The winter weather in most places has not slowed our paintriots down! They are busy painting indoors, if needed, safely using our natural chalk and clay based paints! Here’s what they have created this week. Vintage Charm Restored painted this buffet with a custom mix created with Surfboard, Home Plate, Rushmore and Home Turf. Simply Beautiful {Read More…}
American Paint Company's clay based paint with all natural mineral tints makes this such a great color. This color is available in both a quart and a pot size.
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This n’ That Thursday – A French Buffet
February 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
This petite French buffet was painted for our Shizzle Design office but we sold a couple large pieces and had to fill the void. So much for decorating our own place; everything else takes priority. I started out as I always do by giving her a good cleaning. I gave her a base coat of American {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…}
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…}
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…}
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…}
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…}
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…}
Facebook Friday #27
December 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a busy holiday season for everyone, but the paintriots have still been creating beautiful finishes with our chalk and clay paint. Check out this amazing mantle, faux finished by Fabulous Finishes using Rushmore, Smoke Signal and Home Plate. Fabulous Rehabs in Arizona finished this table using Beach Glass, Home Plate and Clear Wax. Little {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #26
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tis the season for the paintriots to stay busy painting! Look what they did this week! Simply Beautiful Spaces is ready for the holidays and painted this lantern in Fireworks Red. The Pink Chandelier – A Vintage Market painted this darling vanity in Nana’s Cupboard. A Piece of the Pie Frames painted this dresser in Smoke Signal {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #25
December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another busy week with the paintriots creating heirlooms! Look what they did this time. 1909 Junkeroo and Vintage Too painted this table layered with Dollar Bill over Freedom Road, Smoke Signal, and Navajo White. Stencil is layered with Freedom Road and Navajo White, sanded down and then finished with Clear wax and Pewter Mica. The Mill {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #23
November 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our paintriots have been busy this week. Check out all the beautiful pieces that they’ve done! Junque in My Trunk painted this dresser in Dollar Bill and Home Plate with Clear Wax and Copper Mica. The Old Store painted this kids table and chair set in the APC color, Shoreline. Tanglefoot and Company decoupaged this dresser and {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture – A Coffee Table Turned Bench
November 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have wanted to try this idea of turning a coffee table into a bench and this piece was perfect for the project. I started off with an ordinary coffee table. I chose to paint the legs with APC Home Plate. I distressed it and finished the top with a dark wax to give it {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #22
November 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
The paintriots have been busy this week painting fabulous furniture. Check out what they’ve been doing. Salvaged Decor in Michigan painted this lovely dining set in Home Plate, Wild Horses and Rushmore. The Old Store painted this dresser in Amber Waves of Grain. A Piece of the Pie Frames painted this cute nightstand in Freedom Road and {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #21
November 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Another week has gone by and it is getting colder many places! Good thing our paintriots can continue to create beautiful treasures indoors with our all natural zero VOC chalk/clay paint and with no hazardous chemicals in our finishes. Here’s a few things they’ve been working on. This gorgeous buffet was painted/presented by Houston Faux {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #20
November 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
It’s been a spooky week of tricks and treats but the paintriots have still been busy creating fabulous finishes with American Paint Company. Check out this gorgeous silver leather sofa! Frame painted with Lincoln’s Hat and distressed, then waxed with Clear Wax and Silver Mica by The Mill at Gibsonville. This curvy beauty was painted {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #18
October 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fall is upon us and the paintriots are busy transforming furniture to fabulousness! Here’s this week’s eye candy: Junque in My Trunk color washed this shelving unit in 4 different colors. Beautiful! Remember When in Delaware painted this beautiful dresser with Freedom Road, Smoke Signal and finished with Wax and Pewter Mica. Stunning! Upcycled Vintage Charm painted {Read More…}
Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets
October 9, 2013 by 18 Comments
Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets Mandi was a guest post writer to share her experience of using Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets. This is her account of this transformation. This is Mandi coming at you with a public service announcement about a very serious condition that is prevalent in many homes. This condition {Read More…}
