Pretty Distressed Blog
Refinishing Kitchen Table with Chalk Paint and Stain
My husband scored this amazing dumpster dive find, a Pottery Barn table! I gave it a farmhouse spin, and it's now our new kitchen table.
Chalk Paint for Beginners Video Tutorial
My latest video is all about using beginner's techniques to update a Craigslist piece of furniture. This is a smooth finish with no distressing or wax.
Paris Grey Hutch Makeover
It's been a while since I shared a client piece on here, but I had to share the latest client piece I finished. This thing is massive and was in such rough shape when I got it.
Pauly D Foundation Auction Winner
This table is one of the most dramatic makeovers I've done in a while, and it was my first time working with the much raved about General Finishes Java Gel Stain.
My New Obsession: Annie Sloan® Graphite
In the past, I have shied away from using Graphite. It is the darkest color in the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint pallet, and I had heard it can be tricky.
Queen Anne Buffet Makeover
Spring is a great time of year for moving and garage sales, and I just scored two beautiful pieces from such a sale.
The Making of a Farmhouse Table
I have wanted to make over my kitchen table into a farmhouse table for a while now, but I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with it.
Goodwill Dresser Video Tutorial Part 2
The second part of my Goodwill dresser video tutorial is here. Last time, I covered painting the piece and hardware. Today, I will show you how to distress and clear wax the piece using sandpaper and Annie Sloan Clear Wax.
Goodwill Dresser Video Tutorial - Part 1
I am still as in love with my Goodwill Dresser as the day I painted it. Above any other piece, this is the one I get the most questions about, so I decided to divulge my secret on how I created it using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.