Even furniture built to remain outdoors year round, needs to be refreshed. Originally the same color as the deck, this favorite glider had become faded and dirty. The only prep I did was spray it off with the hose and let it dry..... Read More
Showing posts with label #coco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #coco. Show all posts
Wardrobe Petite
Old Fashioned and practical, wardrobes provided storage for clothing in the days before large walk in closets. On the smallish side, this vintage armoire may have been built for a child, and needed a fresh look...... Read More
Step by Step Trumeau Mirror
As promised, here is the step by step for the diy Trumeau style mirror, transformed with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and Efex furniture appliqués......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
Experiment in Pink
Is there a way to make pink a little less feminine? I think so and here is how I do it. I choose a piece with......... Read More
A Shade or Two
I actually like the fact that the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® palette is limited to 32 premixed colors. Mixing the perfect variation of shade or tint is...... Read More
Stepback Cupboards
Many Stepback Cupboards are actually married pieces and this one is no exception. Often made at different...... Read More
A Matched Pair & A Birthday
Thoroughly Modern
Are you a mid-century modern person? I have to admit I’m……not so much. But when I saw this wardrobe on......... Read More
Vintage Dressing Table
I have a really small foyer with only two spots to put furniture. Because there is no coat closet, one of the.... Read More
What's Your Neutral?
When I’m in a quandary about color, I have a few Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® combinations that never fail, never .... Read More
Complex White
I have had this old chest forever. I’ve considered painting it many times and always backed off. It’s made of solid walnut and for the most part is pretty sturdy, although there is a sizable split in one of the sides. Still, I love the geometric style and the original drop pulls. The only changes have been...........
Read More........I love colors that are rich and have depth. For more ideas on how to make a single color complex, see my posts, Why Not Just White?, Old White and Pastels, and Chalk Painted Secretary
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.
Rough Luxe
Recipe to add character to modern decor.
See latest post on Colorways at Leslie Stocker.com
For more cupboards to add personality and character to any decor see my posts, Not so Simple, Arles over Primer Red, and Vintage Chest in Hues of Louis Blue
Rococo Chest
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You can see a different Rococo Chest painted in a bolder style, or another Soft Surroundings inspired color scheme, this time on a Sideboard.
Chippendale Commode on Colorways at LeslieStocker.com
Commodes are very on trend. For more commode inspiration see these posts you may have missed. If you love anything Rococo, you will want to see these posts you may have missed. Rococo Commode, Past Perfect, and Scandinavian Pink
Country Sideboard
A soft white color palette on a country sideboard. New post at
If soft whites are your favorites, a similar palette is used for this French Secretary and also on this Country Pine Server.
Chalk Paint Colors
New Post on Colorways @ LeslieStocker.com. Head over to see who inspired this Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® color palette.
To see another finish inspired by Restoration Hardware see my post, Restoration Hardware Finish, Dark into Light, and Mirror Image
At Your Service
A country pine server or sideboard painted in the weathered wood style with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Wash layer of Paris Grey over a base coat of Old White. Coco accents and Pure White highlights.
For more inspiration on ways to achieve the weathered wood (aka Restoration Hardware finish) see my posts, Restoration Hardware Finish, Dark into Light and Mirror Image
Secretaire Extraodinaire
Much of my time this week was focused on my new website. As a result projects and painting dropped a notch on my to do list. Fortunately, inspiration is only a click away on Pinterest. This antique secretary (source) is extraordinary! To achieve a similar look on yours, use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Antoinette painted as your first and dominant color. Add Paris Grey and Coco for shadowing and depth around the frame and drawer edges. Old White for highlights. Perfect, in a home or a palace!
A secretary can be a statement piece as well as a practical desk, especially in double duty rooms and small spaces. If you missed these other posts on paint colors for secretaries, see, Secretary Preview, French Secretary, and Going Green
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