Stenciled Desk...

When we saw this stencil on the floor at Barb Skivington's, we knew we had to try a SMALLER version! The combination of Graphite and Old White Chalk Paint™ decorative paint is a classic from the word go! The great reveal of this piece shows that Chalk Paint isn't just for distressing. This was a simple color combo from Annie Sloan, stunning stencils from Royal Design Studio and a whole lotta love from Hueology.

This cherry desk was originally slotted to go in our lovely spot at Total Bliss in Summerfield, NC (where we bought the stunning stencil). It never made it out of the garage at MJ's... let's just say a "passer byer"saw it, loved it & bought it. What more can we say.

Trish was just happy to grab a few pictures before we had to see it go...aren't you glad we did? Now to find another great find to do it all over again!!!

French Linen Chalk Paint™

Some days We just see in Chalk Paint™ decorative paint colors...LOL! We are inspired in all things, new & old. This post is about the color French Linen by Annie Sloan. Why do we love this color? It's the perfect neutral from nature's natural weathered look. Grey in any shade is also the hottest color on the market... that mother nature is so smart (Annie must have a direct line to her!!!).

Yes, the can has been opened and "loved". It's ok to be a bit on the messy sides... as a matter of fact, we would worry if all your cans were clean with no drips or spills! The real question is, why does Trish take pictures of the drippy cans...he he he!

This weathered wood, even though NOT painted, is beautiful in itself. You can achieve this look in several ways, from washes, bleaches, or simply digging through old piles of wood that are naturally aged! The piece below came off of  a pile from the gun range on Trish's property, Shane's Sporting Clays. You can even see the shot pieces left from years ago...How cool is that? (Pictures to come soon of the table made from this same piece of wood.)

And finally, the end of the can. There is a sense of gratification when you get to the bottom! The hard part is when you are in the middle of a project and have to run to the store to grab another can... or 10!!!

What inspires you?

Red, White & Hue...

We are sharing a little project from last year, but decided it was a great time to honor our troops and praise them for our freedom!!! This was a fun time to bring together the perfect color combo for the good ol' U.S.A.!!!

All this takes is a few pieces of scrap wood, a friend with great ideas, wood cutting tools. and of course Chalk Paint™ decorative paint to finish it off with grace! Thanks Janelle at Sodderbug for your help... and my little one who couldn't wait to grab a power tool and drill away, Thanks Grant!!!

We at Hueology are thankful for our freedoms from this who have served. We can make things we choose and share time with our friends and families from their sacrifices for our county.

Here are the Chalk Paint™ colors we used in this simple & fun flag project:

What are you thankful for?