DIY Book Cover Tutorial
School is approaching. Schedules are picked up. Books have been distributed. That never ending task list seems to be growing longer rather than dwindling. But, by some miracle we’ll get it all done before the kids are pushed out the door! This year, my oldest...
Pure White – Minimizing the Work While Maximizing the Paint
If you’ve ever pulled out a can of Pure White Chalk Paint® then you know first hand it isn’t one of those Annie Sloan paint colors that goes on effortlessly with just one coat. If anyone tells you it is a one coat color, they are lying. LYING I TELL...
Painting Upholstery
Painting upholstery is a highly debatable process. Some people swear by it, and others yell from the roof tops “IT’S NOT POSSIBLE.” No matter your opinion on the subject, painting upholstery is counter-intuitive to say the least. I’ve done a...
Distressing then Waxing OR Waxing then Distressing?
Waxing and distressing question. I normally paint, distressed then wax. I noticed many people say they distress and sand after waxing. So last night I waxed, buffed this morning and I am now distressing. The paint is already really hard and I find it harder to...
The Farmhouse Salvage, Milk Paint, Chalk Paint® and a Wax Puck
I LOOOOOVE my customers! Especially, those who have followed and supported me since the very beginning. The ones that are looking at for our best interests and finding ways to help us succeed! That being said, one of my favorites cruised into the shop on a random...
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!