How to Prepare Furniture Before Painting
Many people say that you can just begin painting furniture with no prep. That is true for some pieces. But you will get better results if you take a bit of care…
Advanced Painting Technique – Textured Clay Finish
Recently we had the opportunity to hold a ‘retailer training retreat’ at the summer cottage. There’s nothing like planning, learning and working while staring at a lake. After all the laughing we did,…
Layering Four Colors to Create One Great Look
Have you ever wondered how to create the aged look of time on a painted piece? It’s easy using a chalk and clay paint. I will share how layering four colors…
Rose Bowl Flea – Ready for Bargains!
It ‘s time to head to the Rose Bowl Flea – ready for bargains! It’s that time of year again, where the weather gets better and people are out hunting for…
Warehouse Sale
Do you remember when you were a kid, the anticipation of Christmas morning? What would you find under the tree? Will they like your gift? Will you wake up to an ideallyic…
Painting Furniture… or Should I Say Painting Metal?!
Wondering what chalk type paint can be used on? Well… it will adhere wonderfully to most surfaces. Wood, laminate, formica, glass, ceramic and even metal. However, a good thing to keep…
I’d Like to Buy a Vowel…
I’m headed to Round Top Antiques Market and I’d like to buy a vowel please! When it comes to decorating with salvage letters, I’m a FAN! I love everything about them….
The Prairie in Round Top, Texas
The Prairie in Round Top, Texas is one of our favorite places to go! Since it is the week of fun in Round Top, Texas right now, I thought I would…
Guest Room Makeover at Chantelle’s House
Our last two daughters moved out this past year making us official empty nesters. While I love all of my girls to pieces and it was hard to see them go,…
Message in a Buffet
This is the special story of how we left a message in a buffet. Half the fun of our job is in finding the pieces that we paint. Sometimes we come…
5 Ways to Making Big Changes
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I’m a ‘right now’ girl. If I get an idea, I want to do it right away. If I think I need something, I…
Tips for Better Room Function
It’s always fun to make changes to your space and make it feel fresh. Today we are sharing tips for better room function. Assess Your Rooms I realize most of you may…
Tray Chic
Trays are a fun way to display items in your home. They can be so tray chic! A Collection of Trays I have a little ‘tray’ problem. Actually, you could say I…
Chantelle’s Man and His Car
We are handy girls, but wait until to you hear about Chantelle’s man and his car! Handy hubby I know this will sound kinda “braggy” but, I’m married to a fabulous man!…
Bring it On Home!
I recently traveled to a flea market in New York and had to get creative with my treasures to bring it on home. Headed to the Flea Market I recently attended the…
Jill’s Weekend in New England
Traveling always brings good inspiration. Check out Jill’s weekend in New England. One of the perks of having a husband who travels is occasionally he will ask, “do you want to come…
