Annie Sloan Colorful Living

"Annie Sloan is a celebrated decorative painter and the inventor of Chalk Paint, with more than a million followers on social media. In her latest book, Annie introduces 30 brand-new sustainable upcycling projects to give old furniture and homewares a second life. The pieces in this book range from decorative items such as a bed coronet and picture frames to large-scale undertakings including revamping a tall French armoire with a blend of Chalk Paint hues and using paint effects for a faux malachite desk. The projects are grouped by the length of time required to complete each one, from an afternoon to a weekend. The techniques used range from painting to gilding, dyeing fabric, printing, and stenciling. Each one is clearly explained in easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. As well as her love for color and paint, Annie has a passion for sustainability and reuse, and the book includes a chapter that explains the concept of upcycling and why it matters. Every project in the book transforms an unloved secondhand item into something beautiful and unique, and Annie provides expert advice on sourcing the original pieces at flea markets and online."--Jacket flap.