Harlequin Design

I've loved the look of harlequin design since I saw this lovely comode by a French Furniture Designer at the High Point Furniture Market. 

More Harlequin Designs....

Below is the inspiration that made me take the plunge...

Harlequin Art Deco Screen

And here is how I interpreted the look at my shop. 

Harlequin Counter at Brocante Home

I love the look on my shop counter! Painted with Chalk Paint® in Old White and Graphite. For instruction on how to paint this design, click HERE.

Bonne Journée!

Rachel

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Springtime in Provence!

It's time to update.... 

Welcome to Provence!

Although I loved the color Arles on the front door, it was time to update for Spring. I had a little bit of Provence left in the can from a few other projects.....

So, let's see how far it goes...

I first cleaned the door then painted with two coats of Provence, a beautiful blue used often on shutters and doors in the South of France.

I didn't wax it because Annie recommends not waxing outdoor furniture and just letting it age naturally. Chalk Paint® will harden over time and distress as it ages, so there is really no need to coat it with anything. And, the warmth of the sun may keep the wax from curing. You can paint over metal, terra cotta, cement and wood - just remember to leave to harden overnight before exposing to rain.

And how far did the Provence go? Well, I painted the door with two coats and still have just a little bit more....

To see my tutorial on Painting Outdoor Furniture with Chalk Paint®, click HERE.

Bonne Journée!

Rachel

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At the Beach...

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 to see all the great colorful homes at the beach!

Bonne Journée!

Rachel

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The Wait Is Over!

THE NEW ANNIE SLOAN WORK BOOK HAS ARRIVED!

For Your Color & Paint Ideas & Inspiration

 Annie's new Work Book is your very own sketchbook. Plan the color palettes of a room, work out a piece of furniture, sketch ideas and experiment with color combinations.

The 112-page full color Work Book features Annie's hints and tips, suggested projects and sketches. It's a great way to get all your design ideas down in one place.

There's plenty of space for you to make notes, sketch, or even paint. You can also store fabric samples, magazine cuttings and color cards in the handy pockets.

You can even use the Work Book with Pinterest!

Annie has created an accompanying Pinterest board to continue to inspire you and enable your ideas. Simply visit her Pinterest Page

and browse the different boards you will find highlighted throughout the Work Book. There you will discover some of her own projects as well as a breadth of inspiration to make your own. (You may even see some of my own projects.)

You can even start your own board by starting a new board called "Annie Sloan Work Book" and upload your pins. Annie will be busy repinning and sharing her favorite ones! 

The perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite painter, the

Work Book is available only through Chalk Paint™ Stockists such as Brocante Home Collection. 

We have them in stock at the Irvington shop now and they will be in the Richmond shop next Wednesday.

Happy Holidays!

Rachel

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