Hi friends… hope you had a great weekend! I’m so excited because I have something special for you!

I’ve teamed up with Bluestone House™ to give you a chance to win a VERY generous Chalky Patina Paint Package {say that 5 times quick} worth $150!

First, let me show you how amazing this paint really is!

With Valentine’s approaching, I decided to restyle this gal – a romantic vintage dresser. She doesn’t look too dreamy in her before state but….

…I’m happy to say her canine mangled limbs and worn finish didn’t deter me from seeing her potential.

This girl’s shapely curved backboard and turned legs screamed feminine. The icing on the cake (and what I really LOVE) is the jewelry box on top.

This jewelry storage is perfect for all the blingy diamonds us ladies will be receiving on Valentine’s  Day – a girl can dream right? {big smile}

She had real potential to be a heart breaker… AND SHE IS… loooook at her now!

To get this amazing finish I used the Wash and Dry Paint Technique. I think I just made that up – but I like it! I white-washed (or in this case used Bluestone House’s™ “Bluestone” so it could be considered a grey-blue-wash) and then I dry brushed.

Step by step:

• Remove Hardware
• Clean with TSP
• Repair dog chewed damage with Bondo
• Sand entire dresser and remove dust
• Water down Bluestone Paint and use whitewash technique 2x
• Use full strength Bluestone Paint and dry brush 2x
• Sand and distress
• Wax to seal/protect
• Add original + new glass hardware
• Line drawers with paper

I won’t get into a full tutorial on grey-washing wood furniture because it’s the same technique I shared in my white-wash tutorial. But I always like leaving you with a little something, so here are a few additional tips I can pass along.

Tip#1: Washing furniture with watered down paint can be messy. Personally, I don’t mind if my work-space gets splattered because it’s a designated studio. (I’m working on my Jackson Pollock look-alike-master piece.) But, if you’re working in your home, it’s probably a good idea to protect your floors and surrounding areas. Seeing as I don’t want my hands to look like Jackson’s, I like to wear gloves and use shop towels rather than rags. The shop towels are easy to throw away once they get saturated – and it’s super easy to tear off a fresh one.

Tip#2: Use painter’s tape to cover the back of hardware holes on the inside of the drawer. This way if any paint drips into a hardware hole, the painter’s tape catches it and keeps the inside of the drawer spotless.

Tip#3: To dry brush, dip only the TIP of your brush into the paint and remove any excess paint on a paper towel. With a light touch, gently paint straight long strokes onto your furniture. I like to use a cheap chip-brush for this technique. The bristles of the chip-brush are uneven and this helps create interesting lines.

Tip#4: With the wash and dry paint technique, you’re not looking for a perfect finish. Just the opposite actually. The paint will look uneven and streaky. Keep playing with the grey-wash and dry brushing until you get a look your somewhat happy with. Then, once you sand to expose the wood, it will take on a TOTALLY different appearance!

I love this finish! This wash and dry technique adds SO much interest! It’s distressed yet sophisticated. All the wood showing through adds warmth to this dreamy look.

And now for some Giveaway Fun! For all of you hardcore DIY’ers who get just as excited over Chalky Paint as you do bling! 😉

Bluestone House™ Valentine’s Giveaway Package Includes:

• French Country 473ml/16oz
• Bluestone 473ml/16oz
• Moulin Rouge 236ml/8oz
• Emma 120ml/4oz
• Vintage Velvet 120ml/4oz
• 100% All Natural Bee’s Wax 120ml/4oz
• Small Brush
• Sanding Block
• Buffing Rags
• Color Card

Here’s how easy it is to enter:

For 3 entries – Visit Bluestone House™ website and find a paint color NOT included in this giveaway. Come back to this page and leave the name of the paint color you found in the comments section. 

For 2 additional entries – Visit Bluestone House™ Facebook Page

For 2 additional entries – Visit Salvaged Inspirations Facebook Page 

You have 7 chances to WIN!

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This giveaway is for Canadian and U.S residents only. For all my friends across the pond, I have something great lined up for you in the near future!

I’m so excited… good luck everyone! ~Denise

Fine Printy Stuff: The “Bluestone House™ Valentine’s Giveaway” is open only to Canadian and U.S. residents excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Must be 18+ years of age. Void in all other geographic locations. No purchase necessary. Giveaway runs from 12:00 a.m. (EST) Monday, February 8, 2016 through 11:59 p.m Sunday, February 14th, 2016. The winner will be chosen at random. Winner will be announced on Monday Feb. 15/2016 and has 24 hours to contact me to collect the giveaway prize. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. By entering, all entrants agree to the Official Rules.