Three years ago, Shizzle Design sisters Cathy and Shelly picked up their first pieces of vintage furniture and unveiled them at Holland, Michigan’s Art in the Park. Their goal was to rescue old pieces before they ended up in the landfill and hopefully make a little money in the process. They were blown away with {Read More…}
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…}
This n’ That Thursday – A Before and After
February 20, 2014 by 4 Comments
I got this very stylish and classic oval walnut coffee table that had too many dents and scratches to leave unpainted. Step 1: I sanded down the top of the table and rough edges of the scalloped top using 120 grit sandpaper. Step 2: I then cleaned the entire table using American Paint Company furniture/brush {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Jersey Shore Cottage
February 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
My name is Donna. I’m an original Jersey girl, who had left the state but now has returned. When I came back, I had no job. I have always wanted to have my own business, so I decided to go back to school since. I took a marketing class and listened to the questions asked {Read More…}
American Paint Company – More Close-up Color
February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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
February 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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…}
American Paint Company’s Surfboard and Momma’s Lipstick – A Pretty Vanity
February 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
This vanity had a messed up top – the finish was all bumpy pitted. I had a vision for this piece, and it included a smooth top, so I started by giving my top a little buzz from the mouse sander. My vision wasn’t all mine – I was painting this piece for a dear {Read More…}
This n’ That Thursday – Drawer Pulls as Inspiration
February 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a cold snowy winter in our neck of the woods with temperatures and wind chills in the negatives. With a blizzard in tomorrow’s forecast, I’m looking forward to the lazy hazy days of summer. I picked up these drawer pulls for another dresser but ended up using them on a coffee table that was {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…}
This n’ That Thursday – Man Cave Coffee Table
January 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
Repurposing wooden items that were originally made for industrial or military use has become very popular in recent years. Heavy, roughly cut items become interesting and useful conversation pieces after a little alteration, natural chalk/clay/mineral paint by American Paint Company and a little TLC. I have several Vietnam-era boxes that the U.S. Army used to {Read More…}
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Junque in My Trunk
January 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Hello and welcome to Kansas! I’m Karen Gideon and I am a native Kansan, raised in Wichita and moved to Topeka in the early 1980’s. In my youth I spent lots of time in rural Kingman County visiting my great uncle and aunt on their farm. I have lots of fond memories of their large {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…}
This n’ That Thursday – A French Provincial Dresser
January 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
This beautiful solid wood Dixie French Provincial Dresser has had a gorgeous makeover… Sometimes my pieces have to sit a while. And this one finally spoke to me. All the details what would I do? American Paint Company truly makes a wonderful paint. I have been so impressed with the coverage and the consistency. I {Read More…}
American Paint Company Retailer Spotlight in Kennebunk, Maine
January 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
American Paint Company Retailer I’m Darlene Mitchell, an American Paint Company retailer located at 180 Port Road, Lower Village, Kennebunk, Maine and loving it! After going to auctions and loving the vintage furniture, I knew I had to think of doing something to re-invent those pieces. I heard about chalk/clay paints from a friend of mine {Read More…}
Stenciling with Plaster – A Little Table
January 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
This past week I finished this little side table, here it is shown before, in my version of this year’s Pantone color – Radiant Orchid. I mixed these 2 American Paint Company colors; BORDELLO SHINING SEAS to get to my purple #1 (deli container on right) and these 2 American Paint Company colors; FIREWORKS RED {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…}
