~ French Linen Basket Makeover : How to with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Basket Makeover Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - French Linen Another way to store things in the kitchen is by using baskets. This is a very old solution that still works in today's kitchens as well. When choosing storage options for the kitchen, baskets are always tops on the list for many people. And for good reason, they not only add a nice hidden storage solution, but they can also bring in a touch of warmth, color and/or texture. Somewhere along the line, I had a "collection" of sorts of…
Bathroom Latest: baskets, vanity and fabrics
One of the hottest finishes lately has been the Belgian washes you see on furniture and baskets. Its a gray wash~I wanted to make all the baskets in my bathroom shelf look Belgian~ French Linen Chalk Paint® is what I used and a big paint brush. This is the latest color I was dying to try~ and it works well on these baskets I am happy to say. Don't load up the brush, apply it with a dry brush and it is the easiest thing in the world! I had all the baskets done in 15 minutes. Have you noticed…
Bathroom Latest: baskets, vanity and fabrics
One of the hottest finishes lately has been the Belgian washes you see on furniture and baskets. Its a gray wash~I wanted to make all the baskets in my bathroom shelf look Belgian~ French Linen Chalk Paint® is what I used and a big paint brush. This is the latest color I was dying to try~ and it works well on these baskets I am happy to say. Don't load up the brush, apply it with a dry brush and it is the easiest thing in the world! I had all the baskets done in 15 minutes. Have you noticed…
French Baskets created with CHALK PAINT® in French Linen
I have been on a roll lately and trying really hard to keep up with the sales at my new "Patina" space. I found a set of 3 boring baskets at Goodwill not too long ago, they are even lined with plastic if you wanted to put flowers in. I mixed up a 1:1 ratio of Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT® French Linen (my favorite color) and water to thin it down so I could paint a wash onto the baskets. This is a great trick to "grey" vintage picnic baskets, too! Thanks to Debbie at 'Round the Coop and her…
~ French Linen Basket Makeover : How to with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Basket Makeover Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - French Linen Another way to store things in the kitchen is by using baskets. This is a very old solution that still works in today's kitchens as well. When choosing storage options for the kitchen, baskets are always tops on the list for many people. And for good reason, they not only add a nice hidden storage solution, but they can also bring in a touch of warmth, color and/or texture. Somewhere along the line, I had a "collection" of sorts of…
Vintage French Market Baskets
I love vintage French market baskets. Especially the tall ones. Don't know what it is about them, but the older and grayer and more weathered they are, the more they appeal to me. (Kind of like a distinguished older gent...you know?) But they're hard to find. (The baskets...not the gents.) So when I read about Rosemary's discovery of French-inspired rolling market baskets last summer at JoAnne Fabrics, I ordered two of them. One to keep and one to sell. (Yes, they've been sitting in my…
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How to Create an Aged Driftwood Finish on Baskets
Would you like to change the color of a wicker basket or furniture in your home? Did you know you can paint it! I transformed mine to look like grey driftwood. It is easy to do in an afternoon with a few colors of craft paint and stain.
My 2 Favorite Paint Colors for Creating a Weathered Gray Finish
Today I’m sharing my 2 favorite paint colors and techniques for creating a weathered gray finish on furniture and accessories to update items around your home. I recently used this application to update our wicker porch furniture in the Spring and it made a big difference in the overall look of the porch! We have had …
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How to Remove Paint From Wicker | Hunker
Wicker furniture can provide a durable and decorative way to accent any room or outdoor space. Sometimes, painted wicker can begin to chip or wear over time, which may require an update. Luckily, stripping paint from wicker furniture can be done easily with just a few materials and a little time.