Apr09
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Larkspur Interiors
Kim and Denise are two old souls who became friends in high school and were reunited several years later when our young families moved onto the same street, Larkspur Circle. Sharing a passion for design, antiques and painted furniture, we decided to launch our own business together and in 2011 created...
Apr08
Distressing Paint with Water – Tip Tuesday
Quick Tip Tuesday A quick ‘no mess’ way to reveal your base color is to use water and a rag as your distressing tool. First, select a small rag and wet in water. Rag should be damp but not dripping. Next, using the damp rag, rub the areas where you would like to reveal the {Read More...}
Apr07
Painting Furniture – A Farm Table
Do you remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz where the house lands on top of the wicked witch and all you see are her legs sticking out with those fabulous ruby slippers? Well, I found a fabulous pair of legs sticking out just like that underneath a pile of furniture in my daughter Courtney’s...
Apr07
Repainting Furniture – A Cute Farm Table
Do you remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz where the house lands on top of the wicked witch and all you see are her legs sticking out with those fabulous ruby slippers? Well, I found a fabulous pair of legs sticking out just like that underneath a pile of furniture in my daughter Courtney’s...
Apr04
Facebook Friday #14
What can chalk and clay paint do, you ask? Easily transform your piece! Check out what our paintriots did using American Paint Company’s chalk and clay all natural paint! The Painted Dragonfly in Tennessee painted this desk and chair using Momma’s Lipstick. Midwest Cottage and...
Apr03
Painting Furniture – Finding Potential in Each Piece
I recognize that this is a terrific piece with great potential and everyone that sees it in my basement, comments on how much they love it. It could be great, but at the moment, it was not. I’ve been looking at it for 2 years since my daughter, Breanna, found it. No “a-ha”...
Apr02
Who, What, Where Wednesday – Vintage Market & Paint Studio
Hello, my name is Tina Bedwell, and I was born and raised in Mississippi, but I have made my home in Alabama for the last 17 years. I received my degree in Interior Design from Mississippi State University and over the years I have worked as a free lance designer and decorator along with raising {Read...
Apr01
Dry Brush Technique – Tip Tuesday
Dry brush technique Supplies needed: - Item to paint - Paint - Natural bristle brush - Cardboard or paper towel Step 1: Load brush with paint. Step 2: Dab or brush paint onto cardboard or paper towel to remove some of the paint from the brush. Step 3: Lightly brush across surface. Step 4: Layer {Read...
Mar31
Flea Market Tips – Searching for that Perfect Find to Paint
It’s that time of year again, where the weather gets better and people are out hunting for treasures. This week Chantelle and I will be in Texas for Round Top Antiques Week and the Marburger Farm Antique Show. Just thinking about it gets me so excited! I have been obsessed with vintage finds...
Mar28
Facebook Friday #13
Time to be inspired and pick up that paint brush! Our paintriots are always busy transforming pieces with American Paint Company’s amazing chalk and clay paint, showing you how easy and beautiful it is to use this all natural paint. Let’s get this party started with a dresser decoupaged...