Showing posts with label #Old White. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Old White. Show all posts
Video 38: White Washing with Chalk Paint® Step 3
Video 36 How to Chalk Paint® WhiteWash: Step 1
In this video, I’ll introduce this piece and show you step 1 for prepping an oak end table for a Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® white wash using Old White....... Read More and View Video
Swedish Linen Press
Gently colored in soft pinks and the palest of purples, this Swedish Linen Press is perfect in every way. If you are wanting to paint yours like this one, here’s how to do it...........Read More
Back in Blue
One of the great things that I’ve experienced after taking two classes from Steve Wallis is a renewed sense of creativity. Just learning new techniques and having new tools to work with really motivated me to experiment with my paint finishes. Taking some of the skills I learned in Steve’s marbling and wood graining classes, and..... Read More
Reader Request
Louise, a reader of Colorways, found some inspiration photos on Pinterest and asked for my help in getting a similar finish..... Read More
White Washed Bench
One way to freshen up your outdoor wood furniture is to give it a quick coat of diluted Chalk Paint. Using a wash instead of a solid opaque layer of paint, allows the carvings, details and grain to show through....... Read More
Table for a Small Space
I love the whole physics behind anything collapsible: umbrellas, chairs, cots, maps, Swiss Army Knives, etc. Brilliant objects that contract or expand according your needs. (My favorite book on this subject is available...... Read More
Variation On a Theme
Sometimes adding the smallest bit of paint color can make a huge difference in an otherwise....... Read More
A Believable White
This little chest of drawers was a freebie and as such has often served as a practice piece when I’m experimenting with.... Read More
Shades of Lavender
Rather than paint my vintage finds in a solid one color, I like to mix slightly lighter and darker variations of a hue and...... Read More
Pine Sideboard
I painted this old pine sideboard several months ago, but never posted about it. It was fairly beat up, and was about to.....Read More
Always a Favorite
This weekend I was working on this chest of drawers for a friend of mine, when my husband walked by and said, “Didn’t........ Read More
Reflections on Mirrors
Do you have a design philosophy about mirrors? I know I do. For instance, I think every room should have.......... Read More
Stepback Cupboards
Many Stepback Cupboards are actually married pieces and this one is no exception. Often made at different...... Read More
Safari Cupboard
A non-traditional interpretation of a safari theme on a vintage cupboard using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and a............ Read More
A Tale of Two Chandeliers
I'll admit I have a thing for chandeliers, especially antique ones. I love finding them at flea markets and................ Read More...
Rachel Ashwell's New Book
Will you be buying Rachel Ashwell’s new book? It will be available in March of 2015, but you can pre-order........... Read More..
French Armoire
This lovely 2 piece French Armoire is available from Soft Surroundings (MSRP $6898). You can paint a similar finish using ............
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Armoires offer stylish storage in any room and are easy to modify to fit your needs. I use this Armoire in my foyer to hold coats and jackets. For more inspirational armoires see my posts, Lovely Lavender, Warm White Armoire, and Shades of an Armoire.
Chalk Painted Secretary
Layering of different colors creates an authentic, rich finish. For more projects where I have used a layering technique, check out these posts. At Your Service, In the Looking Glass, French Curves, and Today It’s a Console
Scandinavian Pink
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If you love pink as much as I do check out my posts, Pretty in Pink, Secretaire Extraordinaire and Country Sideboard.
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