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…}
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 – Youngest of Nine Designs
February 12, 2014 by 5 Comments
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…}
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…}
Facebook Friday #4
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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
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…}
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…}
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…}
Paint Techniques Using Chalk and Clay Paint
December 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Our favorite technique to share and teach is one that looks very difficult, and in the past, has been an advanced process for paint artists requiring many different products. But now, can be achieved with just one product line, American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! It’s what we call a “Textured Clay Finish”. This look requires {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 #24
November 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
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
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…}
Painted Furniture – The Perfect Display
November 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
Waiting for me at the auction was this little gem. Handcrafted and a little rough around the edges, I knew with minor repair and a little color, it was the perfect size for the new APC paint display. I initially started refurbishing/refinishing furniture about 8 years ago while employed at a friend’s cabinet shop sanding, {Read More…}
