Annie's style of decor is very French influenced. The color pallet is amazing. Her book Creating the French Look is packed full of information on the different regions of France and how they have influenced her choice of paint color and style of painting.
One of our very favorite colors is Duck Egg Blue! When we scored a vintage cabinet that was used to store sheet music our first thought was....Duck Egg Blue for sure!
The great curves and wood carving were perfect to try out some of Annie's layering and sanding techniques.
The entire piece, including the detailed trim was painted in 2 coats of Duck Egg. After that dried {in super drying record speed!} we went back with a small brush and hand painted Old White on the edges and details we wanted to stand out.
Next was clear wax and then distressing to give it the aged "French" antique look. I love how when you distress back the Old White you get some of the blue and the wood peeking out! We then added brown wax just in certain areas we wanted to look more aged, like the corners of the doors and on the white to cute down the "newness" of the fresh white.
Did we get it right on this piece?
It was very hard to put it in the shop for sale!!!
Thanks for visiting....stick around....we've got lots more pretties to share!
To find out where you can purchase your own Duck Egg Blue {and all the other French inspired colors!} visit Annie Sloan Unfolded!
This is sooooo awesome! I am a 31-dayer making my rounds - sooooo glad to have found your blog! I am sooooo wanting to try out chalk painting!!! I am glad that I can follow along on your blog and learn more about it before I try it! I'd love to have you visit me at http://sewnso.blogspot.com/p/31-days-of-sewing.html
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