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The good people from Annie Sloan sent me paint and wax* to sample as part of their launch of chalk paint into the Australian market. I had heard about the new paint...however I had only ever seen it used in that distressed antique-style finish... And...

This past winter was long and cold, and as I anxiously waited for the days where I could work on my garden I couldn’t help but look around my house at things that needed to be changed, updated or replaced. We bought new appliances (I finally...

I found this solid oak dresser at the Santa Cruz Flea Market recently.  It had a worn, orange finish, but beautiful hardware and lovely details. I love painting oak furniture with Chalk Paint® because its open grain looks beautiful peaking...

So you guys know how much I love to use Craigslist to find new projects {as evidenced here, here, here and here}. I think the key to finding good deals is to just be patient. I usually have a price limit in mind and I absolutely refuse to budge. Being...

Here are 3 of the best paints, in my opinion for antiquing and distressing furniture: Chalk Paint – Annie Sloan chalk paint is a very popular paint right now that is great for distressing and antiquing. When using this paint, it’s important...