I thought it would be fun to take some inexpensive plastic planter pots from Home Depot and show you two different finishes with chalk paint. In this video, I’ll show you the........ 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
Trumeau Mirror Sneak Peek
Do you remember this mirror? I painted it a denim blue using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. When I wanted a Trumeau mirror....... Read More
Inspired by Pottery Barn
This is a project I’ve been meaning to share for a while. It was inspired by a mirror I saw in the Pottery Barn catalogue.......Read More
Small Step Stool Video #27
In part 3 of our video series on a child's step stool, I complete the finishing process with wax and ...... Read More
Small Step Stool: Video 26
In this Part 2 Video, I demonstrate how to layer chalk paint colors to create a Restoration Hardware style finish... Read More
DIY Kitchen Pendants
When I decided I wanted pendant lights over my kitchen island, I didn’t want to spend a whole lot of money, so I looked into DIY options. Here is what I found at my local Lowes........ Read More
Small Step Stool: Video 1
In this Part 1 video, I show how to do a quick prep on our small step stool to ready it for painting with Chalk Paint in a Restoration Hardware style finish.......Read More
Feeling Frustrated
Remember the project I said I was working on yesterday….. it has been a problem from the get go........ Read More
Green Eggs and.......
Not ham. But Green Eggs and Other Colors wasn’t a catchy title, so I left it unsaid. Since one post on colorful eggs, is never enough:) I thought I would continue on the whole Easter Egg theme. Really, I just had so much fun....... 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
Chalk Paint Easter Eggs
Did you know you can paint and dye Easter Eggs with Chalk Paint? Here is a range of shades and tints using Louis Blueand Henrietta........ Read More
Pop Of Red
This week when the temperature briefly hit 50+ degrees, I was able to get to some projects that required spray paint. As much as I love Chalk Paint, when I want a smooth glossy finish, spray paint is the way to go.... Read More
You Won't See This in a Video
This side table was originally scheduled to be one of the eight projects in our most recent videos. It actually made it through the first day of filming: the preparation. On the second day we filmed the painting for the tutorial. I didn’t anticipate...... Read More
Video #24: Adding a Liming Wax Finish
In this video I show the last step in repurposing our Antibes Green Child’s Chair: finishing with wax. I demonstrate how to apply Liming Wax as a way to further enhance color and grain in the wood, as well as..... Read More
The Moody Blues
A monochromatic color scheme can be a refreshing change of pace. I’m in my Blue Period right now. I love taking one paint color group and......Read More
Negative Comments
Colorways grew out of my love for art and design, and my passion for paint and color. I feel confident about my abilities in those areas, but admittedly blogging is more of a learn as I go endeavor.... Read More