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How To Paint Faux Birch

January 14, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 10 Comments

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Birch accessories are a wonderful decor item any time of year but particularly for winter. If you don’t happen to have any birch around your place, I’m here to show you How to Paint Faux Birch. I was inspired when I saw Gina’s white winter mantle at the Shabby Creek Cottage. Oh, it’s gorgeous – […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Faux Finishes, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

How to Refinish a Fireplace

May 3, 2018 By Colleen 1 Comment

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Do you have a fireplace? Are you happy with the way it looks? Did you know you can refinish a fireplace pretty easily? It’s true! This is the 2nd time I refinished this fireplace. This is how it looked for the past 15 years. A light color wash. Before this it was stark white and […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Glazing, Home Decor, How To & PIY

Easy Faux Verdigris

September 16, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 34 Comments

Easy Faux Verdigris Finish

We see verdigris all over the place. The Statue of Liberty is verdigris, for instance. Many don’t know what verdigris is or how it’s obtained, other than it’s a pretty shade of green or turquoise. In it’s natural state, verdigris is the patina that happens when bronze, brass or copper is weathered over time. Since […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Faux Finishes, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Techniques, Tutorials

Color Wash Faux Finish

August 17, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 4 Comments

This September I’m starting a paint meme –  A Passion for Paint. Any paint projects are welcome – furniture, walls, spray painting, crackle – you name it! So, please check back!   Daily Inspiration Feng Shui – Walls connect Heaven (ceiling) and Earth (floor). When they’re taller than 10 feet it moves ‘Heaven’ too far […]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls

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