics, ornamental ceilings, ebonizing, and fireplace restoration has been most cited.

old house journal
Old House Journal

October 2007 Issue

Ms. Campbell's creation of a mosaic bathroom is featured on page 59 of this magazine, dedicated to older home renovation. In it, she used matte porcelain tiles to recreate historic bathroom patterns.
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dc style and urban revivals
DC Style

Fall 2006 Issue

Ms. Campbell's historic decorating classes are mentioned within the discussion of how to create distressed furniture styles, from flyspecking to liming, and other weathered effects.
Urban Revivals in San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle

March 29, 2006

Ms. Campbell's work on marbleizing a ceiling and applying analypta borders is featured.
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Urban Revivals in Washington Times
Washington Times on Tin Ceilings

June 7, 2006

Ms. Campbell's work in tin ceiling installation and faux tin ceilings is featured.
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Urban Revivals in Washington Post
Washington Post

March 8, 2006

Recreation of a British-colonial decor, for a client with an interest in Moroccan decor and Tunisian antiques. The room featured a fau finish marbled ceiling.
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Urban Revivals in Country Living
Country Living Magazine

May 2006 Issue

Our picture rail molding was recommended as a way to add character to older homes
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Urban Revivals in Paint Pro
PaintPro Magazine

February 2005 Issue

Urban Revivals is featured for its woodworking, specializing in ebonizing and golding techniques. Examples of restoring a 1930's table are includd. An Eastlake style fireplace mantel, ebonized and gilded, is also included.
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Urban Revivals in Washingtonian Magazine
Washingtonian "Kid's Room" Magazine

August 2004 Issue

Urban Revivals' gates are featured in an article on kid-proofing your home.
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