Nothing like a fresh coat of Paint and #ROW80

Annie Sloan Changes Old to Fresh

I admit it. I'm a paint addict. Some of my friends think I'm a bit strange (Luanne!) and maybe it's from the paint fumes.  I was searching out fun decorating blogs and came across Susie Harris's blog 
(check out her site! So much fun stuff!) extolling the joys of Annie Sloan Chalk paint.

I was so excited I asked my friend (Luanne) if she wanted the link. She politely declined. I'll convert her to loving paint one of these days.

I have several pieces try out this paint  and after tracking it down at New Art Legacies I was ready to start.

1980s nightstand

This is what I started with. This nightstand is one of the pieces left from my first check as a teacher. I bought the entire bedroom set and spent weeks staining it. Now it's in my guest room and needed an update. The whole room is getting updated because my friend (Terry) is coming to stay. Terry is a great friend and could care less if I updated the room but any excuse to get out the brushes and a can of paint and I'm there.

Annie Sloan old white

What is unique about Annie Sloan chalk paint is that is is very low odor, it dries super fast and sticks to everything, even metal and glossy finishes without sanding or priming.

First Coat

I probably should have used a brush, instead I used a Purdy (yes I know the name I'm a paint geek) roller. The paint went on thin but no brush strokes.  After two coats it looked like this.

Old White

So what do you think? I love it. Even the handles turned out nice. Once it was done I sent a photo to my friend (Luanne-the anti paint person) and she liked it too.

I'm working on few more pieces too, but I'm not ready to show those yet. I'm also trying to decide if I want to add the wax.


Have you ever painted with chalk paint? Will you?



ROW80 check up
Writing goals took a fun twist this week when I was asked to write an article. So I put away my other writing this week until I finished with that.
Finished reading Rob Eager's book on marketing. I have lots to do but I did work on my about me page. Still needs more work!
As you can see I did a project--just not a sewing one.
The house --well, it's over 100 degrees I'm pretty sure dust and dirt don't accumulate in that kind of temperature.