If you follow us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) then you likely have already seen this gorgeous transformation. Perhaps you’d like to rest your eyes on it again, though…it’s really that good! Our friend Noel of Beam and Bloom asked us to help her create a custom finish for her design client. The existing antique piece of furniture had good bones but it was dark and dated and not doing any favors for the space. Upon reviewing her design scheme, we opted for Annie Sloa

If you’ve been using Annie Sloan paint or following along with our blog, you have probably heard us say the words “dry brushing” in reference to a technique we often employ. Today, we thought we would provide an example of a piece that was SOLELY dry brushed so you can see what it looks like on its own: We recently bought a little hotel in Woodstock, NY (to follow along with that project, click here.) Part of our redesign and renovation was to donate all of the existing beds

You guys, I know I say this with each project but this one is my favorite! It’s such a fun DIY and gives very cool results regardless of your technique. I wanted to wait until after our workshop so I could share some varying photos for it so I am finally able to post the How To. I was inspired by a similar project on YouTube so this was not at all invented by me…I am just the sharing type and wanted you to all have the opportunity to play a little. Here’s what you need: A fra