We recently purchased a sweet antique Depression Era petite dresser (chest of drawers) and wanted to experiment with a finish specific to the era it was built in. We were inspired by one of our favorite collectibles, Mercury Glass: Here is our final result: This is what we did to achieve the look: Prep your piece (dust, wipe down, vacuum out, etc) – no sanding or priming needed with Chalk Paint® Base coat it with Graphite by Annie Sloan – 2 light coats for full coverage – wit

We love playing with paint at {verdigreen} in our Design Studio Makers’ Space! Recently, a designer needed a custom lampshade for a client so it was the perfect opportunity to incorporate the watercolor technique with our Chalk Paint® palette – inspired by the Pantone Color(s) of the Year. To do this at home, add ample water (we used 2:1 water to paint) to a cup of paint & wash over a natural fabric lampshade (this started out as a creamy natural linen color), allowing the pa

I am a rescuer. A huge part of the appeal of upcycling for me is the treasure hunt. Saving something from a fate of being thrown out or used for kindling just feels good. I feel like a bit of a hero, and I really shouldn’t, but it helps my self-esteem, so… My steps are as follows: Rescue Rehab Redesign Repeat When customers come into our shop (or purchase our vintage upcycled furnishings on Etsy) they allow me to continue doing what I love. Rescuing. Rehabbing. Redesigning. A