It’s been a spooky week of tricks and treats but the paintriots have still been busy creating fabulous finishes with American Paint Company. Check out this gorgeous silver leather sofa! Frame painted with Lincoln’s Hat and distressed, then waxed with Clear Wax and Silver Mica by The Mill at Gibsonville. This curvy beauty was painted {Read More…}
Fixing Painting Problems – A Naughty Table
October 30, 2013 by 10 Comments
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…}
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…}
Facebook Friday #16
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a busy and productive week for the paintriots! Here are the latest pieces to inspire you. Ellie’s Attic in South Carolina painted this table in Home Plate and Rushmore. Mainely Vintage in Maine painted this sideboard in Amber Waves of Grain and Desert Cactus with Gold Mica on the detail. Carol Reesha in {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…}
Donating Furniture – A Happy Side Table
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The piece I’d like to share was a local garage sale purchase. Although I only paid $5 for it, I knew it had a wonderful life still ahead. It had some minor refinishing issues, as shown in this picture, but with a few tools in our shop those were easily fixed. It would have a {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #15
September 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The paintriots have been busy this week painting with our fabulous all natural, no-VOC, chalk and clay paint and eco-friendly finishes. Check out this week’s eye candy! Restyled Vintage Designs painted this buffet in National Forest and Lincoln’s Hat. Hutch top painted in Fireworks Red finished in Top Coat with a dab of Lincoln’s Hat by {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – Portable Table
September 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
I found this portable table at an online auction. They are brand new and are fantastic tailgate tables. All of the legs and base use hinges allowing it to fold itself down and around itself. They are very portable, solid and make a fantastic opportunity to turn it into a table that represents a local {Read More…}
Painted Furniture – Curvy Dressers
September 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Earlier this summer I was fortunate to come across two beautiful French Provincial pieces by Dixie, a single highboy chest and matching double bow front dresser with mirror. I must not have shot a before of the long one but I did snap a picture of this earlier this summer. I absolutely love the style {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #14
September 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
The paintriots have been busy creating amazing pieces with American Paint Company chalk/clay/mineral paints! Check out all of these beauties! This gorgeous hutch was painted by a furniture artist at Deep Creek Vintage using Home Plate, Liberty, a lighter shade of Desert Cactus and finished in APC Clear Wax. Totally fabulous! Speaking of hutches, this beauty {Read More…}
Hand Painted Finishes – Using Mica and Grit
September 18, 2013 by 3 Comments
I love decorating my painted pieces beyond just paint and wax. I’m excited abt the Mica Powders offered by American Paint Company. They are available in five colors: Metallic Gold, Metallic Copper, Metallic Silver, Metallic Pewter, and Black. Mica Powders: ultrafine powders made from mica and pigment, are non-tarnishing. They can be mixed into waxes, topcoats, {Read More…}
Repairing Damaged Furniture – Making Moulding to Match
September 16, 2013 by 17 Comments
I picked up this beauty at a local Goodwill store. If you look at the top large drawer on the left you will notice a strip of the decorative trim is missing. On most makeovers, I would just leave the missing piece and paint over the area, but this trim is part of the outline {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…}
