Learn To Make a Chalkboard Using House&Canvas Furniture Paint or any brand of Chalk Paint! Something I get asked ALL the time is – what’s the difference between Chalk Paint and Chalkboard Paint? In a nutshell, chalk paint is used…
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Obsessed With Knobs And Pulls
I have a confession… I’m absolutely obsessed with furniture hardware!! I absolutely love bright and shiny new knobs or pulls on a new piece of furniture. Back in the day, whenever I used to come across unique hardware, I’d buy…
Upcycle Challenge – “Hallway Envy” – Inspiration
Now that I have revealed to the world the fabulous piece I found at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for the Upcycle Challenge for the Toronto Home Show, I have to decide what I am going to do with it!! The…
Scandinavian Bohemian Inspired Dining Room Makeover
So now that my living room is complete and has some awesome personality, I’ve moved onto the dining room. Right now, the dining room is pretty boring. It’s light grey, with white window panels, and a black table. I have…
Green Is The New Black!? Painting A Living Room Dark Green
We have happily been in our home for 6 years now, with no plans on moving. Truthfully, we talk about moving all of the time, but that’s it…. it’s all talk. Yes, I’d love a pool and a view,…
How To Pick The Right Color For Your Mood
Last year my little guy asked me to paint his room orange, and I was like “no way”. I think orange is such an obnoxious main color, but I don’t mind it as an accent color. So, I went ahead…
Top Looks For Christmas 2018
It’s Easter weekend and I’m spending my Satuday happily at the shop getting a few things done. A customer walked in and says “Oh, I love your store, I can’t wait to see it at Christmas”, which threw me into instant…
Card Catalog Drawer Pulls
Anyone that knows me, knows I have a slight obsession with funky drawer knobs and pulls. I have a TON in my basement collecting dust, and I will never get rid of them! I’m a self confessed drawer knob hoarder,…
Color Inspiration Series – YELLOW!
As I promised in my last post, I am continuing with my color inspiration series. I am going to be doing a series of inspirational blog posts strictly for choosing furniture chalk paint colors. Over the next couple of weeks,…
Color Inspiration Series – RED!
The House&Canvas retail location in Burlington, Ontario is slowly, but surely coming together. Right now, I have bizzillion pieces of tired furniture in the shop that are in need of a fresh coat of paint. I’ve been painting like a…