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Paint Project – Stenciling Wallpaper with Chalk Paint

Aug 30, 2018
1 min

Paint Project – Stenciling Wallpaper with Chalk Paint

Our design firm (fringe) was hired to redesign the signature suites at The Lexington Hotel in NYC. One of the suites, The Godfrey, needed a masculine treatment to a bedroom wall…but we weren’t feeling a new wallpaper so we chose a Royal Design Stencil, mixed Giverny & Napoleonic Blue and created our own! Here are a few shots of the room – it’s not fully “zhuzhed” yet in the photos but you can get a sense of the stenciled wall and how beautifully our Annie Sloan paint perform

Transfer Leaf – so easy a kid can do it!

Aug 2, 2018
1 min

Transfer Leaf – so easy a kid can do it!

We posted this video on Instagram about a week ago and had quite the response! Check it out on Instagram We were surprised at how many of you hadn’t used Transfer Leaf and also that the general consensus was that it was difficult…so we created this video to prove otherwise! Stay tuned here to see how the chairs turned out…we are dying fabric (white cotton) with Annie Sloan paint (and also using the Gold Transfer Leaf!) before reupholstering. Can’t wait for the big reveal! Pro

The Tutorialist – Layered and Luxe

Jul 24, 2018
4 min

The Tutorialist – Layered and Luxe

A friend of mine (& fellow decorative painter) asked about this finish today and I couldn’t believe I never posted the tutorial! Things have been really busy with {verdigreen} because of all the design work we’ve taken on, and it somehow slipped through the cracks…but this was a fan favorite for sure so here’s the story. I was hired to modernize a dining room for a client. She has a “Z Gallerie” style happening in her home – trading out her old Tuscan pieces for light, modern

The Tutorialist – Rustic Farmhouse (Burgundy & Dark Wax Stain)

Jun 6, 2018
3 min

The Tutorialist – Rustic Farmhouse (Burgundy & Dark Wax Stain)

We are so busy at the studio working on custom finishes we can rarely sneak off to client’s homes…but occasionally we take on a project like this one that really excites us. This antique hutch was pretty raw/dry from sitting for decades and the client wanted it to offer more of a statement without altering it too much. We suggested using the Dark Wax as a stain on the wood and “staining” the back boards with Burgundy Chalk Paint. Here is a “Before and After” split pic: Here’s

Before & After – Marble Top Custom Table Finish

May 29, 2018
1 min

Before & After – Marble Top Custom Table Finish

A dear friend of mine, Jenna, owns a local boutique called Little Black Dress. It’s on Church Street in Montclair and she carries the cutest, feminine clothing. After moving into her new location, she realized her existing table felt too dark and heavy so she asked if I would custom finish it for her. She chose the “gold base, marble top” look that is trending right now as her finish. Here was the “before” — a espresso wood finish: We first painted it entirely in Paris Grey a

The Tutorialist – Graphite with White Wax for a Luxe Patina

Mar 11, 2018
2 min

The Tutorialist – Graphite with White Wax for a Luxe Patina

We were hired to create a custom finish for a client’s new dining room design. She was modernizing a once-traditional styled room with more transitional pieces and colors. The original finish her sideboard was an Asian red so we proposed Graphite (a soft charcoal) with a White Wax finish (to bring up the blue) to compliment her wall covering. Here’s how we did it: Wipe down the piece of furniture you are painting. Paint the piece using Graphite and an Annie Sloan Natural Bris

The Tutorialist – Classic Finish: Old White & Aged

Jan 29, 2017
3 min

The Tutorialist – Classic Finish: Old White & Aged

Every so often, a piece of furniture calls for a classic aged look without any bells or whistles or special techniques…and if done well, it looks authentic and charming! We are going to tell you how to achieve that look by using a simple method. Read on! In this scenario, our client had antique ladder back chairs she needed painted for her dining room. Someone had painted them in the most horrid butter yellow latex (glossy and goopy and gross!) so we lightly sanded some of th

Shibori with Annie Sloan paint

Jun 23, 2016
1 min

Shibori with Annie Sloan paint

There are days (ok, most days) when the daily tasks involved with owning a small business/retail shop are more than I can muster the energy for. I just can’t help it, it’s the creative in me. I need an art outlet – or an artlet, if you will. Ha! Enter: dying fabric with Chalk Paint®. We have been dying fabric with Annie Sloan paint for several years. Tie dye, watercolor, painting upholstery, lampshades, tote bags, pillow covers…you name it! We had never used it as a Shibori

Azie’s interview with DOMINO!!

Apr 22, 2016
1 min

Azie’s interview with DOMINO!!

April has been one of those bucket-list months – DOAD and Domino within the same week!! I can hardly handle the excitement. Alyssa emailed me and asked if I would answer some “paint professional” questions for an interview she was writing for Domino. OF COURSE!!!! I enthusiastically replied. No further story required here because the article is super informative and speaks for itself. *If I say so myself!* Read it here and let me know what you think. #anniesloan #article #az

DOMINO!

Jan 31, 2016
1 min

DOMINO!

We are FLOORED to see our name on the page(s) of Domino Magazine! What a thrill! If you haven’t seen it, here is the link. The article even made it to the Editor’s Picks!! I am feeling verklempt and faint-y right about now. Our mention in Domino was in reference to painting fabric (like a sofa, for example) with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. If you are a regular reader or customer, you have seen the countless painted fabric projects we have shared with you. We LOVE painting f

Artisan Enhancements

Jan 16, 2016
1 min

Artisan Enhancements

Artisan Enhancements is a range of DIY mediums that are non-toxic and work well with Annie Sloan products. We carry the full line of Artisan Enhancements products in our shop & love having a chance to play with them. We often use them for our wall finishes and our most recent project is a perfect example! We began with a freshly painted Benjamin Moore grey hue as our canvas. We were creating an accent wall in a study with 10 foot ceilings so we wanted a fun look without takin

The Tutorialist – Stencils for All

Dec 1, 2015
3 min

The Tutorialist – Stencils for All

Stencils are one of the biggest surprises when it comes to Chalk Paint® projects. I generally only associated stencils with the block letters and numbers kits that I used for scrapbooking as a preteen. If you can relate, check out our extensive selection of stencils at our shop(s). Oh, and while you’re there, take a look at the back wall, which has been hand-gilded with French Gilding wax. Stencils are elegant, stunning, and easy to use! Stencils are a crisp and clean way to

The Trend Report: The Driftwood Effect

Nov 20, 2015
2 min

The Trend Report: The Driftwood Effect

We recently created this look – with progress pics! – and a wonderful tutorial to share with you all. We love this “driftwood” look — it has dimensional layers in gorgeous greys and can be used in many home styles. Try it yourself – read more below! Staining With Chalk Paint ®: Drift Wood Effect Chalk Paint® makes a perfect stain (or what we refer to as a color wash) because it can be diluted with water without affecting its adherence. So on un-primed, raw wood (think Ikea pi

The Trend Report: Chalk Paint® with a Modern Twist

Nov 18, 2015
2 min

The Trend Report: Chalk Paint® with a Modern Twist

Is Chalk Paint ® Only For Rustic Looks? One of the questions we hear about Chalk Paint® is if it can only be used for rustic looks where distressing and Dark Wax are involved. However, Chalk Paint is entirely versatile. There doesn’t have to be texture & aging & distressing if that’s not within your aesthetic preferences. Smooth and modern finishes are easy to achieve and all that is needed beyond your regular supplies is water, sandpaper, and a gentle hand. The most helpful

The Tutorialist – Cold Weather Tips

Nov 16, 2015
1 min

The Tutorialist – Cold Weather Tips

Cold Weather Chalk Paint® Tips Chalk Paint ® is relatively low maintenance if you make sure to keep your quart properly closed and clean (gunky buildup on the rim of your quart prevent it from properly sealing). Here are just a few tips for maintaining a happy quart in cold Winter months. In general as a guide for where you store paint, keep it somewhere you wouldn’t mind being yourself. If you’re storing your paint in your basement/attic/garage, make sure the temperatures re

Annie Sloan Wax – Tinting Soft Wax & Dark Wax

Oct 4, 2015
2 min

Annie Sloan Wax – Tinting Soft Wax & Dark Wax

Annie Sloan developed her own version of a furniture finishing wax specifically to work with her Chalk Paint®. She calls it Soft Wax – it is smoother and softer than the paste wax you’ll find in your local hardware store & non-yellowing unlike the others. We LOVE her Soft Wax and use it to finish all of our painted furniture in our shops! Despite its name, it hardens to a durable long-lasting surface once it cures on your painted piece. *You may sometimes hear us refer to it

Painting Fabric with Chalk Paint® – Before & After(s)

Sep 15, 2015
2 min

Painting Fabric with Chalk Paint® – Before & After(s)

Many of you have heard you can paint fabric with Chalk Paint® (yes, you can!) – and we have done several projects ourselves you are welcome to come see (and feel) for yourself in the shop. One of our all-time faves is the HUGE vinyl Mid-Century Modern sofa in our Montclair Makers’ Space: When painting with Chalk Paint®, I prefer to dilute the paint and do several thin coats with ample dry time between. Annie (Sloan, of course) likes to mist her fabric and paint full-strength.

The Tutorialist – Is Chalk Paint® for chalkboards??

Aug 30, 2015
3 min

The Tutorialist – Is Chalk Paint® for chalkboards??

We are back with a new tutorial! This one is especially relevant right now because as we introduce the Annie Sloan brand to NYC, we get this daily inquiry, “So is Chalk Paint® for chalkboards?” It makes total sense…it CAN be confusing if you are unfamiliar with it. Even more so when you find out it actually CAN be used to make chalkboards. We always try to explain that when Annie Sloan created this magical medium 25 years ago, chalkboard paint was not a mainstream product so

Dark Wax Glaze

Jul 27, 2015
1 min

Dark Wax Glaze

I’ve been wanting to show how to use Dark Wax as a “glaze” for awhile and recently we had the perfect project to demonstrate it. Here are some quick snapshots (before, during, after) of a chair leg and below is the video tutorial I created to show how easy it is! Let me know if you have any questions or come to either location (Montclair or the East Village) to see it first hand! #anniesloan #arles #chalkpaint #darkwax #DIY #eastvillage #glaze #gold #howto #montclair #nj #nyc

The Tutorialist: Choosing & Caring for your Brush

Jul 23, 2015
4 min

The Tutorialist: Choosing & Caring for your Brush

We love Annie Sloan brushes – our favorites are Made in Italy with natural bristles and the difference in the ease of use, the final finish, and the amount of product you save is priceless! Visit us in person so we can show you the difference in our brushes and even try one out with Chalk Paint® at our Paint Bar. How to Care for Your Brush When buying any new paintbrush (regardless of the type of painting) giving your brush a first time conditioning session will help you have