Friday, May 27, 2011

My Chalk Paint finally Arrived!!

 I couldn't wait for this to come, I know it's the new must have paint out here in blogland and now I know why!! LOVE IT! I ordered Paris grey and old white for now and the clear wax. My son's room was the first to get "chalked"!


 I was so excited to get started I forgot about taking before shots!

 The shelf above his dresser my dad made for me years ago and was stained the same color as his dresser. I did that in the old white and added the clear wax. Next was the narrow dresser in the corner, I had already painted that once before a red but it was to dark so I first painted it in the old white and then brushed on the Paris grey but I let a lot of the white come through.


Here's a better look. I love how the red comes through after I distressed it.






I'm thinking of painting his nightstand in the old white, what do you think?




             Even the picture frame got chalked!! I love this stuff!


Now I see why everyone raves about this stuff. I think it's the best paint on the market to paint furniture, and I love how fast it dries. That's a good thing for impatient me!!
             Have a great Memorial Day weekend,  Martina

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37 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I just got my second shipment about 15 minutes ago!! lol Using in my master bedroom redo.

    I think you should NOT paint the nightstand because it looks great just the way it is!!

    I do like the little touches that you have added with the chalk paint. I also love the stripes on the wall. Cute room, Martina.

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Martina, love your newly chalk painted pieces. I think his nightstand would look good white. I am going to probably do some pieces in the guest room with this paint. Have a good weekend.

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  3. Honey at 2805May 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    The whole room looks so crisp and fresh. I too like the way the bit of red shows where you distressed it!

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    It looks fabulous. I love how it turned out. You really did a wonderful job. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 26, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I just got mine this week, too, Martina! I'm very excited to get started on my headboard. I got the Old White, too. It looks so good on Kim's bookcases in the close up she shows. Did you clear wax all your pieces?

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  6. MelissaMay 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Martina, it turned out great! I guess I'm the last in blogland to not have ordered any yet... but that's about to change after seeing everybody's fabulous results!
    Have a wonderful weekend girl friend!

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  7. lvroftiquesMay 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    It looks great! Now I'm off to buy some! Vanna

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  8. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeMay 26, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Looks great! So excited to see what you did with it. I just ordered my first batch (Paris Gray, Old White and Graphite), and can't wait to get it. I would leave the nightstand the way it is. I like the warmth of the wood, but I'm sure whatever you do will look great :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    You have a beautiful home. My girlfriend loves looking at all these blogs, gets ideas, and then sweet talks me into helping her with her home projects. I find that I have to comment about painting your son's furniture. I think that you need to talk to your son about this. As a man I have to tell you that the tall chest you painted white looks like a lingerie chest now. Perhaps if you allowed more of the red to show thru then it would look a bit more masculine. I grew up with a younger sister and her room had white furniture while my room was maple. That may be why I think white bedroom furniture is for daughters! J and I love what you have done with your home, and I hope you don't take this as a negative comment... just one man giving his opinion!
    Dave

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 26, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Not at all Dave. I value everyones opinion and that helps me make my decisions. Hope you come back for more visits! Martina

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  11. PamelaMay 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love it Martina!! His room is adorable!

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  12. JillMay 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love love love the stripes! We just got a stockist close, so I'll be grabbing some emile to paint with!

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  13. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMay 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Really love how the chest turned out as well as the picture frame. Leave everything else as it is. Looks fabulous.

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  14. DebbiedoosMay 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    It is addicting Martina...I love how it all turned out. I say go for the night stand.

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  15. Heaven's WalkMay 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I MUST order some of this, Martina! I love the look and the ease of using it! Your projects turned out just wonderful - and yup! I'd paint that nightstand for sure! Happy holiday! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  16. Heaven's WalkMay 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Oh....and where did you order your paint from? :)

    xoxo laurie

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  17. LoriMay 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Ahhhh...another chalk paint convert! YAY! LOL...it is great isn't it! I love that it saves so much time on a project that would otherwise be a huge time killer!

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  18. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 27, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Your makeovers look great...everyone is saying that this stuff is great and I can't wait to try it too:) Happy weekend to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  19. xinexMay 27, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I love how your painting jobs turned out, Martina. Now you just convinced me. I am going to have to buy some of those...Christine

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  20. Town and Country GalsMay 27, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Wow! Everything turned out fabulous, and I love the stripes on the wall! What a great room!
    Rebecca
    P.S. I'm with Heaven's Walk, where do you get that great paint?

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  21. Sharon Lee JohnsonMay 27, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    I love your son's room and the changes you've made. That paint looks fantastic. I haven't come across anything like that in South Africa. It might take a while to cross the Atlantic. In the meanwhile I will just stick to admiring all your projects! Have a lovely weekend my friend. x Sharon

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  22. Robin JohnsonMay 27, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Looks great and yes paint that nightstand too! LOL.

    I have got to get my hands on some of that paint.

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  23. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Looks great! I say do the nightstand...it will look grea!

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  24. radhikaMay 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    ovely room! I love the stripes in the room!

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  25. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    hi - found you via My Romantic Home.

    I just got my chalk paint as well and have been painting up a storm! I posted a "teaser" today with much more to come!

    http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/

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  26. At The Picket FenceMay 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Martina! I'm so ready to jump on the Chalk paint bandwagon and seeing your great projects made me even more motivated. :-) Your son's room is absolutely wonderful and I love the transformation of the dresser. His striped wall is pretty fantastic too! Thanks so much for linking up this week to Inspiration Friday~
    Vanessa

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  27. KathyMay 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    This is definitely sweeping blogland - love your end results - am looking to get some too! The nightstand would be great painted white!
    Kathy

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  28. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMay 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Love love love how it turned out!!!
    I just can't get over the price but you figure the time you save it's worth it....I know I'll give in soon.All the beautiful projects are killing me :)
    Have a great weekend, I'm so glad I can leave comments now!
    XO
    Kristin

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  29. LindaMay 28, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    The room looks great! I love the strips.

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  30. Southern Junk ChicMay 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Good job! Thanks for sharing. I'm a newbie to the blog world and chalk paint. Can't wait to paint some more pieces.

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  31. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Love the dresser and picture frame, both turned out darling!!!
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  32. DebbieMay 30, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Martina, you are so right, the best paint ever! I love what you've done and look forward to seeing the other pieces! Have a great week!
    Debbie

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  33. The Charm of HomeMay 31, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I am in the mood to paint and I won't paint till I get some of this paint. It looks fabulous on everything! Love how it turned out.
    Sherry

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  34. RenéMay 31, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I have been very curious about this paint. The chest looks wonderful and I think the nightstand will too.

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  35. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMay 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    All your pieces look great Martina! I might have to try it! I absolutely love the finish it creates!

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  36. JulieJune 1, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    This stuff is really too cool- so many people are using it, and it's easy to see why! Great results- very pretty! :)

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  37. Anita at Cedar Hill June 2, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Looks great!! So glad you are enjoying the paint. I am having fun with it too. I got the Paris gray, Old white and Louis Blue. I have a ton more projects I'll be posting later. Cheers!!

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina