Whenever anyone asks me if I use chalk paint and if I recommend it, I always feel obligated to let them know about the price. Just one quart of chalk paint runs you around $40. I pay a few cents over $40 when buying Annie Sloan chalk paint once the tax is added, and for CeCe Caldwell's Paints I … [Read more...] about How Much Can You Paint with a Quart of Chalk Paint?
How to Start a Blog
Unlike most bloggers, I'm guessing that the majority of my readers are actually non-bloggers. This is because I know I have the awesome support of all my friends and family who continually visit my blog, even if they don't understand the world of blogging. I'm also guessing that some of you DO … [Read more...] about How to Start a Blog
Tips for Thrifting Furniture
Today I'm going to share a few of my furniture thrifting tips with you. 1) Real wood is the way to go. Unless you're shopping for a specific chair or something a little different, let's just assume that most of the time you're looking for a dresser or a table or a cabinet to repaint. I've … [Read more...] about Tips for Thrifting Furniture
Quick Chalk Corkboard Project
I've had a couple plain gold picture frames laying around I picked up at a garage sale a while back, and I finally decided a couple weeks ago what to do with them. A cute corkboard backing with chalkboard paint on top is just what these frames needed to give them a little more interest and make … [Read more...] about Quick Chalk Corkboard Project
Easy Chalkboard Announcement Sign
I swear there are more Mondays than any other day of the week. Yuck! Today I'm going to share the cute way my cousin, Katie, announced the birth of their first son! I saw her post this on Facebook a while ago before he was born (with nothing written on it yet) and told her I definitely … [Read more...] about Easy Chalkboard Announcement Sign
The Truth About Chalk Paint
We all love us some good chalk paint. Most of it is eco-friendly and some are even all natural. You can paint inside because the paint is washable until sealed and has no strong odor. It's easy to distress and effortlessly gives you that shabby chic look you want. And, you don't have to sand … [Read more...] about The Truth About Chalk Paint