Martha Leone Design
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I'm a graphic designer turned furniture renovator. Visit my blog for more inspiration as I transform furniture into beauties. Love to get inspiration from you!
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How to Update a Classic With Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan
I picked up this Duncan Phyfe dining set to paint several months ago and decided to go for a classic look when I painted it. This Duncan Phyfe style is such an old classic that I didn't
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Walnut and White Credenza and an Unusual Use for a Brown Paper Bag.
This was a custom job. I used Minwax Antique Walnut stain and Benjamin Moore Linen White for the piece. A trick: use a brown paper bag to smooth down your newly stained surfaces. It has
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This is totally my style!
The Two Hour Piece
Some of my furniture renovations take time, lots of time. Sometimes I need a break from those time-intensive pieces. A break for me means that I whip out a nice cool neutral color, turn
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Dont' Change It. Just Hang It!
I picked up these tractor parts at Luckett's Spring Market a few weeks ago. Here's an example of something that just needs a wall to shine. I literally came home from the market and put
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Oh, cool! Nice find!
Traditional Color Combination That Never Disappoints!
Black, white, and gold will always do wonders to any piece. I used this traditional trio in addition to the brown on top to freshen up these two french provencal nightstands. This color
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CommentedJeanette asked about ASCP paint... how durable it is. Here's my take on chalk paint Jeanette: ...»
Just the right shade of yellow
Yellow can be tricky... too bright, too dull, too cremy, too lemony... you get the idea, right? However, there are many perfect shades of yellow paint out there and I think I've found the
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CommentedThanks! You can't go wrong with that shade.
Dark Blue Dresser... Never underestimate the potential in old furniture
I do wish I had a before shot of this dresser. Suffice it to say the dresser was in super bad shape and had scratches and peeling stain all over it!
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Very nice and I love how you left the top natural wood! Nice contrast!
Best yard sale find gets serious makeover!
Chairs might be my least favorite type of furniture to paint. It seems to always take more time than I expect. But the result is always worth it. This chair is no exception. We found it
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