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?