Once again I am proud to be involved with this initiative, (previously called White Monday). It's the Monday before Black Friday when we encourage Circular Alternatives. I launched my Painted Love Academy in 2018 in the hope of reducing my footprint by flying less...
This is me at the heart of the most lovely family business, designed and created by the Iron Orchid Design sisters. Here I am sitting on the sofa, with the beautiful Josie Celio and Sally Griswold, two gorgeous women who love all things vintage and DIY and,...
It seems the perfect time to share a little bit more of my recent trip to Germany to teach my creative painting workshops hosted by Vanessa of Simply Vintage as yesterday Vanessa was Annie Sloan’s Sunday stockist! Planter Makeovers - Saltwash Verdigris technique...
I've always loved Chinoiserie style furniture and been in awe at the wonderful hand-painting techniques that make them stand out. Although I can hand-paint, (totally self-taught) I recently found a way of using Iron Orchid Designs to 'cheat' a little on the...
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table with Handpainted Iconic Minton Tile Design - £275 Mid-century modern coffee table inspired by my love of furniture and English Victorian homes created for my tenure as Annie Sloan's Painter in Residence in 2017. Hand painted in...
Handpainted Vintage Angel Bureau Desk Storage by Jonathon Marc Mendes - £295 A beautiful vintage bureau from around 1930s with shapely legs and ball and claw feet. Offers lots of useful storage with 3 drawers and pull down desktop lid with painted faux leather...
If you love a little hand-painting then I hope you will enjoy my latest piece, fusing furniture painting and hand-painting artistry. When I was asked to become global ambassador for Saltwash, I told founders Carol and Jaime that I would steer away from their...
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of catching up with one of my dear friends who happens to live with one of my very early pieces of hand-painted furniture. It was the first time I tried to create a monogram and wreath effect on a piece of furniture. This is...
I’ve been seeking a little cool serenity in my life and my work recently. Perhaps you can tell with these subtle hint of tones chosen for this elegant piece? A base coat of Chateau Grey with a spritz of Old White through my plant spray creates a sophisticated...
From the many pieces of furniture I have painted, this is my all-time favourite. Living half way between coast and countryside, I feel inspired by the natural world and drawn to bygone eras. This lovely little chest of drawers drew me in to hand paint a rural idyll...
I’ve been meaning to set up an Etsy shop for such a long time, but never had time until now! As some of you know, we’re hoping to move soon so decluttering has become a priority and as much as I love these pieces, I’m ready for them to find a new home. Pop over and...
Hand-painting with an artistry brush has always been one of my greatest pleasures in life. So many of you have asked about hand-painting on furniture, so I knew I had to include it in my Painted Love Academy. I guess because I am totally self-taught that’s probably...
Been on my UK travels today to have lunch with the queen of stencils Nicolette Tabram Designs and are so thrilled with my gift of a signed copy of her first book, Modern Stencils. If you haven’t seen them, check out her brilliant projects. I...
Well here we go, I've had this wooden sideboard for some time. I even French polished the top myself but still felt it had more potential. So I embarked on quite a transformation as you can see... It’s a project of two halves. The drawer and cupboards on the bottom...
I did this project a few months ago, and for whatever reason, it never seem to work for me. But all is not lost. So, what can we learn from it....? The colour is absolutely sublime, just maybe on the wrong piece. This beautiful, almost citrus green colour, has to...