Speaking of nooks...

By Chelsea



Last Friday I shared my favorite spot in any house - the cozy nook, (or corner, or whatever cozy spot in your home you use to step away for a few moments). Today I've got a couple of rustic little chairs for sale that would be so beautiful tucked away in a corner near some favorite reads and a cozy blanket.

I love me a nook-worthy chair

These chairs are eclectic gems! I love the contrast of the simple, modern shape with the texture of the rattan and the chippy legs, (which I painted in 'Grainsack' by Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint). The woven rattan provides a softer seat than a hard wood or metal chair.

A fantastic pair together or strong, independent singles. So great for a home office, or at the head of your dining table, or....in a quiet spot where you like to retreat. Grab a colorful pouf or ottoman and you're good to go for a few moments of peace and quiet!

{Now available for sale}

$75 for one

$65ea. for both

Thank you for stopping by!

P.S. I finally got around to creating a portfolio album! Here is the link to most of my refinished furniture pieces over the last few years, (or you can click on the Portfolio link on the left)!

~Chelsea

New product love! {Miss Mustard Seed milk paint}

Posted by Chelsea

This came for me in the mail recently

I was kinda excited. 

NOT!!! 

I felt like an 8yr old version of myself on Christmas morning!

Anyways, if you've been following this blog for a little while you may have figured out that I use a lot of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to refinish furniture. This has nothing to do with discontent with the product, I just wanted to try something different. I have read and seen how milk paint flakes and chips off - a finish I adore but is impossible to achieve with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint; they're just chemically two different kinds of paint. It was time to try the chippy milk paint.

Miss Mustard Seed milk paint comes in powder form and then you mix what you need with warm water. This is something that will take some getting used to as far as consistency and quantity. The directions said to mix 1 part powder with 1.25 parts water. I started with a half cup of powder and the appropriate amount of water and found it a bit thick. This covered my tester piece, (a 60"L credenza), with one coat. My second 'batch' of paint came out a bit thin. I'll have to play with it some more, but ultimately, it achieved exactly the look I was hoping for. As I learn more about how to work with it, I will definitely share!

{While waiting for the first coat to dry, this started happening. It was thrilling! I think part of the lure of milk paint is how unpredictable it is. It peeled heavily in some areas, not at all in others.}

I'm beyond pleased with the product. Miss Mustard Seed milk paint comes in a variety of colors and neutrals, similar to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I intend to use both products now as I discern which pieces will look better with which finish.

{Credenza painted in 'Grainsack}

 {Piece available for sale}

60"L x 29.25" x 16"D

$385

Thank you for reading!

~Chelsea