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Welcome to my blog. You’ll find loads of information and inspiration on furniture painting techniques, home decor ideas and interior styling tips to help you transform your home on a budget.
You can find loads of step-by-step tutorials on my YouTube channel from basic techniques to seasonal craft projects, plus heaps of inspiring images on Pinterest where I am passionate about telling a story with styling.
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Jonathon Marc Mendes is one of the most renowned furniture painters in the world. Prior to the global pandemic he was invited to teach his innovative techniques with chalk paint at demos and expos in Greece, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, The Netherlands and Australia. From 2019 to 2021 he launched the Painted Love Academy with almost 8000 studying online from every corner of the globe.
“You are amazing, don’t ever wonder why I invested in your academy. You are a wonderful teacher with so much energy to share with all those willing to listen.”
May 2019, @nancijopandolfi
“Jonathon, as always you have succeeded to totally blow me away with your techniques! I have so enjoyed every one of the Master Class videos and instruction. Thank you so much for including all of us in your painting processes.”
March 2019, Kathy
On the Blog
Let’s Talk Paint & Patina
I just wanted to share this event with you. Happening next Friday 27th November over on my Instagram feed at 9am for me in the UK and 7.30pm over in Australia, I will be talking to someone I admire so much in the furniture painting and home decor world. I do hope...
New House of Mendes home studio paints up in lockdown
One of the positives about lockdown has been the opportunity to get on with jobs at home including the very real and pressing need to get my home studio up and running so that I can stay at home and not risk the drive to The Loft in Caistor during lockdown. Me and...
The Queen of Masking Tape Nicky Cash shows me how it’s Done Up North
I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to Nicky Cash, founder and designer at Done Up North, the very first guest tutor to 'take me on' with her Masking Tape Masterclass just launched in my Painted Love Academy. For those of you who don't know Nicky, she is one...
Happy Mother’s Day – wherever you are in this crazy world, stay colourful, be kind and keep creating.
As the world is in Coronvirus crisis this Mothering Sunday with millions of mums across the world spending it alone, including mine, I want spread a bit of 'Painted Love'. I want to share some spirit-lifting inspiration with what can be achieved by painting walls...
Painting dining room walls & woodwork with Autentico
Where the magic happens - walls, woodwork using paint and floor using vinyl tiles all transformed to a softer palette. I have always been impatient when it comes to home decor and luckily for me, Mr M is the same, so he is more than happy to help with the prep and...
