They say that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and this definitely rings true with wood furniture. Even though scratched and worn, some see wood grain that shouldn’t be covered and others see a canvas waiting to be painted. If you ever want to create controversy and don’t want to talk politics, just {Read More…}
CABINET projects with APC
blog posts with cabinets
Facebook Friday #8
February 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
Welcome to another week of fabulous painted items using American Paint Company all natural paints! Check it out: Simple Matters at Junk Street Market painted this hutch using Peacock and finished in Black Glaze. Upcycled Vintage Charm painted this dresser using Rushmore and finished in Top Coat. Junque in My Trunk painted this hutch 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…}
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…}
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…}
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…}
Facebook Friday #19
October 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Are you ready for some beautiful pieces painted by the paintriots this week? Check these out! These dressers were painted using Plymouth Rock, Smoke Signal and Lincoln’s Hat by Ivy Lane in Massachusetts. Ellie’s Attic in South Carolina painted this desk using Saddle, Amber Waves of Grain, Orange Grove and Fireworks Red. Abby Road Vintage {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #17
October 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Get ready to be inspired by our paintriots this week! They have been busy creating with the most healthy, yummy paint on the market today, American Paint Company! Let’s get started with this stool and cabinet painted in Smoke Signal by The Old Store. Check out this fabulous hutch painted by The Painters Roost. Restyled {Read More…}
Repurposing Furniture – A Cabinet’s New Life
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently I got a call from a friend, not just to say “hi”, but to let me know she had found something for me! She had run across this cabinet and just knew I could make it useful again. As soon as I saw it, I knew that it would make the perfect bar. The {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…}
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…}
