The power to create is a strong one and our paintriots are transforming furniture with our all natural chalk and clay based paints! Look what they have done now: Altar’d Market painted this dresser with a custom mix of Coral Reef and Cameo. The custom colors continue with Ivy Lane mixing this one up using Orange {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Droopy Daisy
April 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
My name is Jamie Holton and I own a business in Texas called Droopy Daisy. I’ve been junking and painting furniture since way before it was ever cool. One of my earliest memories of treasure hunting was with my grandmother, who I called Nanny. She worked at my grandfather’s car lot downtown, but during lunch, {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #15
April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Spring has sprung and the paintriots are busy creating beautiful treasures to ‘feather your nest’. Look what beauties have been painted this week! The Painted Dragonfly painted this bed using Voyage and stenciled in Home Plate. Altar’d Market painted this desk using Treasure Box and Liberty. Junque in My Trunk painted this table using many different {Read More…}
Furniture Makeover – A Vintage Dresser
April 10, 2014 by 7 Comments
I decided to try American Paint Company’s new color Peacock on one of my pieces for a market I’m doing. Peacock is a turquoise shade that has a bit of a vintage softness to it. I am usually a grey or vintage white kind of girl, which I actually did start with on this piece, but those {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Larkspur Interiors
April 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
Kim and Denise are two old souls who became friends in high school and were reunited several years later when our young families moved onto the same street, Larkspur Circle. Sharing a passion for design, antiques and painted furniture, we decided to launch our own business together and in 2011 created Larkspur Interiors. We have {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – A Farm Table
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz where the house lands on top of the wicked witch and all you see are her legs sticking out with those fabulous ruby slippers? Well, I found a fabulous pair of legs sticking out just like that underneath a pile of furniture in my daughter Courtney’s garage! {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #14
April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What can chalk and clay paint do, you ask? Easily transform your piece! Check out what our paintriots did using American Paint Company’s chalk and clay all natural paint! The Painted Dragonfly painted this desk and chair using Momma’s Lipstick. Midwest Cottage and Finds painted this dresser with Peacock and finished in Brown Glaze. Altar’d Designs {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Vintage Market & Paint Studio
April 2, 2014 by 8 Comments
Hello, my name is Tina, and I was born and raised in Mississippi, but I have made my home in Alabama for the last 17 years. I received my degree in Interior Design from Mississippi State University and over the years I have worked as a free lance designer and decorator along with raising my {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #13
March 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
Time to be inspired and pick up that paint brush! Our paintriots are always busy transforming pieces with American Paint Company’s amazing chalk and clay paint, showing you how easy and beautiful it is to use this all natural paint. Let’s get this party started with a dresser decoupaged and painted with Freedom Road, Plymouth {Read More…}
Painting a Brick Fireplace – From Drab to Fab
March 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
One of our customers, Michelle, really wanted a big change in her living room and knew it needed to start here at our shop! She made a visit to Wirthy Treasures to select the perfect paint color from American Paint Company’s wide array of hues. She was looking for a more natural paint finish {Read More…}
Re-imagining Furniture – Giving New Life to a Table
March 24, 2014 by 3 Comments
I found a small Queen Anne leg table that at first glance was made from oak. Once I had it home and really looked it over, I noticed that the top had a wavy appearance. I was contemplating what I was going to do about that when I discovered the top was a glued down {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #12
March 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our paintriots are busy creating beautiful finishes using American Paint Company chalk and clay paint! Look at what has been transformed this week: Distressed Nest made this custom shelf for a client and finished it with Dollar Bill and stain for the top shelf. Lock & Key Treasures painted this cupboard with Born on the 4th {Read More…}
Hand Painted Furniture – A Beautiful Buffet
March 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
I felt like I won the lottery when I found this buffet, with her oval door detail and fancy legs! I decided on American Paint Company’s chalk and clay paint in Navajo White because she looked classy to me, and white is a classy color. After painting her white, she needed some sass. So I {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – The Old Store
March 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
The Old Store wasn’t our dream, it was our inheritance. Originally started as a “space filler” in an historic building long sought after by our father for his mechanic shop, our mother thought the front, where the old general store was, would be a great place for a little antique store. We worked with our {Read More…}
Makeover Monday – Before and After
March 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
Everyone loves a good makeover story, where the maid becomes Cindarella or the ugly duckling becomes a swan. Even furniture can get a new life with the help of American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint. Check out these before and afters. Southern Hospitality transformed this buffet using Waistcoat. Distressed Nest Boutique gave new {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #11
March 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a beautiful week for our paintriots. Look at the amazing pretties they have created! Yesterdays & Today painted this dresser using Home Plate , Voyage and finished in Dark Wax. Houston Faux painted this vanity using Treasure Box, Home Plate, and finished in Dark Glaze, Clear Wax and Gold Mica. Refined & Designed painted {Read More…}
How To Fix Bleed Through when Chalk Painting Furniture
March 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
How To Fix Bleed Through when Chalk Painting Furniture Kate K. gives us a walk through on How To Fix Bleed Through when Chalk Painting Furniture. This is her story. I had this piece sitting around for a long while, waiting for both time and inspiration to come. It was an old piece and had seen {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – 4 Quarters Timeless Vintage
March 12, 2014 by 8 Comments
Paths are worn between the houses of Janet, Marian, Sandy, and Misty. We’ve all memorized each other’s garage codes. Simply put, we are friends and neighbors who enjoy junking, shopping, and creating together! We’ve all had other jobs (art teacher, travel agents, nurse) but thought it would be fun to do something with those creative ideas that we {Read More…}
All Natural Paint Finishes – A Close-Up Look
March 10, 2014 by 4 Comments
There’s nothing like a good paint makeover, especially when it is done using American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint! No acrylic, latex or synthetic paint here! Just all natural yumminess! Check out these beautiful finishes created with our chalk and clay paint. Youngest of Nine Designs created this finish using Surfboard over {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #10
March 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Feeling creative? Need inspiration? These should get you going. Collage painted this china cabinet with Home Plate and Beach Glass. Distressed Nest Boutique painted these wedding blocks using Home Plate over stained wood. My Sweet Holly painted this dresser and mirror with Smoke Signal and finished in Top Coat and Black Glaze. Twigs and Twine in Colorado {Read More…}
