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The Official Color of Knot Too Shabby
I knew there was a reason I was so excited about Florence. Rich teal. Vibrant. Bright. Happy! The official color of knot too shabby!Of course, I didn’t realize that until I saw a picture of myself in my knot too shabby teal t-shirt that I even connected that...Bazaar and Consignment Sale
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Knot Too Shabby from MB4 Productions on...All About the Flea
Have you ever wondered why they call it a Flea Market? I always assumed it was because the stuff sold at Flea Markets is old and infested.I did some research and though the origin of the term has been disputed, the general agreement is it originates from the...The Heap
This dresser was a HEAP! See beyond the high gloss latex; beyond the plain, yellow wood knobs; beyond the scratches, chipped paint and uninspiring yellow. Beneath the cream and yellow paint is solid wood with a deep brown stain.With the simple lines yet elegant...Getting it on with Graphite
I love Annie Sloan’s Graphite! I tell customers, “if you want to have the sophisticated look of a rich, black finish without the harsh look that most black paints offer, Graphite is the perfect color.” It is also the color that gives painters...Will Brake for Arrows
Today is my 10 year anniversary! That’s us! 10 Years Ago!I actually had to take a picture of a picture because when we got married, there was no such thing as digital photos. We paid for actual pictures in an album and got 35 mm proofs. sigh How things have...A Double Do-Over
I have six dining room tables to refinish. When I find sets, I snag them up primarily for the chairs, which sell much faster than tables. So, over time I get a collection of tables. This weekend, I decided to tackle at least one of the tables so I could check a box...For the Love of Arles!
In fall, I see orange.In winter, red.In spring, blue (teal, specifically)And, in summer I see yellow! That is, to say if I were to classify my seasons by colors, those are how I would match them up.Being that it is summer, or close to it, I thought I’d...Inspired by a Doilie
What do you do with doilies?I don’t have a single doilie at home! Possibly, because it churns up memories of doilies in every shape and size under anything imaginable in my house where I grew up. Doilies are sooooo a thing of the past.Well…unless you can...Hollywood Glam and Milk Paint Makeover
I can just see this piece of furniture, sitting idly beside a grand canopied bed in a Carey Grant movie. The starlet (blonde of course) is laying in bed in a silky nighty with feathers wrapped around the sleeves and the collar, while engaging in witty conversation and...Painting with a 5-Year Old
I’m taking a deep breath and working toward decompressing from a busy but blessed day. It was one of those (sad to say, but few) days where EVERYONE with whom I had a conversation was so nice and friendly. Complete strangers. From store looky-loos, to a...The Union Jack
I swore to myself I wouldn’t paint a Union Jack. It’s too “copycat.” They are all over pinterest and blogland.Union Jack LipsUnion Jack ChairUnion Jack Coffee TableUnion Jack DresserAnd a hundred other variations to put the Union Jack...Picking, Painting and Peacocks
I set aside my weekend for an adventure in picking with my mom and sister. That’s not really out of the ordinary, except that I got out of town to “pick” the desert. It’s hot out here! This is just a sampling of what I will be bringing home...Versailles and Chateau Grey
Last week, I worked extensively on furniture to fill the store and 14 pieces later, the store is full. So, this week I had to play catch up on a handful of outstanding custom orders that have been placed. One of which was for this hum-drum, IKEA style (though much...Nooks and Crannies
I have so many new things this weekend, every nook and crannie in the shop is filled with a goodie. The furniture, of course takes center stage! I worked on some big projects this week, including a large dresser with a hutch, a new dining room table repurposed from an...Waxing Wonders
Yesterday I had my first Annie Sloan Waxing Workshop in the store. It was fun! Everyone brought something small of their own to paint, and we painted molding pieces in a variety of colors and then applied different wax finishes to each piece. Once we finished...Annie Sloan in a Paint Sprayer, Vaseline Distressing, A 12-Minute Paint Job and a Dresser With the Chicken Pox
YIKES! That’s a mouthful! This was the dresser! It was a BEAST! I DID NOT want to paint it. So, I sprayed it.It’s my first time using my paint sprayer with Annie Sloan paint and I was eager to see the results. I chose Aubusson Blue for this piece for no...
Painting Workshops
If you are hesitant to take a paintbrush to your much-loved furniture, we can help! Sign-up for one of our many in-store workshops or host one of your own!
"Open-Paint" Days
If you love to paint as much as us, then you will love our "open-paint" days!