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..

Paint a Patina




These Railroad Lanterns are from 1st Dibs and have a gorgeous, natural patina that developed over years............ Read More

Do You Decant Your Chalk Paint?





In this my newest video tutorial, I explain why I do. There are several techniques for maximizing the life of your paint but this is the one I use. I’ll also show you some others. It’s important to get the most out of your paint because it’s expensive.


Sunbursts, Large and Small




I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I find myself getting heavy handed with gold paint......................  Read More


And if you are wanting to paint something Gold, or even just add some sparkle to your home, check out my posts  ,DIY Gilt Mirror ,  Faux Mercury Glass Sconce,   Easy Picture Frame Upgrade,  and   Sparkle Your Holiday Decor.

Enchantment in Stockholm




Number 17 in Stockholm has an almost magical look. Don’t you just wonder what is behind that door...................  Read More......



English Yellow......too Green?



When I started using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® years ago, the only yellow available was Arles. While a beautiful color, it was not a primary yellow and difficult to use as such when mixing custom colors. So I was delighted when....   Read More


If you like to mix your own Chalk Paint custom colors I have several charts to help with the proportions and recipes. See my charts,  Mixing for Green,   ASCP Custom Greens,  Mixing for Orange, and Mixing for Purple.   And ..my new videos are just back from the editor so look for the  first one to be up on the blog later this week.

Paint it Blue




I like to browse the home decor catalogues that arrive in my mailbox for new combinations of color and fresh paint ideas. The Chloe Tall Chest (MSRP $399), is featured in the current issue Grandin Road and also on their website. It comes in five colors but.... Readmore..........
For more ideas of contrast color combinations, see my posts, Opposites Attract, another orange & blue palette, Custom Purple and Lime Green, and Cinco de Mayo.