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

We are currently working on the most beautiful custom kitchen – part of which is styling a secretary in the adjoining breakfast nook to fit cohesively within the finish palette. The original finish on the secretary was the reproduction French Provincial fruitwood from the 60s and in need of some updating. After consulting with the client about her aesthetic, we recommended French Linen by Annie Sloan, lightly distressed, gold leafed, and both clear and dark waxed. The project

I live a colorful life & love it when my customers come in and ask for something other than white. Don’t get me wrong, a white, light airy aesthetic is so pleasing and calming…I even have an all neutral room at home (our master bedroom) despite how Boho I am everywhere else. However a bold pop of color feels ALIVE and rich and as the kids say “literally gives me life.” When Tom & Vicki (my awesome friends who are equally awesome customers) said that they were finally ready t