I love color and am often asked how I come up with my custom colors. The ability to mix colors successfully, or keep adding or subtracting certain hues until I achieve what is in my head, did not come naturally. There is a science called color theory and it is easy if you keep it {Read More…}
DIY Furniture – A Coffee Table
September 2, 2013 by
As I was walking through my favorite store of things I can’t afford, I once again fell in love, it was a beautiful coffee table that I knew would look perfect in my home. I admired then hesitantly looked at the price tag, yup, another piece I would never buy. Then my loving husband, who {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #11
August 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Prepare to be inspired, the paintriots have been busy! Check out this gorgeous buffet finished in Tumbleweed, Home Plate and Dark Wax by Ivy Lane This cute little dresser was painted by Salvaged Decor with Blue Jeans. This buffet really got a transformation! It was from a barn sale and had a mud wasp nest in {Read More…}
Custom Color Mixing – Antique Mahogany Bed in Creamy White by Shizzle Design
August 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
I checked out a beautiful antique bedroom set over the 4th of July and was immediately drawn to the beautiful lines and details of the furniture. The entire set was very solid and well cared for ~ just needed a little TLC to give it new life. Cathy and I teamed up to get this {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – Hand Carved Cabinet
August 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
I found this beautiful hand carved cabinet on the internet. Don’t you just love the detail? When I bought it, the lady said the inside shelf had always been missing. I brought it back to my store, and heard a loud bang when setting it down. When we opened up the doors, there was the shelf in place! It had wedged itself {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #10
August 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Welcome back to Facebook Friday. As usual, our paintriots have managed to create some amazing pieces this past week. You might even call them ‘works of art’. Sarah Rogers transformed her kitchen by JUST using APC Dark Wax. Clever girl. And this adorable rainbow chest and lamp from G. Willikers is totally fun. Color Me {Read More…}
Using Mica Powder to Enhance the Beautiful Color
August 21, 2013 by 4 Comments
Using Mica Powder to Enhance the Beautiful Color Thank you Monica for this great easy to do DIY idea, in her words here is how Using Mica Powder to Enhance the Beautiful Color in a DIY knock off inspired look. I love wandering in Restoration Hardware oohing and awwing over all the gorgeous pieces of {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – A File Cabinet
August 19, 2013 by 8 Comments
When my distributor asked for a guest blogger, my first thought was that I wouldn’t have anything to share. I LOVE to see posts on the APC Facebook site and my painting pales in comparison. But I put on my big girl panties and decided to put myself out there. After all, this paint is too much fun {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #9
August 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
We hope everyone is enjoying their week and ready for some fabulous painting inspiration! Our paintriots are always busy having fun creating beautiful treasures with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! Let’s get this party started: Check out this beauty painted in Surfboard by Vintage Treasures What a smart looking desk painted in Liberty and Wild {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – 1, 2, 3 Tables Done!
August 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
I’m a busy mom. Some days the only time I have to paint is late at night after everyone is in bed. I love using American Paint Company paints because they don’t require a whole lot of prep work and they dry quickly. I can work just an hour or two each night and have several {Read More…}
