This past week I finished this little side table, here it is shown before, in my version of this year’s Pantone color – Radiant Orchid. I mixed these 2 American Paint Company colors; BORDELLO SHINING SEAS to get to my purple #1 (deli container on right) and these 2 American Paint Company colors; FIREWORKS RED {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #3
January 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s a wonderful time to rethink your interiors and the paintriots can show you just how easy and beautiful using our chalk/clay/mineral paint can be! Get inspired: Junque in My Trunk painted this china cabinet with Peacock over Voyage, Coral Reef and Beach Glass. The inside was painted using Voyage, Top Coat and then Dark Wax. {Read More…}
This n’ That Thursday – What To Do When it Bleeds
January 16, 2014 by 7 Comments
So you find a piece of furniture with good “bones” and great detail, the perfect piece for painting. You choose a color and begin painting, but as the paint dries, you notice these awful spots bleeding through your paint!! What do you do? Do you try another coat of paint, and another, and another, hoping {Read More…}
American Paint Company Retailer Spotlight in Newburyport, Massachusetts
January 15, 2014 by 1 Comment
American Paint Company Retailer Meet Jennifer of Ivy Lane is a home decor boutique with retail space in the beautiful downtown and waterfront area of historical Newburyport, Massachusetts. Ivy Lane features industrial, primitive and European antiques, vintage finds, along with new eclectic home décor furnishings and accessories, tasty gourmets, designer textiles, garden treasures, jewelry and {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – A Long Search for the Right Buffet
January 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve wanted a vintage buffet for my dining room for two years, but I’m like Goldilocks. Every buffet I found was either too big or too small, too modern or too plain. It took me two years to find one that was just right! “I think this is it, but I’m not sure,” I said {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #2
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a cold week for most of the country, but the paintriots continue to safely paint indoors using our eco-friendly, all natural paint and finishes. Since most of us are dreaming of warmer temperatures, let’s start with the pieces that look like they are ready for spring and summer! Restyled Vintage Designs painted this slatted {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Pretty in Paint
January 8, 2014 by 9 Comments
We had a booth in an antique mall for several years prior to opening a furniture store of our own. I started painting furniture after my first visit to an Anthropologie store. I knew I could paint something and make it look good for much less money and then friends would buy it from me, so I thought {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – A Table Transformed
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I found this table at an auction. I didn’t care for the blonde color of the wood, but I loved the features of the legs and the size of it in particular. I knew that with a little ‘Up-Do’ it could look fabulous once more! I was seeing beautiful pieces done using APC’s Amber Waves {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #1 – 2014
January 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The holiday festivities are behind us and the paintriots are busy as ever. Look what beautiful items have been transformed this week using American Paint Company’s chalk, clay and mineral based paint! The Old Store painted this curio cabinet with Momma’s Lipstick. Distressed Nest painted this carved desk using Wild Horses over Tumbleweed. Upcycled Vintage Charm painted {Read More…}
Painting and Distressing Furniture – A Funky Chunky Highboy
December 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
I love painting with rich, saturated colors so I was absolutely in my glory when I found out my friend’s daughter wanted them for her new dresser. I tend to hold back when I paint furniture to sell in the store, but I have way more fun doing pieces in bright whimsical colors. This piece {Read More…}
