The temps are definitely warming up here in Maryland which means spring is here! Today’s paint colors are like those of a freshly dyed Easter egg!
This buffet is – hold your hats – Behr latex paint. It is their paint and primer in one and costs roughly $15.00 for a quart. In the past I only used latex paint as that is all there was! It’s a lot easier now that the primer is right in it. I have a Benjamin Moore color wheel that I take to my local HomeDepot and they match the color for me in their Behr Paint line. The Spring Buffet was done in Summer Showers with a glaze.
Here we have another true spring color – yellow! In particular, Somerset Gold from General Finishes. This is a pretty yellow that isn’t too bright and isn’t too mustard.
There is nothing more Easter egg than the Peacock dresser. This was painted in General Finishes Corinth Blue with their Burnt Umber glaze. Such a stunning color!
Of course, pink must be included in our spring series! Here is Annie Sloan Antoinette. A lovely soft pink that is pale and has just the right amount of pink in it to create a soft look.
We can’t do spring colors without including Annie Sloan Provence. What a fantastic shade of blue that is perfect on its own and as a wash can change up a whole look. My favorite of her colors.
Ah! We didn’t get to green! OK, one more. Annie Sloan Antibes Green. Such a bright pop of color and a so fun to work with. The Emerald Dresser.
Another Paint Color Highlight post next Saturday. Enjoy your weekend!
I really enjoyed this post and look forward to next Sat. as well. These are all gorgeous colors and look beautiful on the pieces you did.
Thanks so much Debbie. I do love all of these colors. They really make a statement. Cheers!
Hi Suzanne,
I so love that Antibes dresser! The Antoinette looks lovely, too. I’m yet to use both colours, but looking forward to it. 🙂
I read yesterday that if you try and make chalk paint, using POP and paint with primer in it, the paint will seize/lump up, (technical term I just made up). Are you converting the paint to chalk paint, or using as is? And if you use as is, doesn’t it feel sort of rubbery on the dresser/buffet? When I’ve used straight acrylic/latex, it always feels a bit plasticky, and tends to stick onto anything which is rested on it. It also doesn’t always distress well, tending to peel off instead of sand into dust. I imagine using flat/matt paint is the go????
Thanks Suzanne. Have a great day!
Hi Elisabeth, I never make my own chalk paint. I tried once and it was such a pain and it really didn’t work out too well. Plus, the POP is not great to inhale. I have success with latex. I use flat and let it cure well between coats. It is all I used before chalk paint came along. I still use it and enjoy it. I also am fine with distressing it as long as it is along the “seams” of the furniture and not all over. Cheers!
I love all your projects above, but I am loving, just loving your yellow dresser! Visiting from the DIY Sunday Showcase! Thanks so much for linking up this week 🙂
All your makeovers are beautiful Suzanne but the Antibes Green raised my eyebrows because I have a ton of that color leftover from the rocking chair and change table makeovers I did for my daughter. I think I might have the perfect piece of furniture tucked in the corner of the shop for the rest of this paint. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow!!! You just took me by surprise with the paint change. However, I really like your choices they do make the awakening of Spring even better. I might just have to step out of my Chalk Paint room and see what else is waiting out there. Thanks for sharing these beauties.
Just discovered your blog. Really like the clarity of the photos and the pieces you choose to renew. In the 14 March blog you showed an exquisite pale pink dresser with white embellishments. Could you share with me the paint colour and maker, and if it was a custom blend or off of the shelf? I adore that pink.
I have had some difficulties finding a clear, pale pink
Everything I find is too bubble gum or coral pink.
Very envious of the amount of pieces you find and complete! Thank you for you clear tutorials and sharing the oops moments, mistakes and remedies.
Sometimes one dresser takes a few months to finish just the sanding…
Will be following your blog and Pinterest postings.
Hallaren
Hi Hallaren, so glad you are following along 🙂 The paint color you mention is Antoinette by Annie Sloan. It is a lovely, pale pink. I also clear waxed the piece which darkens the hue a bit. Good luck with you projects!