I have been playing in my studio mixing paint colors.It seems like pink is a favorite color with my totes lately so I decided to paint one more tote in pink.
I used what I already had on hand which was Annie Sloan Antoinette and Old Ochre.
And just for fun I added Miss Mustard Seeds Milk paint in Tricycle.
I mentioned before that I like to take chances and experiment when I paint, never really knowing what color I will end up with.
Yes I mixed chalk paint and milk paint.
Not sure if this is recommended but I am a rebel 😉
I think this is my favorite so far,I may enjoy this one for a bit before it ends up in the shop.
After I painted this I decided to try Miss Mustard Seeds white wax on this too.
I love how soft the color looks when you use the wax,sort of a pretty glow.
This really looks pretty in the center of my table,and I am enjoying these gorgeous roses.
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Very recently I came across four pairs of Rachel Ashwell curtains.
They are marked Rachel Ashwell treasures,I think these are from her early line at Target.
The colors have faded perfectly.
These curtains add just a touch of color and give the room a beautiful glow.
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You can see I hung my dried rose wreath on that old window.
I shared how I made that sweet wreath HERE.
To hang my wreath I just added a bit of lace and hung it on this window with a tack.
Enjoying this beautiful chippy scale until it sells.
I had found several of these fabric balls while traveling last fall.
I knew I would find the perfect spot for them,well at least for now.
I am ready for spring,are you?
Today I met up with a friend,I have exciting news to share.
If you follow me on Facebook you may have heard.
If not stay tuned I will fill you in tomorrow!
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laurie says
I LOVE those curtains, Anne! Soooo pretty – and soooo perfectly faded! 😉 Your dining room is just beautiful with the touches of pink. Oh….and I’ve mixed chalk paint and milk paint before, too — and even added some acrylic to the mix! Works like a charm! It’s what I ended up using on my kitchen shutters because I was low on every single color I needed. So, I just mixed’em all up til the perfect “Prairie Pink” appeared. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Anne says
Thank you Laurie,yes I do think that it is a pretty Prairie pink.
Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says
So pretty! I love the pink with all the white and those curtains are beautiful!!
Anne says
Thank you Anne.
Stacy Stewart says
Everything looks so beautiful! I love that pink tote! The curtains are lovely too…the Rachel Ashwell Treasures line is actually from Mervyns. I miss that store. Her line there was wonderful!
Anne says
Thank you Stacy,we did not have a Mervyns store around here so they traveled far.
Shelia says
Oh your little pink tote is adorable! So are your curtains and your dining room is such a pretty place. Love the sun pouring through those curtains.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Anne says
Thank you Shelia!
Vickie says
Your floral curtains add a nice softness to your dining room, Anne. The scale looks right at home on that table, too. Are you sure you want to sell it? 🙂
Anne says
Thank you Vickie and no I don’t LOL. I am really enjoying it but that is how it is when you sell things you like.
Kathy d says
Your house looks gorgeous! I love the colors and the glow and that tote is perfect. You should make more to sell.
Anne says
Thank you Kathy.I wish I could make them,but I find pieces to paint like this tote you saw in the post.I will be on the look out to find more.And I may be listing that one soon,just enjoying it for a bit first.
Janet says
Your dining room is heavenly. Such softness and femininity. I love the shabby chic curtains. Rachel has the most gorgeous fabrics. My favorite in the pink box. That is a piece of art.
Janet
Anne says
Thank you Janet I love that box too!
Donna Wilkes says
I hope you are able to replicate that lovely pink shade again. Love the tote and your other treasures.
Anne says
Thank you Donna.I hope so too it’s lovely.
Little Miss Maggie says
That’s the perfect shade of pink. It screams spring time which is what we all need now.
Anne says
Thank you Maggie,yes I know I think we all are ready for spring!
jeanetteann says
Lovely soft colour,who doesn’t like pink? Your blog is very pretty. I’m visiting from French Country Cottage Have a nice day 🙂
Anne says
Thank you Jeanetteann!
Colleen of Vintage Home says
Such pretty pink softness!
Anne says
Thank you Colleen!
Deborah says
Oh so pretty! I love the color and those roses are gorgeous! I love the wreath, fabric balls and curtains too! Can I just transplant your room here? Have a lovely weekend!
Anne says
Awe thank you Deborah! You too!