It’s been a cold snowy winter in our neck of the woods with temperatures and wind chills in the negatives. With a blizzard in tomorrow’s forecast, I’m looking forward to the lazy hazy days of summer. I picked up these drawer pulls for another dresser but ended up using them on a coffee table that was {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Perennial Design
February 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
The word perennial, by definition is ‘something that is rejuvenating year after year’. Meet, Perennial Design, located in Lebanon, Missouri who strives to fulfill that name. Laurie Bennett started the business with her husband because they wanted to be a part of their downtown community. As second generation business owners, it was important to them {Read More…}
American Paint Company – Close-Up Color
February 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
Are you ready for a close up? Check out the beautiful finishes created with American Paint Company chalk and clay paints. Vintage Charm Restored used Home Turf, Born on the 4th mixed with Shining Seas to create a beautiful peacock blue, Blue Jeans as a wash and Born on the 4th again. Then she distressed like crazy {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #5
January 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the best features of our natural chalk and clay paint is being able to work indoors safely! Brrrr, it’s cold everywhere! Stay warm and check out what the paintriots did this week! Restyled Vintage Designs painted this dresser using Freedom Road and Plymouth Rock. 4 Quarters Timeless Vintage painted and stenciled this table using {Read More…}
This n’ That Thursday – Man Cave Coffee Table
January 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
Repurposing wooden items that were originally made for industrial or military use has become very popular in recent years. Heavy, roughly cut items become interesting and useful conversation pieces after a little alteration, natural chalk/clay/mineral paint by American Paint Company and a little TLC. I have several Vietnam-era boxes that the U.S. Army used to {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Junque in My Trunk
January 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Hello and welcome to Kansas! I’m Karen Gideon and I am a native Kansan, raised in Wichita and moved to Topeka in the early 1980’s. In my youth I spent lots of time in rural Kingman County visiting my great uncle and aunt on their farm. I have lots of fond memories of their large {Read More…}
American Paint Company – A Feature in a Decorating Career
January 27, 2014 by 7 Comments
If you know me or have been following my progress, you are aware that I started my decorating career solely making custom window treatments. There was no style that I ever refused to fabricate. I always felt confident that I could execute whatever was asked of me. I am self-taught. But, I must tell you, {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #4
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another wonderful week of painting continues! Look what the paintriots have transformed now. This beautiful sideboard was painted by Pieces with Rushmore. This drop down desk was painted by The Local Mercantile with Fireworks Red over Cannonball Perennial Design painted this buffet in Shoreline and finished with Brown Glaze. Vintage Market and Paint Studio painted this dresser with Tea Cup {Read More…}
This n’ That Thursday – A French Provincial Dresser
January 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
This beautiful solid wood Dixie French Provincial Dresser has had a gorgeous makeover… Sometimes my pieces have to sit a while. And this one finally spoke to me. All the details what would I do? American Paint Company truly makes a wonderful paint. I have been so impressed with the coverage and the consistency. I {Read More…}
American Paint Company Retailer Spotlight in Kennebunk, Maine
January 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
American Paint Company Retailer I’m Darlene Mitchell, an American Paint Company retailer located at 180 Port Road, Lower Village, Kennebunk, Maine and loving it! After going to auctions and loving the vintage furniture, I knew I had to think of doing something to re-invent those pieces. I heard about chalk/clay paints from a friend of mine {Read More…}
