Chalk Paint® Paint-a-Piece-Glendora

by Michele | Mar 16, 2016

Worried about taking a paint brush to your own furniture? Have no fear. This introductory class will teach you how to paint, distress and wax your furniture, and best yet, you have your choice of painting your own piece or one of ours! If you paint your own piece of...

We’re giving away a $500 Artist in Residence Grant to One Lucky Teacher

by Michele | Mar 10, 2016 | Other

What do you get when you have eight cans of paint, 30 paintbrushes and 30 ten year olds? Chaos? Nah. Enthusiasm for sure! And, lots…LOTS of noise. This year, we’re giving away ONE, magical afternoon of on-site inspiration and instruction to one AMAZING...

A Metaphor for Life

by Michele | Feb 23, 2016 | Inspiration

You know how some people do yoga to reflect and relax? Or, take a bath, exercise, pilates, get a massage…? My best moments of reflection happen while I’m painting. I’ve been accused of having tunnel vision while I work on a project because I have a...

How to Re-Design a Room

by Michele | Feb 18, 2016 | Tips & Tricks

Undergoing a complete room re-design can be a daunting task. The statements I hear are, “I don’t even know where to start,” or “I don’t know what colors to use,” and even “I’m at a wall and don’t know what else to...

Vintage Player Piano with a Twist

by Michele | Feb 12, 2016 | Inspiration

It’s been nine years of painting furniture, maybe more. The days of white finishes, Duck Egg Blue and Paris Grey are all but retired for me. I have long ago stopped hemming and hawing over paint colors with the constant worrying about what will sell. Reality...