I know it has been awhile I have been pretty busy the past couple months. Between growing my business and family obligations my blog has definitely taken a backseat.
My latest passion is painting furniture. Last year I read about Annie Sloan chalk paint and was instantly intrigued. You can use her paints on furniture without having to prime or sand. Annie has a variety of vivid, classic colors and they are very forgiving if you make mistakes (me). I took an introductory course on techniques and how to get the look you want.
I decided to first tackle our old Crate & Barrel TV console. I think we bought it 8 years ago and between two kids, a puppy and normal wear and tear the console was horrendous. I wanted to go with a worn-white wash style to go with the rest of my family room. I bought three different colors of Annie Sloan paint and had some fun.
Here is a pic of the console before (excuse the messy garage):
And here is the after (excuse the terrible photography):
Our console has new life and we now will keep it a few more years. Onto my next project-it is sooo addicting!
If you would like more information go to http://www.anniesloan.com/ You can order straight from her website or you can go to a stockist near you.
Enjoy!
