Antique Inspiration

A great resource to find inspiration as I have said before is antiques. If you are not able to physically go antique shopping, there are many sources online now to browse though. One I love to see what is available is 1st Dibs. There are antiques from all periods, places,etc. I have found a few pieces below that inspired me with ways that you could take on your own project using the Amy Howard At Home products. 

Inspiration:

Pair of Louiz XV Style Painted Armchairs

These chairs are from France in the style of Louis XV circa 1900 

They are on sale for $1,800

Now you could use the Gilding Supplies to finish accents on your chairs
You must simply use the Bole, Gilding Size, and Gold Leaf to cover the piece.
Once you have laid down the gold leaf, in order to get that beautiful antique look,
use the Light Wax, Dark Wax, and Dust of Ages to finish off your piece.

Gilt Leafed Mirror

This gilded wooden frame was made in the 1960s in the US

The price on the pair is $2,800

 

You could restore pieces that you have found or bought using the Gilding Supplies
You would again need to use the Bole, Gilding Size, and Gold Leaf.
Depending on your desired look, you could wear the pieces as much or little as your wanted.

19th Century Desk

This writing desk is from France circa 1950

It is on sale for $4,495

You could use the Amy Howard At Home Black One Step Paint to paint your desk
Then use the Gilding Supplies to finish off accents on your desk with the Gold Leaf
It is important that you find a shape that you like but the process to gild is simple afterwards!

French Painted and Gilt Wood Mirror

This antique mirror dates back to 19th Century in France
It has a gorgeous painted finish on the wooden frame with gilded details

It is for sale for $2,450

In order to get a similar finish using the One Step, you could choose one of our lighter gray colors such as a the Chelsea Square or Luxe Gray and 
proceed to add accents with the gilding supplies

I would then wax and dust it thoroughly depending on the amount of distress you want for the finished piece
Lastly, you could antique your own mirror using the Amy Howard At Home Antique Mirror Kit

Rescue, Restore, Redecorate

Instructions and Products
are available on www.amyhowardathome.com!

Color Mixing: Chinese Red + Chelsea Square

Color is such an important part of design. We have 42 different One Step Paint colors but there are so many ways to mix the colors in order to get a different shade or tint that you are looking for. Below we have mixed the Chinese Red with the Chelsea Square to get a dark blush hue. 

One Step Color Mixing:

½ Chinese Red + ½ Chelsea Square

I have put together inspiration images that you can use for this color combination!

Inspiration:

Blush pinks in various paint colors

The dark walls really allow the blush sofa to stand out 

This floral arrangement adds a beautiful color pop!

Tones of red are used here mixed with pinks

This monochromatic bedroom looks gorgeous with the ceiling to floor curtains

Fashion items can inspire as well!

The repetitive use of blush works in this living room

The use of color on the one wall works well in this family room

Lastly, this cupboard brightens the mood in the cottage!

Crafting a Beautiful Life™

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Before and After Projects

Happy Monday! I am excited to share a few projects we have recently received from customers using the Amy Howard At Home products. The creativity is endless and I love to see such awesome transformations!

Before: Mirror Frame

After: Mirror Frame

This simple frame was sprayed with the Amy Howard At Home Citron Lacquer

Before: Console Table

After: Entryway Console Table

This piece was primed with the Amy Howard At Home Lacquer Primer and then

sprayed with the Belize Lacquer

Thank you Royal Room for sharing!

Before: Bed Frame

After: Bed Frame

The bed frame was simply painted with the Amy Howard At Home Luxe Grey One Step Paint!

Before: Bathroom Cabinets

After: Bathroom Cabinets

The cabinets were painted with the Amy Howard At Home Bauhaus Buff One Step Paint!

What a huge difference is made in this bathroom!

Thank you Simply Vintage for sharing your project!

Crafting a Beautiful Life™

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One Step Color Palette Inspiration

Today's color palette is made up of three bright colors! I felt it would be fun for summer to put together a palette that livens up any room! With using the colors, they really do not all have to be used with strong impact, but rather for accents. It is important not to overpower a room with too many bright/strong colors.

One Step Color Palette: Lime, Palmer Pink, and Rugo

Inspiration:

Nature can be a huge inspiration to looking as a way to use color

I like the touch of bright pink in the pattern on the chairs

Degas painting

Gorgeous outdoor setting with beautiful greenery and a touch of blue on the doorway

Wedding bouquet

The blue chairs in this dining room really add an element to the room that would have not been present without the strong use of color

Even fashion accessories like this fabulous Prada bag

I love the subtle use of color in this room

it really is impactful!

The use of blue for the walls works with the more neutral furniture pieces

Love this floral arrangement in an vintage can

Another Degas painting that has such beautiful colors!

Crafting a Beautiful Life™

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Featured Retailer: Jade Nola

I am excited to share with you our Featured Retailer this week, JADE located in Louisiana. They were excited to share with me that they are finally settled in their new flagship store!

They used the Atelier One Step paint to update the table in the dining room. 

They then added the Light and Dark wax then Dust of Ages to show off the grain in the reclaimed wood planks. 

They used Luxe Grey for the bookshelves in the bedding and bath section. 

They kept the shelves simple and just added the Light Wax to give them a nice sheen.

 

The bookshelves that they had ordered for their tabletop did not arrive in time for their opening, 

so they got creative with the Amy Howard At Home Lacquer! 

They sprayed industrial shelves with the Golden Egg Lacquer and replaced the thin MDF shelves with 1/4" glass. 

They shared with me that "they turned out so well that one customer tried to buy them from us!"

JADE
324 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 875.4420
jennifer@jadenola.com
www.jadenola.com

www.facebook.com/JADEneworleans

Store Hours:

Monday through Saturday 10am- 6pm

Antique Inspiration to use the AHAH Products

I love to look back in history at antiques to get inspiration! There are so many antiques available to purchase however, most often with a high price tag. It is great with using the Amy Howard At Home products, you can get similar finishes to antiques doing it yourself at a much lower price! 

Inspiration:

Louis XV Style Lacquered Coffee Table with an Eglomise Glass Top

This antique is from France circa 1950 in the style of Louis XV

This piece is on sale for $3,614

Now you could use the Lacquer Primer and White Perfection Lacquer to cover the table
Then go back with your Gilding Supplies to accent the table
Lastly, you could use the Antique Mirror Kit and Mica powders 
to create an eglomise for the top

19th Century Silver Leaf Mirror

This mirror is in the style Louis Philippe circa 1850

The price on it is $4,295

You could restore an old mirror frame with using the Gilding Supplies with Silver Leaf

Once you finish  your mirror frame, 
you could antique the actual mirror with the Antique Mirror Kit

Painted Chaise

This antique French chaise dates back to 1850
It has a gorgeous painted finish on the wooden frame

It is for sale for $6,750

In order to get a similar finish using the One Step, you could choose one of our lighter gray colors such as a the Chelsea Square or Luxe Gray and proceed to add accents of color with one of the blues such as Robin's Egg or Rugo depending on your desired look

I would then wax and dust it thoroughly depending on the amount of distress you want for the finished piece

Slant Front Writing Desk

This antique is a period Swedish slant front writing desk circa 1780

This piece is on sale for $5,800

You could use the Amy Howard At Home One Step paint colors to paint your desk
I love the way there is a different color used for the interior when the desk is opened
Be sure to once painting, that you use the Antiquing supplies to get that beautiful aged look

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

This piece has a beautiful warm, gray-white patina
It comes from France dating back to the 19th Century

This piece is on sale for $6,400

Now you could use the One Step Paint along with the Toscana powder paints to get a similar look
You can use a small brush to add accents to your piece

Crafting a Beautiful Life™

Instructions and Products
are available on www.amyhowardathome.com!