Transforming a Dated Dining Set: The Key is in the Details We needed a pretty display table for the Dovetails llc workshop and this set came across our path. Nice lines, definitely useable, but both the finish and fabric are way too dated. We decided to transform it using Annie Sloan’s terrific Old White and Graphite Chalk Paint ® Annie also […]
First, what is a wax resist and how does it work? In decorative painting, a “resist” is a substance put between the substrate (the material you’re working on) and the product you’re applying to prevent the product you’re applying to adhere to the surface completely. In this case, we’re using sample boards (substrate), Annie SloanChalk […]
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumbler, Ebay, Etsy, the list of places to post online is practically endless. Whether you’re taking a bow over a fab new project you’ve just finished, or trying to earn extra income by selling online, your items won’t get the kind of attention you want without good images. Like so many of you, there’s never […]
#Madeitmyown with #Anniesloan Annie Sloan, the inventor of Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint, has started a new online Gallery featuring images of real-life client projects from all over the world. There are fabulous examples of up-styling, recycling, and revamping all in keeping with Annie’s “Paint it, Love it, Share it” philosophy. To launch the gallery, Annie has included a […]
On Friday, June 19th, Annie Sloan Stockists from around the world will be participating in the worldwide charity event, #anniesloanlate. Dovetails llc has chosen St. Matthew’s house, 2001 Airport Pulling Road, Naples, Florida to be our partner. We’ll be there from 12 – 7 giving FREE demos, lessons, hints, tips and tricks on how to […]
