Ordering Paint, Trimming Trees and A New Camera

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...

Milk Paint-Tone on Tone

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....

The Epic Fail

I’ve painted fabric before.I painted the stripe pattern and French stencil on the upholstery of this settee.I stenciled the script on this seat.And, last summer I full on painted a chair. It looked awesome! So, I thought I’d give a couch a try. If I could...

Vintage Sewing Machine Made Table

When two perfect things come together, magic happens!Ok…cheeeeeesy!But, seriously…At least six months ago, I traded a (dilapidated and wonky) table for an antique Singer Sewing Machine. I’ve wanted a an old Singer for two reasons; the first, to paint...

The Crazy Weekend and Seasonal Items

This weekend was crazy! Or…maybe abnormal is a better term…and very full! I spent Friday afternoon on a “picking” spree (not wedgies or bogies as my husband likes to joke), but antiques. Best of all, I got to do it with my favorite Virginia...

Wow Us Weekend

It seems like the weekend just sneaks up on me! But, here we all ready for another Wow us Weekend Feature!Jeanne, from Perfect Imperfections refinished a great writing table in soft and subtle, Antoinette.I love the legs and the overall simplicity of the entire piece....