I have to admit, this project was a bit intimidating. The armoire was big, dark, and way too heavy looking. We love using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan and the results are fantastic, if anything could make this transformation happen, it was Annie’s paint. So after pondering color and technique, and searching the web for […]
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Chalk Paint® Makeover: 70’s Plastic Mirror
The Challenge: We recently acquired a pair of pretty awful faux wood finish 1970’s plastic mirrors. Could they be dramatically changed into something beautiful and useful for today using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan? Since I had just completed the little Swedish-style makeover and had open paint and wet brushes, I decided to […]
Chalk Paint® Challenge: Swedish Style
The Challenge: Could we change a cute little bench with a boring finish into a Swedish style delight using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan? The inspiration: A sweet antique console with a gorgeous old creamy-colored finish that has just hints of color. Taking a tip from Annie Sloan, I got out […]
Annie Sloan & Paul Klee – Inspirational Innovators
Ever the innovator, Annie Sloan does it again! In her latest blog post, Annie Sloan, the dynamic inventor of Chalk Paint® decorative paint, finds new inspiration in the paintings of Paul Klee. Paul Klee was born on December 18, 1879, in Münchenbuchsee, near Bern, Switzerland. His highly developed sense of color and style were greatly […]
Vintage Dresser Rescue Using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan
A lovely, but lonely dresser brought back to life by Cindy using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan! This vintage oak dresser was in truly rough shape and even had a later-added laminated top, damaged finish, and lots of general wear. In all, it badly needed a rescue. Cindy used Coco on sides and […]