by Lauren | Apr 17, 2018 | The Basics, Wednesday - What Does It Mean
This Wednesday’s word is Lacquer. We are going to tell you precisely what it is and the properties it has. Lacquer, What Does It Mean? Today we are adding to the glossary with the word lacquer. I had planned to submit both lacquer and varnish, but decided, as...
by Lauren | Mar 25, 2018 | Mixology Monday
Mixology Monday is back! Not every Monday, maybe once a month. Today’s color is one I saw on Instagram. Our Retailer in Yucaipa, California, Loved Furniture, posted it. They described it as a smoky green and I agree. This dark olive green immediately spoke...
by Lauren | Mar 21, 2017 | Enhancement, Finishes, Guest Post, How To, Paint, Products, Stain + Finish, Tuesday Treasures
Welcome to the second part of my blog series about buying furniture. In part one, I discussed how to tell if a piece of furniture is of good quality or not. In the future post I will get back around to my original focus of how much painted furniture is worth. ...
by Lauren | May 26, 2016 | Enhancement, Frugal Friday, How To, Products
Are you thrifty? frugal? cheap? I am! I try not to buy just for the sake of buying, but if I need something specific, I try to determine a way to make do with something I already own or buy pre-owned before heading to a store to buy new. If you like to use...
by Lauren | Feb 24, 2016 | Finishes, Guest Post, How To, Products
One of the most common questions we hear is, “How do I know which finish to use on my piece?” Many people think that the only finish available for chalk+clay paint is wax. While our Waxing Cream or Clear Wax is great to use, there are alternatives that...
