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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
How to fake old bricks with Saltwash, paint & stencil quarry tiles to cosy up a fireplace
Creating a cosy hearth for a breakfast dining room in my Edwardian home So if you've arrived here from my Dining Room Makeover blog then you'll have already seen the BEFORE photos below of the orange brick and terracotta tiled hearth that we inherited in the...
Edwardian Dining Room Makeover, the first project in the (new) House of Mendes!
If you've followed me for a while you'll know that at the end of last year, after a long and difficult search for a new 'old' house, me and Mr M finally found a wonderful Edwardian house not far from us. In fact, it really found us. It wasn't on the market, it had...
#WhiteMonday – hey furniture loving friends can you reuse, repair or rent more?
In a world that's gone mad with consumption and buying 'things' I'm proud to get behind #whitemonday on 25th November 2019. Although it's the campaign's 3rd year, it's the first time I've heard about it. It began in Malmö in Sweden, a country I visited in my first...
Paint Pro Inspo Days at my workshop in Lincolnshire
It's hard to believe it's almost the end of 2019 - where has this year gone? For me it's been the usual whirlwind of travel, live teaching, filming tutorials, styling articles, doing Grand Designs Live twice and achieving the next step of our dream home by moving...
How to wrap up furniture with fabric decoupage for cosy upcycled interiors
If you're looking for the perfect project for this time of year then my Fabric Decoupage Wardrobe tutorial has just landed in the Painted Love Academy. It's one of the most satisfying upcycling furniture makeovers you'll ever try as it feels so rewarding to take a...
