The sun is setting as I write this post and I have to tell you, I’m so excited to share the pictures of this piece with all of you! I loved it when I purchased it then I got it home and for the life of me, couldn’t decide what to do with it. So {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 #13
September 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to another addition to Facebook Friday! Our paintriots have been busy this week creating all kinds of beautiful finds! Let’s start out with a colorful one! Distressed Nest Boutique submitted this darling dresser painted in Home Plate, Beach Glass, Liberty, Wild Horses, Surfboard and Amber Waves of Grain. Orange Grove is making this nightstand {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…}
Painted Furniture – Old English Desk
July 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
I was so excited to use this paint, that I forgot to take before pictures! I just wanted to get to the after! This desk had some water damage to the front, so I scraped and steamed off the remaining veneer. Followed by some sanding, the piece was ready to be painted. Using American Chalk Paint {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…}
Facebook Friday #6
July 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Busy hands make happy hands!” This week the paintriots were busy creating all kinds of beauties. This Fireworks Red buffet was painted by our friends at Whimsical This beautiful buffet was finished in First Lady. Seems like we have a buffet theme going, so let’s rock it out! This one finished in a first {Read More…}
Painting and Distressing Furniture – A Well-Deserved Buffet
July 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
Recently my neighbor asked if I would paint a buffet she had recently purchased from a secondhand store. Normally, I would recommend she attend one of our classes and learn to paint the piece herself. However, I can honestly say, this lady does not have time for either. Lisa is the mother of ten children! {Read More…}
