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Rabu, 17 Agustus 2016

Easter Table Ideas

I love Easter.  Its my favorite holiday and I always start planning for it early.  I have so many cherished Easter memories with my hubby and...
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Point of Difference
From her website,  "HOME of the BEST PAINT in the WORLD!".  "Annie Sloan developed her signature range of decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, in 1990, she revolutionized the way we see decorative painting. She called her paint Chalk Paint® because of its velvety, matt finish. And if you add Annie Sloan Soft Wax, you can achieve subtle sheen as well as protection and durability
With a colour palette inspired by 18th and 20th Century decor and design, you can easily mix the colours together to extend the range. Chalk Paint® is eco-friendly too. It contains extremely low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and has no odor. 
Price Point (varies)
Paint $36.95 per quart and $11.95 for 4oz samples
Wax $24.95
Where to Order
Website www.anniesloan.com and click on American Shops for local retailers in the U.S.
My favorite online www.thepurplepaintedlady.com
Near me in Maryland/Virgina try www.shop.catfishcreativefurnishings.com. This shop is run by Celeste, one of the nicest and most talented stockiest I have had the pleasure to meet.
Best Annie Sloan Advice and Instruction 
Check out Annies own youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/AnnieSloanOfficial
Also check out www.thepurplepaintedlady.com
Her tutorials and posts are really thorough!
Color Palette Review
Annie sloan has a pallette of thirty shades and honestly, every color is drop dead beautiful. They give furniture the quintessential French chick look and her shades are the most requested by my clients. 
My favorites so far…this is a tough one because they all are amazing…
French Linen
Paris Grey
Old Ochre
Aubusson Blue
Duck Egg Blue
Chalk Paint Application Review
It has a nice smooth consistency and I love that it gives such great coverage making it last long. So far it is creamier and requires less coats than my last review for American Paint Products. As with other Chalk Paints, for the smoothest application, I recommend doing your second or a light third coat with ASCP thinned with water. 
Wax Review
While I still use Annie Sloans waxes, they are not my wax "go to" wax (see my review on American Paint Products here to read what wax I am using now).  Overall, there are other waxes  that have no fumes and are easier to apply. 
Also, the dark wax must be applied over clear wax or you will stain the paint and not be able to remove "it." Some dark waxes can be applied without clear wax, which saves time and money.
Annie also offers great brushes for waxing. While they are a little pricey, I recommend buying at least the large one. It will last you forever. I usually dont use much dark wax so I apply dark wax with an inexpensive chip brush.
What I loved Best
Smooth and easy application 
Great coverage
The best colors
Favorite TipsHow to get a smooth chalk paint finish by The Purple Painted Lady, www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2013/04/basic-tips-on-painting-laying-the-paint-video/
How to clean your wax brush by The Purple Painted Lady,
www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2012/08/how-to-clean-your-ultimate-wax-brush-and-wax-information/
How to keep your chalk paint from drying out,
2013/09/three-ways-to-protect-preserve-and.html
Also check out here….great answers to so many questions.. on Annie Sloan Unfolded
www.anniesloanunfolded.com/faqs
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Selasa, 16 Agustus 2016

Beachy Subway gets a matching table!!

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The Window Frame Reveal

I finally figured out what I wanted to do with one of the big window frames we came across and finished it up yesterday.  Let me tell ya, this sucker...
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Wine cork trivets

I got the idea for making wine cork trivets from seeing some made by my uncle Bernie. br Mine have mitered and glued corners and a recessed bottom for...
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LIFES NEVER DULL georges thoughts

I have been asked so many times...."Whats it like living with "? So I asked to write this post. Well, I could write a book but instead I will donate a...