Btw, new like from Connecticut. :)
05/23/2013 at 7:31 PM
Only 8 days left and soon we will be in the new bigger space. I must admit - the excitement is bittersweet. I have loved my little store in the Village of Palmyra, NY. Funny how it was just a couple years BEFORE I moved in this space - that I knew, if I ever had a store- I would want it to be right here. (but if only it was bigger!) This store has always been a magical place to me..especially at night. I would tell my daughter Danni that I believed little fairies lived here and they came out at night - because what a fun and happy place it was. Well, I have never seen a fairy, but if I was one- I know I would live here. Kind of corny- but this store has meant so much to me ....and the people who have passed through the front door have meant even more. Thank you to everyone who has supported my business and allowed me to be here to do what I love. And that is paint and to help you whenever I can. It is a privilege to be a stockist and I truly appreciate all of the relationships I have made through this journey. I hope you will come out and see me in June at the new "diamond in the rough" location in Macedon (77 West Main Street, 14502)
05/23/2013 at 12:30 PM
The new 2000 sq ft store in the Village of Macedon is coming along great! We have had the plumbing done, electrical, windows changed, and floors are being done today...hopefully the lettering on the awning will be done next week...along with painting and moving in. Chalk Pant® will be available in Palmyra till Friday (5/31) - then starting June 1st ...find us at 77 West Main Street, Macedon 14502. Overwhelmed just a little- but also ..so very excited! Thank you to my fantastic husband Steve (The Mr. Purple Painted Lady) for your crazy support and help! This is all happening because of you- it started with a "Little Engine That Could" mural that I was totally scared to do...but somehow you talked me into it! Love you!
05/22/2013 at 11:30 AM
Varnish Plus by Faux Effects yellowing question. If you have this in your painting pantry- you are obviously a well versed painter.
I live in a small country community. The closest place is a couple of hours drive to buy Annie Sloan chalk paint or any other for that matter. Is there a place that will do online orders?
05/22/2013 at 7:45 AM
Do you use Twitter? My day is so full it is crazy to keep up on emails, Facebook, and phone calls alone- let alone another social media outlet- but I am curious! I also dislike reading a Facebook post when it is filled with "#" in front of every word. What is your opinion?
05/21/2013 at 5:47 PM
Hi there! I called this afternoon and spoke with Angela! Hoping to get some information shared back to me. Stop on over to my Facebook page and return the love by LIKING my page. As I said- I am a decorative painter! Thanks so much!!!
To all of our friends in Oklahoma- our heart breaks for you and the devastation & loss. You all must come from generations of strong survivors, but this cross was seriously more than any one community should have to bare. Know that we care and our prayers are being lifted up for all of you! Rose Kennedy said, "Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"
Hi! A new like from Memories of Home Vintage, an Annie Sloan stockist in the UK :)
05/20/2013 at 5:05 PM
Hey Maryam Mehdikhan...did you know we have a Paint Mixer Tool on The Purple Painted Lady website to play with various ratios of Chalk Paint® colors to see what the end result would look like? You sent me a photo of a garage door that you liked the brown color of - here are 2 possible ideas: And feel free to play with this tool yourself! Here is a link to it=> http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/paint-mixer/
I used chalk paint for the first time recently and redid my table. I left too much of the dark wax on the table. I would like to rub it off but it is very difficult at this point. Is there an easier way to get it off now that it is dry?
Hi Trish,
Does Annie Sloan have any brown color? Can I mix anything of the colors to create brown? If not, can I use a little of Kelly more brown to Coco and Old Ochre to create brown?
Thanks for your help,
Maryam
What is the cure time for the clear wax? What exactly is "curing"? Thank you.
Tricia, Just wanted to let you know I have another commitment for the date of your Barn Sale. I'm trying to find someone to fill in for me so that I can vend at yours. So sorry for the delay. Do you still have spaces??
05/18/2013 at 8:08 AM
Any tips on getting white dots off an almost finished piece? Painted table top graphite, clear waxed and then dark waxed, now I see white pin head dots!
05/17/2013 at 4:34 PM
Hi, Trish!!!! I just finished making a kitchen island out of an old dresser and I painted it with Miss Mustard Seeds "Ironstone" milk paint I purchased from you. I thought I would share a pic. I have an album with the entire transformation. I also wanted to thank you so much for my surprise! That was so nice of you...you're awesome!!! :)
05/17/2013 at 10:36 AM
Hello Miss Purple Painted Lady!! I wanted to share this pic with you. This is a piece that I did using Annie Sloan's Graphite where I added India Ink (per the instructions on one of your posts!!) and here's how it came out. It's actually a bit darker in person. I'm very pleased with the results with getting a blacker black and the client loves it!
Just wanted to share and thank you for the great tips you always provide on your blog!!!
Hey there. Questions for you . . . what do you think of the round bristle brushes you attach to a drill for buffing wax? I will be painting my large dining room table, 6 chairs and a large hutch with ASCP. If those brushes work, it sure would make the job easier. I would rather have it done right, though.
