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Azie
Oct 19, 20191 min read


The Tutorialist – How to paint your stairs using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Our basement stairs needed a refresh. They were originally painted in a butter yellow latex by the previous family, and I opted not to...

Azie
Oct 16, 20192 min read


The Tutorialist – Modern + Masculine
We found a dated dresser that needed a serious makeover so we chose an oldie but goodie finish to give it a modern masculine aesthetic....

Azie
Oct 14, 20192 min read


Paintspiration – a chic painted sidechair
Oh dear! We found ourselves the owners of two very bland linen chairs with basic cerused oak frames. Are they elegant? Sure. Will they...

Azie
Oct 7, 20192 min read


The Tutorialist – Dark + Dramatic
Our client wasn’t able to find a vanity for her powder room that worked finish-wise so she purchased a brand new one and hired us to...

Azie
Sep 17, 20192 min read


Fan Favorite – Ombre Wall
We love highlighting favorite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint projects here and this gorgeous wall has been in our top 5 for a year+! Annie’s...

Azie
Sep 7, 20191 min read


Annie Sloan Wax Brush – The Lowdown
Every day we are asked the question, “do I really need a wax brush? ” We love being able to explain the benefits and give our customers...

Azie
Aug 24, 20192 min read


The Tutorialist – Positano Perfect, a paint finish inspired by the Amalfi Coast
Those of you following us on Instagram have probably seen our Summer holiday to Greece + Italy. We are traveling to Portugal (next week)...

Azie
Jul 19, 20193 min read


The Tutorialist – French Flea Market Finish
In the spirit of Summer holidays to faraway foreign lands, we finished this lovely petite bombe chest in a style reminiscent of a...

Azie
Jun 14, 20192 min read


Annual Annie Sloan Training
Anytime Annie traverses the Atlantic to come to Greater New York, I make it a point to stop everything I am doing and visit with her! I...

Azie
Jun 4, 20191 min read


Before + After: A DIY Graphite Brick Fireplace Makeover
We always ask our customers to share their DIY project pics with us and often post them to our Facebook and Instagram pages....

Azie
Mar 29, 20192 min read


2018 Transformation & our Butterfly Buffet
Wow, what a year 2018 has been! Thanks to all of you who have journeyed with us online or as customers of the shop. We wouldn’t be here...

Azie
Dec 27, 20181 min read


The Tutorialist – Modern Farmhouse finish (Grey Washed Cabinet)
When we found this dark wood cabinet, originating from India, we knew exactly what we wanted to do with it! The details were so beautiful...

Azie
Nov 12, 20182 min read


The Lexington Hotel Design Project
If you have been following along on Instagram and Facebook, then you know I have been working in NYC the past 5 months…designing and...

Azie
Oct 15, 20185 min read


Seasonal Decor Idea – Chalk Painted Pumpkins
We love a quick and easy DIY project! We started with foam pumpkins from the craft store and created three different designs: Graphite...

Azie
Sep 19, 20181 min read


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...

Azie
Aug 30, 20181 min read


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...

Azie
Aug 2, 20181 min read


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...

Azie
Jul 24, 20184 min read


The Tutorialist – a Hamptons style Dining Room Update
We just finished a lovely dining room project and had to share the photos and instructions in hopes to inspire others to recreate this...

Azie
Jul 23, 20182 min read


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...

Azie
Jun 6, 20183 min read
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