Have you ever had a piece you were painting that just wouldn’t cooperate? I have been painting for about 2 years, and until now, I have never had an uncooperative piece. In fact all the horror stories I have heard from friends, clients, and even other painters I have worked with, working with all types {Read More…}
Painting Pumpkins – Halloween Decor
October 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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…}
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…}
Painting Textiles – A Wonky Stool
October 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Purple Mountain Majesty Has a Wonky Week Last week we were vendors at a wonderful outdoor show in farm country, eastern Oregon. As I prepared it seemed that everything went wonky. The fun part of wonky is that it fits my personality, so I rolled with it. I’ve been wanting to play with Purple Mountain {Read More…}
Decoupaging Furniture – Grandma’s Table
October 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
This is my sister, Colleen. She is the greatest sister a girl could ever ask for, a wonderful mother to her three babies and my best friend in the entire world. She is also incredibly challenging when it comes to finding the perfect birthday present for her. This is our grandmother’s table. It was a beauty {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #18
October 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fall is upon us and the paintriots are busy transforming furniture to fabulousness! Here’s this week’s eye candy: Junque in My Trunk color washed this shelving unit in 4 different colors. Beautiful! Remember When in Delaware painted this beautiful dresser with Freedom Road, Smoke Signal and finished with Wax and Pewter Mica. Stunning! Upcycled Vintage Charm painted {Read More…}
Layering Paint – A Display Cabinet
October 16, 2013 by 5 Comments
One of my favorites was re-purposed out of an antique Victrola Cabinet. I had never seen one like this before but it sure is cool. All I had to do was remove the doors and build shelving to create a pretty unique display case. Fireworks Red over Wild Horses with Clear & Dark Wax Can {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – A Rescued Hutch
October 14, 2013 by 3 Comments
I found this hutch at the neighborhood Goodwill just asking to be rescued and given new life. It was just sitting there for only $10! I couldn’t resist! Step 1: The first thing I did was to remove the glass doors in order to make the cabinet open and allow me to showcase other goodies. Step {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…}
Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets
October 9, 2013 by 18 Comments
Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets Mandi was a guest post writer to share her experience of using Eco Friendly Paints to Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets. This is her account of this transformation. This is Mandi coming at you with a public service announcement about a very serious condition that is prevalent in many homes. This condition {Read More…}
