by Dionne | Feb 6, 2020 | blue, blue agate, blue buffet, blue cabinet, blue distressed dresser, blue furniture, bold colour, cobalt, cobalt blue, color combinations, colour, colour palette
If there’s one thing I love, it’s color. Blue is, of course, my favorite color because it reminds me of the ocean and all its moods. It can be dark and stormy, light and serene, foamy green or clear azure. Since I use blue in so much of my work, I thought it would be... by Dionne | Apr 20, 2016 | antique dresser, blue, distressed, Heirloom Traditions Paint, htp paint, navy, painted furniture, the turquoise iris, vintage
I was contacted by Paula with Heirloom Traditions Paint. She asked if I’d be interested in trying their paint. Well, sure!! I’ve heard wonderful things about the coverage and the line has so many beautiful colors, too. I chose ‘Ol Navy from the... by Dionne | Apr 18, 2016 | blue, boho, farmhouse, gray, painted, rustic, teal, the turquoise iris, vintage
This is #3 in my series of pieces inspired by the old doors of Europe. I added the picture below to show you the door that inspired the paint colors, style, etc.This is four paint colors and two stain colors. It’s so fun to see how they all work together.... by Dionne | Nov 12, 2015 | blue, boheme design, boho, etsy, rustic dresser, teal, the turquoise iris, turquoise dresser
This is what half water / half paint looks like! Brush on, wipe off…brush on, wipe off! I needed a pretty weathered piece to achieve this look. I was planning to stain this piece in navy but decided on a different direction after I began to clean it up.... by Dionne | Jul 1, 2015 | bedroom, blue, dining room, nursery, offie, ombre, peacock colors, teal, the turquoise iris, turquoise, vintage hutch
I don’t know why I even bother painting any other colors. These make my heart sing. I removed the original doors for more versatility. Now this could be used as a book shelf in an office or playroom. I made a big ugly mess in the garage, used 5... by Dionne | Apr 20, 2015 | bedroom, before and after, blue, dining room, furniture makeover, painted buffet, painted cabinet, painted dresser, teal, the turquoise iris, turquoise, vintage
This is another one of those pieces I passed by week after week. It was so dirty and neglected looking. This color combo was holding strong in my head for awhile though and realized, “hello”?? this is the piece for those colors! They are... 
