Hello my friends! This bright and cheery Think Yellow Roundup is as much for me as it is for you. Last week I wasn't feeling 100% and my energy level was low. Unfortunately, my mood matched. Usually I'm a positive, upbeat person, but I ...
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Think Green | 25 Beautiful Furniture Makeovers
Happy Tuesday friends! We had fun with our last Think Pink roundup, so with St.Patrick's Day around the corner, lets Think Green! Today I'm sharing 25 Beautiful Furniture Makeovers created by some amazingly talented furniture painters! Green ...
$100 Fall Giveaway | The Millionaire’s Daughter
I'm so glad you're here!!! I've partnered with The Millionaire's Daughter to bring all my local GTA readers an exciting $100 Fall Giveaway! {More details on how easy it is to enter on Facebook at the end of this post} For those of you who ...
Feature Friday – Porta Verde Studio
Happy Friday friends! I hope your week went well and you've made some fun or relaxing plans for your weekend. You deserve it! I plan on doing yard work, dinner and a movie with M-M-M, and checking out some local theater at the Fringe Festival. ...
Sister Love at Toronto Shabby Chic!
Although I don't get 'out-there' as often as I'd like, it's always a treat to visit with other furniture painters. For me, dropping by a painter's store, open-house, vendor booth, or home business is always fun and inspiring! Not only because I ...
The Christie Antique Show – Spring 2015
Hi my friends - I hope you're having a great day and all of you south of the border are enjoying your Memorial Day long weekend! This past Saturday, I put aside a few hours to treat myself to some eyecandy at the Christie Antique Show in Dundas - ...
Mango Reclaimed and Fusion Mineral Paint
Are you a liner-upper-in-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning-type, or are you an online shopper? Do you shop 'till you drop on Black Friday, or do you prefer Cyber Monday? Well, I've been doing some shopping of my own. And part of my fun is bragging and ...
Hot Apple Cider, Steaming Java & a Warm Welcome at Pleasant Pickins’ Open House
What do hot apple cider, a steaming cup of java, gorgeous painted furniture, and a warm inviting atmosphere all have in common? They are all pleasant and were for the pickins' at Lynda's Pleasant Pickin's open house this past weekend. I'm a big ...
The Painted Bench in Hamilton
Hi Friends! I'm often asked where I buy my 'boutique' paints from. If you're in the GTA or Niagara Region, The Painted Bench is an amazing stop for boutique paints and furniture painting supplies. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Miss Mustard ...
A Little Glitz at Vintage Home Nevada
I L-O-V-E to travel. Meeting new friends and experiencing new places always lifts my spirits and inspires my creativity. My sister and I recently vacationed in Las Vegas. FABULOUSLY FUN and the desert landscape is BREATHTAKING. If you've ever ...
Meet My New Milk Paint Dealer………… The Painted Bench
Don't you just L-O-V-E strolling through a charming shop! You can't deny Home Depot and other big chain stores have almost everything you need. However, I'm sure you'll agree, there's a totally different 'vibe' browsing a lavender-scented shop ...
Discount Fabric Shopping
Fabric Stores are Eye Candy! Don't you agree? Endless bolts of bright energizing colours, tantalizing textures, and pop-out-at-you-patterns... I L-O-V-E shopping for fabric! However, have you ever gone discount fabric shopping and walked out ...
Where To Buy CeCe Caldwell Paints
I confess, I sometimes have an obsessive personality. When I get something in my head like - "I MUST TRY CHALK PAINT", I have a tendency to want it an hour ago. Well, let me tell you my friends, finding where to buy CeCe Caldwell Paint is not as ...