Category Archives: Annie Sloan’s chalk paint

Chalk paint is a specialty paint that gives an old world look to furniture, without having to use a primer

Fast and Beautiful DIY Finishes for Accessories in Your Home: Part 1

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Linda
a candleholder and frame revamped with Annie Sloan Chalk Painr

If there’s one thing that I do when I only have a little bit of time, it’s revamping an existing accessory in my home.  I’ve done it for photo shoots, gifts, home staging…or “just because,” I can always squeeze in … Continue reading →

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Napoleonic Blue and Old White Chalk Painted Demilune with Stencil

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Linda
closeup of Chez Sheil stencil on half moon table painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

Here’s a great little $5 demilune table that I found on Craigslist. The owner said to me “It’s only half a table and that’s why it’s $5.”I said “No problem – I’ll be right over!” I guess she didn’t know … Continue reading →

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A Hand Painted Miniature Swedish Mora Clock

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Linda

Last summer, a friend of mine – Anthony {who is related by marriage} suggested to me that my reproduction Mora clock in the entry would look great if it was painted red.  I would have never considered that color in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Mantle

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Linda

I love Valentine’s Day – perhaps as much as Christmas and my birthday. So decorating for this holiday is such a joy.  Even though this year’s Valentine’s will be a bit different – I will be going in for some … Continue reading →

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Making a Real Estate Office “Pretty”: Part 1

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Linda

A very good friend of mine, Dianne Scalza, just opened up a new real estate franchise – Exit Realty All Pro in Bay Shore NY.  Dianne is a colorful, dynamic and fearless woman and so when I saw her private … Continue reading →

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A Fall Mantle: Decorated in Silver, Gold, Pale Blue and Off White

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Linda

I wanted to do something a little different than I normally would do, decorating-wise.  In my great room, I usually use rich, saturated colors but I wanted to try a color scheme I never use – blue, silver and gold.  … Continue reading →

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Revamping an Old Chair for a New Purpose

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Linda
a rocking chair finished with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

This week I was asked to stage a vacant home in Malverne NY.  It’s a lovely Dutch Colonial that has a great, homey feel to it.  When I looked at the home for the first time, I jotted down my … Continue reading →

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Mood Boards and How They Help You Learn Your Style and Your Loves in Life

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Linda
mood board for decorating a room

This is a mood board that I made to help me figure out some of my passions in life… & some topics that I’d like to cover on this blog.  I made a list of my top 10 passions… 1) … Continue reading →

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Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Linda

I just started playing with this paint from England – and I think it’s really terrific. I have to do a few more pieces (thinking of re-doing my entire dining room furniture – every bit of it!). But to start … Continue reading →

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