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 simple as driving to your local Lowe’s or Home Depot and coming home with a quart.
CeCe Caldwell Paints are made in the USA. My only two options to buy this chalk paint were ordering on-line (requiring shipping time – no way!) OR finding a store in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
After a cup of green tea with my best friend Google, I found a “local exclusive” retailer of this eco-friendly paint in St. Thomas. This required a 3 hour drive (1.5 hrs each way).
Really..seriously? 3 hours of driving for a quart of paint?
Like every other “Must-Have-Chalk-Paint-Diy’er”, I fell hook line and sinker. Somehow having it less attainable makes it more desirable. Human nature and Marketing 101 at its best.
So on a crisp November day I recruited my sister Andrea ( my real BFF ) and we headed out on a Chalk-Paint-Road-Trip. Once we arrived at AnnieThingz in St.Thomas, the fun began!
The store’s atmosphere was warm and casual and it was inspiring to see the beautiful chalk painted furniture on display. I LOVED their back room with oodles of unfinished furniture awaiting TLC. I was drooling at all the potential back there!
The store owners, Wendy and Maggie (accompanied by Wendy’s 2 adorable black poodles, Jackson & Richard) took the time to show us around and offered some great CeCe Caldwell painting tips.
We were given a tour inside the display window and received great how-to-tips on creating different effects with the CeCe Caldwell Paints and Wax.
Wendy offered me advice on colour mixing. She recommended the Dove White and Vermont Gray as a great starting point as they mix well together and offer various shades of gray.
To Wendy & Maggie, thanks for making the Chalk-Paint-Road-Trip a fun, informative outing. I can’t wait to give CeCe Caldwell Paints a try and let you know how it turns out!
**Update – Curious to see how my first attempt at chalk painted furniture turned out? You can read my full Review on Cece Caldwells Paint here.
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This is actually helpful, thanks.
looking for your paint product in CT. where could I find it thanks
Hi Jason! http://cececaldwells.com/find-a-retailer/
CeCe Caldwells Paint and Wax can also be purchased in Cayuga (30 min south of Hamilton) @ Natty Trappings 5 Cayuga Street (905)536-5916 – lived in the town for years and it wasnt until I moved to Ottawa that on a visit back I picked up some paint and wax and started on a project – does anyone know where in Ottawa I can get some – I dont want to wait until a visit back in two weeks to finish my project THKS
I would so like to carry your paint line. I have a primitive shop in Saluda, S.C. The name of my shop is A Touch of Country. I have been here for 15 years. Thank you, Linda
Hi there Linda! I would suggest you contact CeCe Caldwells Paints and/or I believe there is a retailers form you can fill out on their website. Best x
Where can I purchase cc paint in the u.k.
Thank you.
Susan, unfortunately I don’t believe CeCe Paints are available in the U.K. With Annie Sloan dominating your market, I’m not sure it there are any future plans to expand into the U.K… but I wish they would. It would be wonderful if you had a few chalk/clay paint options to choose from!
AnnieThingz no longer carries Cece Caldwell paint. We now carry American Paint Company Clay/Chalk Mineral Base Paint. If you’d like to know more information about the paint please check out our website at http://www.anniethingz.com
Thank you for your post. I live Kitchener and so St. Thomas is not too far. I did not know where too find the paints. I will be making a trip very soon. Thanks again.
My pleasure! Another great shop which retails Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is “Diamonds and Toads” in St.Thomas.