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 […]
#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 […]
Yes! The fabric can be painted too! As anyone who follows our blog can attest, we love Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. As Annie says, “the possibilities are endless!” This week we added Chalk Paint® on Fabric to our list of things to do. Recently we came across a set of four pretty shield back dining chairs. […]
