I couldn’t really think of anything to give my son, Cooper, when he graduated from the University of North Carolina this past summer. I just remember thinking how proud my father would have been. My father, Robert Cooper, was a friend, Cooper’s namesake, uniquely special grandfather, veteran and loving husband. I went through some old photos of {Read More…}
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Facebook Friday #10
August 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Welcome back to Facebook Friday. As usual, our paintriots have managed to create some amazing pieces this past week. You might even call them ‘works of art’. Sarah Rogers transformed her kitchen by JUST using APC Dark Wax. Clever girl. And this adorable rainbow chest and lamp from G. Willikers is totally fun. Color Me {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #9
August 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
We hope everyone is enjoying their week and ready for some fabulous painting inspiration! Our paintriots are always busy having fun creating beautiful treasures with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! Let’s get this party started: Check out this beauty painted in Surfboard by Vintage Treasures What a smart looking desk painted in Liberty and Wild {Read More…}
Painting Furniture – To Paint or Not to Paint?
July 29, 2013 by 34 Comments
Warning: this post may not be suitable for everyone. If you are a wood purist, you will think I’m crazy, become perturbed and/or gasp in horror. Read on with caution. I got to my favorite thrift store early and waited in line for them to open. There she is! I throw my arms around her claiming my prize {Read More…}
Patchwork Painted Dresser
July 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
Do you ever have one of THOSE days? THOSE weeks? THOSE months? I do! Sometimes I just need to walk away from everything and escape the chaos for a little while. I took the opportunity to slap together a quick makeover using various leftover sample pots of paint. No deep thought, no real planning ~ {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #4
July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week, celebrating the 4th of July! All of our paintriots have had a wonderful break but are back at it again transforming furniture with American Paint Company chalk and clay paint. This week features some wonderful dressers! Let’s start with this looker from Yesterdays and Today painted in {Read More…}
Painted Dresser – Everybody’s Gone Surfing…
June 12, 2013 by 6 Comments
Surfing U.S.A. I couldn’t help but sing when I finally finished this dresser that I’ve been tinkering with on and off for several weeks. I painted it three times trying to get it just right but each time I wasn’t feeling it. Am I the only one who does this? I was stumped until I {Read More…}
