Hello all I hope you had a Happy Easter for the most part mine was wonderful spent a lovely day at my Son’s house on Sunday. Just an update I have had two viruses hit my computer in one week, the first one not so bad we managed to save most things, but the second [...]
Browsing Posts in A Touch of Elizabeth
April 9th 2012
April 9, 2012
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Old Hardware
March 24, 2012
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If you have hinges and hardware that you want to keep but they are covered in Paint have look at the Urban Cottage blogspot, they have an article on how to do it without harsh chemicals. Until next time, Elizabeth…
Mossy Green ( Nancy’s Green)
February 28, 2012
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I love this Mossy Green look it was my inspiration to play with the Annie Sloan Paint Colours I Mixed 2 parts Old White, 2 Parts Chateau Grey and 1 Part Olive. I then waxed the piece with a combination of clear and dark wax together I used 1/2 dark wax and 1/2 clear wax. Remember if you are [...]
Corbels
February 22, 2012
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Corbels come in many shapes and forms , you can buy new ones or find old ones at antique stores . In our area a great source is Legacy Hardware www.legacyvintage.com. I found this desk that was done by Sara Richardson , who if you have seen her T.V shows shops at Legacy Hardware. Great little [...]
