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
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
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
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
DURABILITY OF Chalk Paint®???? Never doubt that Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan won’t withstand outside use. This is a true story told by me- Trish, The Purple Painted Lady. Last July (2012) I went to the Adirondacks with … Continue reading
Starting now (September 8, 2012) – The Purple Painted Lady will be featuring a piece of furniture we are painting! Watch for our transformations! Paint that will be highlighted is both Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan and Milk … Continue reading
Interested in having your own set of 30 Sample Boards showcasing the colors of Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan? Or, are you looking for a just a few to help you in your design decisions? Well, they are … Continue reading
I love receiving notes from all of you – especially when photos are attached and show me what you have accomplished or how you were inspired. When I started writing posts to share information- I did it to be helpful … Continue reading
I have been working on these photos longer than I would like to admit! And I am still not done. But I promise to have them all uploaded to Pinterest by the end of the weekend. I hope that you … Continue reading
So, I have always wanted a cupola for the top of my “barn.” The “barn” is really more like just a very nice out building, in the sense it lacks the hugeness of what I would typically imagine for a … Continue reading