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This is what Joules Holmes achieved with some Annie Sloan Old Ochre and Clear and Dark Wax. Great work Joules – both stunning – and thanks everyone for sharing your painty pics with us! Lesley Lawford from ‘Shabby Tres Chic’…

We recently visited France for this years Annie Sloan Conference in Dinard – it was informative, inspirational and a lot of fun. We also took a few snaps – mostly of shutters! Maybe I’m a bit mad but, I really…

Here’s some work byClaire V Sissons from Australia – absolutely love this style. What do you think? Nice touch with the stencilling on the side of the drawers too! Just simply Old white and a little pop of Louis blue…

Some more fantastic work by talented ladies using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – thanks for sending us your pics (via Facebook or email) and allowing us to share – inspiring stuff! Great Dressing Table transformation by Penny Jackson from Sevenoaks…

Here’s a dresser I painted in Annie Sloan French Linen, on the panels I used French Linen with Old White. For the stencil work on the panel doors I used French Linen and Old Violet with a little craqueleur to…

We’ve just got back from a fun day out at The Handmade Fair – my head is spinning from all the inspiration and ideas floating around. Annie was in top form running a skills workshop to a few hundred people…

Just back from visiting Ardingly Antiques Fair -phew, there’s some great bits and pieces about. Couple of tips and some pics for you In my opinion the stands or stalls that are beautifully designed are often amongst the most expensive.…

We’ve had som fantastic pictures of Annie Sloan projects sent in to our Facebook page. I think they deserve a bigger audience so check out these beauties! Huge thanks to Jane Allison for the Versailles Dresser, Ali Petherbridge for the…

First time I’ve tried this – Brass leaf using a Dovetails stencil, and it works! I thought this box needed something extra after being painted in Annie Sloan Emperor’s Silk, so, using one of our stencils and being very careful…

Couldn’t resist taking a couple of tourist shots while in town!

Check out this nice little project. If you can get hold of any old industrial trolleys this is something you might like to try.The trolley has become a funky coffee table – after a thorough cleaning I just replaced the…