Large Burlap Bow Tutorial
I finally managed to pull myself together enough to make a short tutorial video. This one is how to make our large burlap bows. This photograph is our most re-pinned picture on pinterest! We sell both the large roll of four inch burlap ribbon...
Social Media…errr, Social Weirdia
My week started off in a completely surreal way. My Monday morning started with a breakfast meeting with my creative team to go over the final details for our Halloween decorating. Have I mentioned how over-the-top and completely unexpected it is going to be? I know...
Burlap Baby Shower Invitations
In our present world of pinterest-ers, is it possible to have an original idea? For a creative person (like myself) who strives for individuality, it seems that the more internet/blog savvy people become, the harder it is to come up with that one-of-a-kind product or...
The Hottest Day of the Year
Last Thursday, my mom and I were setting up my backyard for an outdoor baby shower that we were throwing for my sister. As we were setting up tables and chairs in the sweltering heat, I commented to my mom that it was going to be too hot to be outside. “But it...
A Buffet for a Killer Bargain
I’m a cheap-o! I’m proud to be cheap…or perhaps frugal is a better term. My cheapiness comes with good reason. There is a wealth of stuff in the world for next to nothing or even free. So, I don’t need to spend a ton of money on furniture...
Sports Bras, Swimsuits and Summer Fun
What does one write about on a blog when they haven’t written anything in…dare I say it…six weeks! This morning, I woke up bright and early (before 7am), and rushed my kiddos out the door for the first days of school. It was liberating! đŸ™‚ Please...
The Red Piano-Painted in Milk Paint AND Chalk Paint® decorative paint
A few months ago, a very generous customer offered to donate their Grandfather’s piano. It was a beautiful piece of furniture. The color and wood grain was gorgeous and the piano was even in tune…for the most part. My dad has really enjoyed...
Our Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint Center
Business has evolved. With the creation and popularity of pinterest, the resources available on you tube and the wonderful world of blogging, the whole “do-it-yourself” market has grown…exponentially. More than ever, people feel not only empowered,...
Painters Tape and Milk Paint
I went to take a “before” picture of this desk at least five times and was constantly interrupted. By the time I finished the first coat of paint, I realized I never took the “before.” So, use you’ll have to use your imagination. I...
Antique Buffet, Milk Paint and Chalk Paint® decorative paint
My poor husband. He puts up with so much of my garbage. Like, constantly changing our home dĂ©cor. A throw pillow here, new rug there. Anytime new furniture comes into the mix, it always involves a, “HEY BABE, will you help me move (insert name...Image Transfer on Metal Cabinet
A few months ago, Michelle Black and I partnered up to do an image transfer on an old metal cabinet that I picked up at a yard sale. It was a small one with an awesome surfboard image. We loved the final outcome so much (plus it sold in less than a week), we...Summer Break and Recent Keeps
The past week has been a complete whirlwind! School has been out for a week, and on top of adjusting to a new routine and schedule with kids home all day, I’ve had three full painting workshops, a regular schedule to keep at the store and a mini-getaway with my...Here Comes The Bride
I have weddings on the mind. Perhaps it’s because my anniversary is this weekend and I’m feeling nostalgic. Or, maybe it’s simply because it is the month of June…wedding month. Did you know that we rent our furniture and...Paint Color Recipes for Chalk Paint® and Milk Paint
In my search for some variety with my painting, I have been mixing colors…a lot! I thought I would share some of my most recent “recipes” along with some of the newest furniture pieces.It’s hard to believe, but this dresser is painted with milk...Kitchen Scale Colored Wax over Grain Sack Milk Paint
If you love to paint, you probably get bored doing the “same old, same old.” I do. I like to play around with the colors, mix ’em up, fiddle around with the wax…stretch my limits with the possibilities. One of the things I love about Annie...House Projects and Store Projects
For the past two years, I have been tackling the house one room at a time. I started with the guest bedroom, moved to the living room which snowballed into the kitchen. Then, I made some updates to the Master Bedroom and bathroom, re-vamped the family room, renovated...Milk Paint Eye Candy
Another Milk Painted masterpiece! I can’t take full credit for this one. Elena, our newest knot too shabby intern picked the color for this primitive roll top secretary desk.Even without paint, it was pretty cool looking. But, this piece was just screaming milk...An Antique Vanity and a Roadside Rescue
We had such great weather earlier this week, conditions were ideal for some relaxing, outdoor painting. I tackled two fairly substantial projects!The first being this antique vanity that I picked up last weekend.It came with a large round mirror and coordinating...Working from Home
I have been a bit down on myself lately due to my lack of blogging. I don’t write much anymore. Believe me, it’s not for a lack of content…in fact, my family can tell you I always have something to say! It’s a variety of factors, though. Like,...
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!