Purple Painted Lady Festival In Two Weeks!

Just two weeks now before the Purple Painted Lady Festival! I know I have told you repeatedly how excited I am to be in this festival. What I have not emphasized enough is how over the moon I am to meet Annie Sloan. She has requested to meet all the vendors who refinish furniture using her paint. It will be such an honor to meet her, not only because she is such a successful businesswoman, but also because she truly inspired me. When I was a stay-at-home mom and desperate to decorate my home while on a budget, I discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It allowed me to take used and hand-me-down furniture and make them beautiful! It also gave me a way to express myself creatively, an outlet I really needed!

Let's get back to making more product for the show:

We purchased this desk on a buying trip to North Carolina. I had already started to strip it in the photo.

This is the inside with the desktop lifted up. As you can see, it was in bad shape.

Annie Sloan Graphite Chalk Paint was used to paint the body and shelf, followed by a finish of Annie Sloan Black Wax. The desktop was stained with Minwax Dark Walnut.

It even has the original key. It doesn’t lock, but it adds so much character.

I just used Old English wood repair on the inside, and it came out great! This desk would be perfect for an entryway, office, or bedroom.

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The next few weeks are going to be a whirlwind. I plan to practice setting up my tent, making sure everything works properly. Once the tent is set up, I will arrange my items and take photos that I can use as a reference when I am on-site. I also have a checklist the length of my arm, but I am confident that everything will get done in time.

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