Painting upholstered furniture
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Go to Anne Sloane site she started chalk paint and is great for furniture.
Here's a tutorial I've saved for when I want to do this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AVsgel95FX_DawY2-lPxAn_lszE5UUxTbCuC_ZiAsUfRUAriogYyyP4/
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