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Annie Sloan Paris Grey.......a fun day!

Monday, August 20, 2012

I decided I needed some time to play, playing for me is trying new paint colors and techniques! I love the new Chalk Paint craze and decided to open up some cans that I stockpiled last year in anticipation of creating great things....now was the moment! I have always been afraid of grey paint, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked the color on a small decorative side table that was lined up for painting.

The Paris Grey felt right for this dainty 1920s side table...I am a fan of heavy distressing so I sanded her down with a sanding block, allowing her to take on a personality of her own...

Once she was distressed in "all the right places", I took out my handy wax brush and went to town with some soft wax......I loved the way the wax darkened the Paris Grey.....just the shade I was hoping for....

and then......

Tres Chic!

Using Paris Grey, Annie Sloan chalk paint on this pretty little table was the Saturday afternoon adventure I was in need of! She came out so pretty!

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Painting and Baby (puppy) Sitting

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Sister Sue and her hubby took a couple of days off and Auntie (me) agreed to take care of Ozzie....all at the same time I was going to try to paint an amazing sideboard I have wanted to tackle....Glad to say that Ozzie was a precious boy and cooperated nicely throughout the day....he even helped me! He agreed to pose pretty for me when I finished the piece!

He wasn't quite sure what he should do, then he got it!

For a 9 week old puppy, he is smart, happy and willing to entertain himself nicely....I was happy too, it allowed me to get some work done, good dog!

This piece was so much fun to do!!!!

I added a gorgeous stencil motif to add some charm...

Beautiful side detailing....fabulous legs!

So smooth and lovely!

The top has been left natural, stained and varnished......

She will be posted on line for sale maybe tonight or tomorrow...

OOPS....Gotta go, Ozzie is AWAKE!!!!

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Getting Ready....Brimfield Here We Come!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The days are flying by! Where has the summer gone? We have been busy getting ready for the Brimfield Antique Show, September 6-11th. Busy, busy, busy! I have been intrigued by the new colors we are trying...the French Teal has been one of my favorites.....

We have just finished the prettiest little English Silver chest in light teal, complete with pretty crystal knobs...

I fell in love with an old RCA radio cabinet that was begging for a new life...We painted her French Teal with an antique white interior and added some pretty storage baskets, perfect for a chic office, bedroom or bathroom storage...Just the right "pop" of color!

While spelunking in our storage barn, I came across the prettiest little piano stool and wire magazine rack that I decided to do in French Blue...reminiscent of pretty blue hydrangeas..

Just the right shade of blue!

This wonderful piano stool with its fabulous ball and claw feet holding glass marbles...wouldn't this be fun in front of a chic white vanity for a little splash of color?

Ah yes, did I mention this wonderful pair of chairs I found in storage? Just think how beautiful these would be mixed around a cottage chic table!

Well, I am off to do more looking around in the storage barn to see what I can come up with next! Stay tuned!

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A painters job is never done!

Monday, August 15, 2011

It was a gorgeous day on Saturday and I chose to spend it painting! Sometimes I think passion can get the best of us! I absolutely did enjoy myself though!

Done in a gorgeous shade of grayish blue/green, reminiscent of antique pewter, I thought this hutch would look perfect in a French style country kitchen.....

The interior done in a pretty ochre and the top waxed and left natural will make pretty collectibles shine!

I picked some tansy in the yard and liked the color and texture.....I LOVE the smell of tansy,

reminds me of days at the beach...

I went home happy, fulfilled and tired, hoping that this pretty French Country Hutch will find a new life in a great home.

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