In Step 2 of this 3 part tutorial series on how to whitewash using Chalk Paint®, I apply Annie Sloan’s Old White to my small, oak, side table. More than a few things go wrong, but don’t worry....... Read More and View Video
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A Lovely Duck Egg Blue
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You may remember this armoire. I talked about repainting it here. I was a little tired of the blue, but still needed something that would work in my foyer (we have no coat closet). Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Duck Egg Blue is a color..... 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
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
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
The Louis Blue, Blues
This was one of my first big projects with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Before I painted it, I was an old-fashioned....... Read More
Gustavian Bedside Chest
At first glance this Gustavian bedside chest of drawers looks simply white. But upon closer inspection.....
Read More...Swedish style furniture is a particular favorite of mine. For more Gustavian inspiration see my posts, Swedish Gustavian Chest, Swedish Country Style, and Country Blue Wardrobe
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
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
Secretary Preview
Secretary Preview: Complex Green Finish
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You can see other color combinations for secretaries and desks in my January post, French Secretary, and a post from July, Secretaire Extraordinaire and also Old White and Pastels.
Congratulations
Head over to Colorways at lesliestocker.com to see who won the the contest/giveaway for this lovely vintage mirror, painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
Pink in the Garden
Ways to add color in the garden. See how on today's post @ lesliestocker.com
I love to use Chalk Paint on outdoor projects. To see other ways to use Chalk Paint outside see my posts: Weathered Zinc, Patina and Verdigris, and Garden Bench
Old Table, New Look
With rare exceptions, all my projects are solo endeavors. My husband and two oldest sons have full time careers in fields unrelated to furniture, painting and color. My youngest son also spends much of the year away at college, and even when home in the summer, has a busy schedule. So when he offered to help me with some furniture, I happily accepted.
Having no experience with painting, I think he was surprised when he found himself with a paint brush in his hand and choosing the colors from the cans of Chalk Paint for this table. He chose Old White for the top and Antibes Green for the skirt and legs. Using the same brush, he went directly from the Old White to the Antibes Green which ended up giving the legs and skirt a soft layered look. Wow. Pretty amazing for a first timer (admittedly, I'm biased).
So.. what do you think? Would you give it a thumbs up?
Antibes Green is one of the most popular Chalk Paint Colors. For more ideas to use Antibes Green, see these posts you may have missed . Custom Purple and Lime Green, and Stack of Bowls
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
On the Bench
Small vanity bench painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Duck Egg Blue for the base coat, followed by a layer of Duck Egg mixed with Old White. French Linen added for depth and shadows.
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
A Do Over
Many layers of shellac required to seal. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® . French Linen, Versailles, Old White on base, hardware, and trim. Followed by clear wax, dark wax and gilding wax. For cabinet doors, sides and top: Provence, Old White, Paloma and clear wax.
Only Temporary
On the surface, this looked like a quick and easy project. Mid-century, no major damage, solid wood, nice details and a reasonable price at a thrift shop. I think (not sure), it is a former phonograph/record player cabinet, as it is vented on the sides and has a sliding base shelf. After I put on the first coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® in Pure White, I noticed spots of red and orange. Known as bleeding, it is common with raw or unfinished wood or as in this case, dark, mahogany red furniture from the 1940's and 1950's.
The best solution is to stop painting (it has nothing to do with brand of paint) and seal the finish. More coats of paint alone, will not work. There are several finishes available that will prevent the stain from seeping into the paint, but my favorite it shellac. It can be brushed on or sprayed, dries quickly and almost always works. I brushed on two coats and let it dry overnight. It bled through my next coat of paint. Another two coats of shellac, another coat of paint..... this happened again and again. After I ran out of Pure White, I used Old White, and when that was gone I used Old Ochre.
This is how it looks now. After too many cans of shellac and paint, too many hours of work, after photographing, writing this post and thinking this project was finally finished, it continues to bleed. It is still in process. I don't know what it will look like next time you see it, but it will not look like this. To be continued...
Swedish Country Style
This old pine cupboard has a naturally primitive and simple style. I used a color palette of whites and greys, often found on Swedish country antiques. In order to allow the grain to show through the paint, I added water to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and applied the paint as a wash. Old White was used on the frame and top and Paris Grey followed by Pure White on the drawer facings. A little dark wax was added over the Old White. Simple and beautiful!
I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see, Country Sideboard, French Sideboard, and Country Console
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