by Michele | Dec 12, 2012 | Other
I didn’t bother to take a before picture of this desk because I didn’t have any intention of fixing it up so I have to paint a picture in your mind. It was awful. A black spray paint finish with a horrible amount of warped areas on the top and wonky...
by Michele | Dec 8, 2012 | Other
I told you I could paint fabric!!!Let me back track…The Epic Fail: This couch was a disastrous paint project which I have deemed my Epic Fail. You can read more about it, but I have since wanted to redeem myself from the result of the sofa! Meet the vintage...
by Michele | Dec 7, 2012 | Other
I can’t buy into gold frames. Gold framed mirrors, picture frames, chalkboards…etc. It’s a very iconic French Country design look…but I just don’t love gold. However, I do love the detailing in most gold frames. The...
by Michele | Dec 6, 2012 | Other
Back in the day, I was completely intimidated by the thought of stripping layers of paint and re-staining the wood. To my surprise, it’s much easier than I ever thought possible. With the right chemicals and tools, you can easily strip layers of old paint,...
by Michele | Dec 4, 2012 | Other
It’s hard to believe, but I have been carrying Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the store for almost a year. Technically, the first part of February will be a year…but close enough. I’ve prided myself on keeping the paint in-stock. I’ve had buyers as...
by Michele | Nov 28, 2012 | Other
I don’t like to waste paint. That’s one of the hardest things about working with milk paint. It’s hard to know just how much to mix for a given project, and since leftover paint doesn’t last very long, it more often than not gets dumped....