Archive for June 2014
Our Latest Milk Paint Project
When it comes to “chippy” milk paint projects, this Davenport Desk, from the 1800’s certainly did what it pleased! Here’s what she looked like before we painted her with MMS Trophy and Grain Sack. We decided to do without the bonding agent (primer), so that it would do its chippy thing, here and there. I…
Read MoreSaturday’s Chalk Class Includes a Free Lamp Make-Over!
Local thrift store managers are probably scratching their heads, wondering why there’s this sudden interest in old brass table lamps! Well, here’s the story… Last Thursday night, we had our first Introduction to Furniture Painting class, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paint, using lamps from the thrift store! All the principals of furniture painting can…
Read MoreGifts for Dear Ol’ Dad
Does Dad like to play cards? How about this vintage (folding) poker table, that we refinished, using gel stain. We treated the chairs to gel stain as well, along with this fun, manly fabric, for the seat cushions! I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reminder to “eat”! I love this sign,…
Read MoreNew Class , this Thursday
Hello dear ones, We have a class this coming Thursday night (6-9 p.m.)! Introduction to Furniture Painting, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paints. Instead of working on silly wood moldings, I’ve stalked the local thrift stores for lamps, like the one pictured, to paint! We can cover all the same important elements of furniture painting, while…
Read MoreCreating an Aged Finish, using Amy Howard’s One-Step chalk based paint and Toscana Paint Powder
I’m sitting on the plane right now, heading back to Sacramento. I had a great visit, with family in Illinois! A direct flight, with Wifi…. what more could I ask for!? Any-who….. Amy Howard and her team of pro’s, are often sharing amazing techniques on her blog (amyhowarddaily.com) that I have to share! I have…
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