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Basic Tips on Painting (Laying the Paint) VIDEO

Posted on 04/30/2013 by Tricia
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Quick access to my video by clicking HERE . This is a quick little post & video about brush strokes. I get emails often from friends after they have painted a piece and they complain they have blotchy paint or … Continue reading →

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Chalk Paint® Has So Much Functionality!

Posted on 04/22/2013 by Tricia
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Lauren BASICS Gilding Wax Glaze

I always enjoy hosting our Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan BASICS Workshops. First, I get to meet people who are creative, fun and obviously, enjoy their lives. But also because I always learn something new myself. In a … Continue reading →

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Avoid a Blotchy Appearance in Your Chalk Paint® & Wax

Posted on 04/08/2013 by Tricia
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Blotchy Appearance

I received an email from a friend who painted the piece shown in the photo below. I feel that it looks really great, but she was disappointed in that she felt it looked blotchy. So, here are some tips and … Continue reading →

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Painting Teak Wood with Chalk Paint®…don’t do it!

Posted on 03/25/2013 by Tricia
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Painting Teak Wood
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The Purple Painted Lady Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee ~ happening on 9/21/13

Posted on 03/07/2013 by Tricia
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Barn Sale SAVE THE DATE 2013

Hope you will save the date for us! We are hosting our 3rd annual Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee on Saturday, September 21st from 10 – 5pm. This will be a great artsy event with 50 unique artisans, bakers, junkers, … Continue reading →

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Chalk Paint® Transfers onto my Brush or Rag when Waxing

Posted on 02/20/2013 by Tricia
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When you are applying Annie’s clear wax – having some Chalk Paint® transfer onto your Ultimate Wax Brush or rag is totally normal! Chalk Paint® has a powder or “chalky” feeling to it at first. This “powdery” feeling goes away … Continue reading →

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Mixing Chalk Paint® – Pretty Aubergine Custom Color

Posted on 01/29/2013 by Tricia
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Aubergine Heart with recipe

Mixing custom colors using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan is so easy. Annie’s colors are pure and make mixing a creative adventure. Today I played a bit with Florence and Primer Red Chalk Paint®. First, I mixed equal … Continue reading →

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Is a Wax Top Coat Important?

Posted on 12/30/2012 by Tricia
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Slide5

I received a question from a painter out there in DIY land regarding using wax as a top coat. Basically, if you are on a budget…is using the wax necessary. Here is the question and then my response: QUESTION: Hello. … Continue reading →

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A little Bourbon anyone?

Posted on 12/15/2012 by Tricia
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Virgin Bourbon on blocks

A little Bourbon anyone? My current project that I am working on…… and I love it. I hope someone out there will too and hopefully purchase it! This dresser is painted in Graphite and Pure White Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Sloan, For Sale, Furniture | Tagged annie sloan, Bourbon, chalk paint, decorative painting, dresser, Graphite, New York, Pure White, transfer | Leave a reply

The Purple Painted Lady Video Channel- First Live Video Show

Posted on 11/20/2012 by Tricia
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Youtube

I have always wanted to be on TV…and well, I guess a live stream on YouTube is the next closest thing. As many of you know- I entertain your emails written to “Dear Purple Painted Lady.” Questions on “how to” … Continue reading →

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Lisa Burton
05/25/2013 at 12:52 PM

Absolutley love your page ,hi from here in the uk, am new to the chalk painting furniture stuff but loving it have just done my very first piece a old plant stand n am addicted now your furniture is fab and watched yr tutorial which was real helpful :-)

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Painting Wallpaper With Chalk Paint®? This was a great question from The Picket Fence. The answer is YES, but read the following!

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Facebook Icon05/25/2013 at 8:58 AM

Open 10 - 4pm today in Palmyra. Keep in mind- all shipments from any where in the US will have an extra day in their normal delivery due to Memorial Day. Have an awesome Saturday!!!

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Michele Izzo
05/24/2013 at 7:26 PM

I have a question: I found an awesome retro dresser that I love and I want to paint it with ASCP but it has a formica top. Will that hold the paint??

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A warm hello and a some LOVE from The Purple Painted Lady. Stopping over to see some of your amazing painted pieces! Here is one I did with Chalk Paint® where I free hand the design. I am always here if you have a question- just call on me or visit my site. http://www.ThePurplePaintedLady.com

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Lisa Colón
Facebook Icon05/24/2013 at 10:28 AM

Hi there fron Texas! I watched your video where you showed hiw to "lay the paint" and was wondering what kind of brush were you using and what size is it? Also, ang suggestions on painting a surface that isn't completely flat, like ornamental designs in the wood and grooves like the piece in the photo I'm working on?

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Beth Brewer
05/24/2013 at 9:17 AM

Great site folks!! I stumbled across it yesterday & found tons of helpful info. Ordered a few things & they shipped the same day. Awesome service & very helpful!!

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Facebook Icon05/24/2013 at 8:34 AM

The Purple Painted Lady is literally ecstatic over having you!...THE ..Jen Born from PS Enjoy Your Life at our 9/21/13 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee. We love your whimsical works of art from furniture knobs (guess who wants these at her store? Yep- ME!), magnets, bottlecap coasters, and well- I tell people to visit your website to see what else you have! Have you friends visit my website below to see who else will be at the show or feel free to click on over to my Facebook page! With almost 80 artisans, wineries, cheese makers, farmers and musicians - I think there will be much that appeals to many! http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2013-barn-sale-news/

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The Purple Painted Lady is literally ecstatic over have Jen Born from PS Enjoy Your Life at our 9/21/13 Barn Sale & Junk Jubilee. Jen creates these whimsical works of art from furniture knobs (guess who wants these at her store? Yep- ME!), magnets, bottlecap coasters, and well- go to her site and see what else! Hop on over to her Facebook page by clicking on her biz name above and leave a note that The Purple Painted Lady sent you! (one of you may just receive a free gift from me for doing that!) and also- to see where else to meet Jen- visit her website at http://www.psenjoyyourlife.com/index.php

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Meegan Aschen
05/24/2013 at 12:47 AM

Btw, new like from Connecticut. :)

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Facebook Icon05/23/2013 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)

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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!

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Varnish Plus by Faux Effects yellowing question. If you have this in your painting pantry- you are obviously a well versed painter.

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Kimberly Nevils
05/22/2013 at 11:13 AM

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?

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Facebook Icon05/22/2013 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?

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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!!!

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05/21/2013 at 2:17 PM

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?"

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Memories of Home, Vintage Interiors
05/21/2013 at 2:29 AM

Hi! A new like from Memories of Home Vintage, an Annie Sloan stockist in the UK :)

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Facebook Icon05/20/2013 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/

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Lori Fortner Hendrick
05/20/2013 at 12:48 PM

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?

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