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 

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.

Gold and Grey

Inspiration today comes from Ralph Lauren Home on Pinterest.  One of may favorite color combinations is............

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For more warm and cool color palettes see my posts,  Country Console,    French Sideboard (also from Ralph Lauren Home),  and  Something Blue

Scandinavian Pink Over Arles

New Post on Colorways at Leslie Stocker.com

Some may say Scandinavian Pink and Arles are a bold color combination. If you are up for the challenge and need inspiration, check out some of my other posts,  Golden Yellow Chest,  A Warm Welcome,  and  The Colors of Carl Larsson

On the Bias

On the Bias Watercolors. New post on Colorways @ LeslieStocker.com

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 .  Old Table, New Look,  Custom Purple and Lime Green, and   Stack of Bowls

French Sideboard

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 New post today on  Colorways at lesliestocker.com . See how to get this look with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® 

For more consoles and sideboards  see my posts Country Sideboard,  Country Console, and  At Your Service

Inspired by Louis Vuitton

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Years ago I came across a Louis Vuitton trunk for sale in an antique store in Versailles, Kentucky. Even though I knew it was a once in a lifetime, great find, it was still way over my budget and I went home without it. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to collect a few treasured pieces of Louis Vuitton although nothing as wonderful as that trunk. I marvel at the design and craftsmanship that go into all of their pieces, truly works of art.

My post today is inspired by Louis Vuitton and the colors of his signature collection. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® in Arles, part of the Indian Inlay Stencil from Cutting Edge, I painted a repeating, and alternating geometric pattern on this dark oak cabinet.  I love how the color and pattern highlight and contrast the traditional style and dark wood. A simple technique with very pleasing results.

Inspiration in Alsace

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A doorway in Alsace, France (Flickr), inspires an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® color palette.

Color Relationships

Inspiration today comes from Joss & Main. Using muted greens and yellows creates a style reminiscent of old world furniture on this new, reproduction, chest of drawers.  To recreate a similar look, layer Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® colors Chateau Grey and Versailles on the frame and Arles on the drawers. Finish with Clear Wax. Dark Wax adds another level of depth and complexity to the simple green and yellow color palette. New and old in combination.

For more inspiration check out these posts you may have missed. Stack of Bowls,  At the Harbor, and Heart of the House

Going Green

Found on Inspiredpaintrepeat, this secretary/desk is a great way to go green.  Use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®  to recreate this fresh combination of color. Mix and layer Florence and Chateau Grey and add accents with Versailles and Arles. Use the same colors on your desk chair but with the emphasis on Versailles and Arles. A clever way to use the same colors to work together and also avoid looking too matchy, matchy.

Little Step

This little step has too much character as it already is, for me to paint. A perfect color palette of Chalk Paint® colors, although probably painted long before there was an Annie Sloan paint. Authentic and inspirational.

Small accent pieces can add a splash of color to your room. For more inspiration see my posts, Paint and Pattern ,  A Slice of Lime, and Violets and Daffodils

Arles and Old White

Cabinet painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Arles and Arles mixed with varying amounts of Old White.

I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see,  Country Sideboard,   French Sideboard, and  Country Console

Doors from Italy

Inspiration for today comes from these beautiful reproduction doors found at antiqueitaliandoors.com. You can use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® to create a similar color scheme. To emphasize the raised panels use Old White and thinly line around the edges with Primer Red. Mix Barcelona Orange and Arles to create the warm orange, or layer one on top of the other to increase a sense of depth.

Secret Door

I am still working on my color cards for the pink custom colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Some are still drying, others still need to be scanned into my computer.... So today I'm using a photo found on Pinterest that inspires a unique combination of colors. Although not one of my go to palettes,  I love  that they can work together to create a warm patina that looks like it has developed naturally over time. Adding touches of Henrietta and Old Violet over Primer Red will add a sense of age and fading common on old painted wood. Arles added to spots that would normally receive heavy wear, further enhance a sense of history. Paris Grey could be added to any of the colors to layer on for depth and texture. Chalk Paint makes it easy for anyone to take a beautiful finish like this and make it your own. 

A Classical Interpretation

Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ interpreted in a classical style. A unique color combination of Graphite, Primer Red, Scandinavian Pink, and Arles, highlights the details of a small chest.

Something Blue

Studying the finish on vintage furniture and antiques is an invaluable source for understanding how patina and wear patterns develop over time. This image of an antique pine cupboard was found on Pinterest. Around the edges and knobs the paint has worn off through continued use. The blue has become faded in some areas and darkened in others. If you are trying to replicate this beautiful blue, you can use Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ in the colors above, layering and blending them. It takes a little more work but the result is oh so worth it!

If you love blue as I much as I do, check out my posts, Chinese Apothecary Cabinet where I use a combination of ASCP blues, Country Blue Wardrobe  and how to make a Denim Blue.

Only Three Colors

Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ Arles, Arles mixed with Old White, and Graphite on the top. Clear and Dark Wax. Easy and fast.