Nothing like a fresh coat of Paint and #ROW80

Posted on by Diana Brandmeyer

Annie Sloan Changes Old to Fresh

I admit it. I’m a paint addict. Some of my friends think I’m a bit strange (Luanne!) and maybe it’s from the paint fumes.  I was searching out fun decorating blogs and came across Susie Harris’s blog 
(check out her site! So much fun stuff!) extolling the joys of Annie Sloan Chalk paint.

I was so excited I asked my friend (Luanne) if she wanted the link. She politely declined. I’ll convert her to loving paint one of these days.

I have several pieces try out this paint  and after tracking it down at New Art Legacies I was ready to start.

stained wood night stand early American Sytle
1980s nightstand

This is what I started with. This nightstand is one of the pieces left from my first check as a teacher. I bought the entire bedroom set and spent weeks staining it. Now it’s in my guest room and needed an update. The whole room is getting updated because my friend (Terry) is coming to stay. Terry is a great friend and could care less if I updated the room but any excuse to get out the brushes and a can of paint and I’m there.

old white paint color
Annie Sloan old white

What is unique about Annie Sloan chalk paint is that is is very low odor, it dries super fast and sticks to everything, even metal and glossy finishes without sanding or priming.

old white pain annie sloan over wood stain
First Coat

I probably should have used a brush, instead I used a Purdy (yes I know the name I’m a paint geek) roller. The paint went on thin but no brush strokes.  After two coats it looked like this.

Early American furniture painted
Old White

So what do you think? I love it. Even the handles turned out nice. Once it was done I sent a photo to my friend (Luanne-the anti paint person) and she liked it too.

I’m working on few more pieces too, but I’m not ready to show those yet. I’m also trying to decide if I want to add the wax.

Have you ever painted with chalk paint? Will you?

ROW80 check up
Writing goals took a fun twist this week when I was asked to write an article. So I put away my other writing this week until I finished with that.
Finished reading Rob Eager’s book on marketing. I have lots to do but I did work on my about me page. Still needs more work!
As you can see I did a project–just not a sewing one.
The house –well, it’s over 100 degrees I’m pretty sure dust and dirt don’t accumulate in that kind of temperature. 

18 thoughts on “Nothing like a fresh coat of Paint and #ROW80”

  2. Awesome job on the night stand. I love going to flea markets and sometimes you don't want to scrap down old things.
    Will give this a try. I adore paint. Did two of my girls rooms two weeks ago. Will check out the paint site.
    Thanks Diana.

    Cora Blu

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  3. I love your handiwoman abilities! I look at things and think, “Wow, that could be…” and then don't do them. I've never been super crafty. But I can admire other people's crafts!
    Angie

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  4. Excellent paint job, wonderfully done. Congrats on the article. I'm fairly certain you are correct about dust not accumulating during heat and humidity, except on the grill of the many and varied fans *grins*

    Have a fantastic week, Diana

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  10. What was the article you wrote this week about? Good job on the nightstand, it looks very nice! Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a great writing week!

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