Layered Stencils with Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT™

If you've never been to the Nashville Flea Market, you are missing out. We found this "beauty" of a frame tucked away in a stall there. It's actually one of a pair; we've already spruced up the other one, and it's definitely become the better half!

Our first step was to use the Annie Sloan Work Book to come up with some possible color combinations. As you can see, our first step was to mix Florence and Provence to create a beautiful Tiffany Blue shade.

Here's a look at everything we used, including the finished product (the back of the frame; we'll show pictures of the finished frame in a later post.) The list includes Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT™ in Florence, Provence, Country Grey, and Chateau Grey, as well as chip brushes, a roller (not pictured) and two small stencils. That's it! 

The first step was painting the board in the blue shade we created. Then, we placed Chateau Grey and Country Grey side by side in a small paint roller tray, applied the paint to our roller, and painted on the first stencil. We then followed the same steps with our second stencil, a peacock feather design. These stencils are inexpensive and can be picked up at any craft store, so they're great to experiment with!

Here's the finished product! You can see the shading of the Chateau Grey and Country Grey along with the layered stencils. This is a technique you can learn how to do yourself in one of our Advanced Workshops. They're filling up fast for January and February, so be sure to reserve your place soon!

We also have received some lovely new products; these screen printed flour sack tea towels are simply gorgeous. The vintage designs and vibrant colors have quickly turned them into a best seller. They would make a great Christmas gift!

Jewelry is, of course, a classic Christmas gift as well. We have plenty to offer; some of our favorite designs have recently arrived but they are moving quickly!  

Although we love the many rings, charms, and bracelets we received, long dainty necklaces like these might just be our favorite. We love the layered look, and they just seem to be made to mix and match. 

Don't forget to call us to reserve your place in one of our Advanced Workshops!

Fall Decor

Autumn is here, but that doesn't just mean Halloween for us at C'est Moi.  For our store it means beautiful, vibrant colors and warm, rich textures. This display says it all. The dresser shows off a quirky combination of Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT™.  We layered Emperor's Silk and Provence over Arles and Chateau Grey, which peek through the outer layers and dark wax ever so slightly.

Our new Dash and Albert Gypsy Rose 100 % Cotton Hooked Rug adds an off-beat elegance to the vignette. The eye-catching accessory also comes in 100% wool, for those who need just a little more warmth under their toes this winter. 

Kelly Rae Roberts is an inspiring artist based out of Portland, Oregon. Her artwork, like that of Nashville's own Emily Little, is licensed and can be seen on more than just a canvas. These tin caddies, for instance, can be used for everything from organizing a craft drawer to holding silverware.

Her artwork says it all, doesn't it? This quotation by Norman Vincent Peale is the essence of Kelly's experience and work as an artist. Like Emily, she calls herself an "accidental artist," since she discovered her talent late in life. This little accessory imbues a wonderful sense of hope and inspiration; it reminds us that we should see the possibilities all around us!

Those are just a few of our new items this fall. We'd love to see you come to C'est Moi to discover even more!

Behind the Scenes

Did you know Annie Sloan has her own YouTube Channel? Well, she does! We've already shown you the first video about her shop in Oxford, "home to the best paint in the world."



The channel also features Chalk Paint stockists in England, the United States, and other countries; that includes our own shop right here in Brentwood! So how did we go about making our YouTube video? We started, of course, with a few cans of paint. This time we chose Barcelona Orange, Arles, Antoinette, and Provence.



Then we brought in a couple of willing volunteers, Tom and Jan, to take a Chalk Paint class for the camera. Looks like they had a little fun!



Behind the scenes, our videographer and creative mastermind Paul worked hard to capture the right shots so he could later edit them into one finished product.



Here's a better view of Paul. He was all smiles behind the camera and put everyone at ease...



Even when we had to paint on cue! Store owner and Chalk Paint expert, Tawnya, led the way, as usual. She began to paint the edges of this beautiful dresser, while Tom recorded and we all looked on.



Next it was Melissa's turn. Melissa helps Tawnya run the Annie Sloan workshops, so she's no amateur when it comes to Chalk Paint techniques!



Finally, C'est Moi store manager Vanessa had to get her hand (or at least a brush) in the paint. Vanessa usually keeps the store running at full steam, but she got to take a break from behind the counter to join in the fun. :)



Nicole, our always cheerful sales associate extraordinaire, was filmed for the video but didn't make it into the behind the scene photographs. We'll try to be back soon with a picture so you can meet her before you see the video!

Since there wasn't another photographer, no one got a shot of Kristin, our blogger (aka me!), painting the dresser as well. But you'll see that soon enough.

Paul is working his editing magic to have the video ready to go; soon you'll be able to "visit" C'est Moi on the Annie Sloan YouTube when you can't make it to the shop. :)