American Paint Company – More Close-up Color

It’s time for another close-up!  Be inspired! Shizzle Design used Home Turf and Beach Glass to create this finish. Fabulous Finishes  used Cannonball, Waistcoat and Dark Wax to finish this. Painted Past painted this using Limoges, Peacock, and Brown and Black Glaze. Feather & Nest painted this frame using Sackcloth, Crushed Tea, Treasure Box and Voyage.  Distressed Nest finished {Read More…}

Facebook Friday #7

Well, it’s been another great week of beautiful projects finished by our paintriots.  Here’s some inspiration to LOVE on Valentine’s Day: Salvaged Decor in Michigan painted this hutch using Heaven’s Light (retired), Gun Powder and finished in Clear Wax with Pewter Mica. The Old Store finished this oak office chair with Fireworks Red. Youngest of Nine Designs finished {Read More…}

Who, What, Where Wednesday – Youngest of Nine Designs

I’m Maria and my story may be a little different than the others you have read.  I’ll call it a Lincoln’s Hat cloud with a Silver Mica lining.  This is a story about addiction, but I promise there is a happy ending.   People often ask if I really am the youngest of nine, the {Read More…}

American Paint Company – Close-Up Color

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

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…}

Facebook Friday #4

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…}

Facebook Friday #3

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…}

Painted Furniture – A Long Search for the Right Buffet

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

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

  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

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

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…}

Facebook Friday #26

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

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 #24

It’s been a busy week across North America with holidays and crazy weather but our paintriots have still been painting up a storm!  Check it out. The Old Store painted this sideboard in Fireworks Red and Dark Wax. Junque in My Trunk in Kansas painted this side table with Amber Waves of Grain with Rushmore and {Read More…}

Facebook Friday #23

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…}

Facebook Friday #22

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

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

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…}

Painting Pumpkins – Halloween Decor

It all started off as a regular shopping trip kind of day, until I found the perfect pumpkin that was just begging for an American Paint Company makeover.   Purple Mountain Majesty has been a color I have wanted to try, but haven’t been brave enough to paint an entire piece with this bold color. {Read More…}

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