Reimagined Monday: It's A Sign of True Love!

(ON TUESDAY!)

Yesterday was such a busy day that we didn't get a chance to publish our Reimagined Monday post --  BUT this one is so darned fabulous that we just can't wait another week to share it!

Wedding season is always so much fun for us in our events division, but it can be hectic as well with not a lot of time to take pictures. That's why our lovely customer Melanie gets a big high five for managing to squeeze a few in as she worked through her wedding decor project.

After seeing a similar sign on Pinterest, Melanie designed her own take on it for her daughter's wedding last weekend.  Our bet is that everyone was wowed by it!

Melanie wrote, "I used the milk paint in typewriter on the plywood then mixed a wash with the milk paint and the chalk paint in old white to get the grey effect. Letters done in old white chalk paint and finished off with clear wax."

Here's the photo play-by-play!

Melanie used her Cricut to cut each letter out of card stock.

Melanie said her daughter loved it.  So do we!  

Thank you for sharing this with us, Melanie -- and CONGRATULATIONS to the happy couple!

Don't forget to enter our monthly contest for your chance to win!

Here's the info:

Reimagined Monday Draw

We would like to highlight more customer projects!  Send us your before/during/after pictures and tell us about your creative process using Chalk Paint™ or Milk Paint and you'll be entered into our monthly Reimagined Monday draw.

Each month we will give away a different item like paint, brushes, books, supplies, gift certificates and more. You don't have to be featured to be eligible... the month you enter is the month you will be included in the draw.

Send your name, pictures and story to:

info@appleboxboutique.com for your chance to win!

♥, 
Apple Box Boutique

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Colour of the Month: French Linen Chalk Paint™

Our Colour of the Month for June is French Linen! It is described as "a cool neutral khaki-grey inspired by the bleached deep neutral of old pieces of French and Italian furniture".

We simply call it yummy!

The hutch pictured above was reimagined by My Sweet Savannah in French Linen and Old White Chalk Paint™ .

Here are a few more pics that we love featuring Chalk Paint™ decorative paints by Annie Sloan in this gorgeous colour:

Romancing the Home

Apple Box Boutique Inc.

Methany Weir

Check out Pinterest for more ideas and inspiration, then stop by the boutique or order online to get started on your own scrumptious projects.

In need of something extraordinary to paint?

Visit our Facebook album: For Sale, Unpainted Pieces for items just waiting to be reimagined!  Like this:

 

WHAT'S NEW

The full line-up of Chalk Paint™ colours is now available in sample sizes through "The Apple Cart", our online shop!

We've had them in the boutique since they were introduced by Annie Sloan, and are happy to now offer them to our online customers as well.

Happy Painting!

♥, 
Apple Box Boutique

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Pinterest loves Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan!

While perusing Pinterest it became very clear that Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan is the darling of Pinterest.  While looking for design inspiration for a client's custom kitchen makeover, we found so many other fantastic reimagined pieces that we couldn't help but share them.

Here is just a sampling of projects that caught us by the heart!

Incredible Armoire Makeover using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan by A Bit O' Whimsey

Pretty Door painted with Chalk Paint® in Antoinette by Girl in Pink

Fabulous Floor from Annie Sloan Unfolded

Suitcase Makeover by The Concrete Cottage

Curtains Painted with Chalk Paint® in Provence by Perfectly Imperfect

Fireplace Makeover by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes

Candlesticks Makeover by Shades of Amber using Chalk Paint® in Provence

Chair Makeover by Robyn Storey Designs

Graphite, French Linen & Old White Chalk Paint® Ceiling by WonderFaux Studio

Old White Chalk Paint® Stenciled Walls from Annie Sloan Unfolded Blog

Custom Chalk Paint® cabinet by Urban Comfort

Vintage Kelvinator Refrigerator Painte with Chalk Paint® in Florence by 3 Oaks Studio

Vintage Kitchen Green cabinet: Custom Chalk Paint® mix by Urban Comfort

Check out all of the above and more on Pinterest, then stop in at Apple Box Boutique to see our Chalk Paint® colour board, stock up on paint supplies and learn about our paint Workshops!

♥,
Apple Box Boutique

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Pinterest at On the Apple Box

Pinterest is hot and haute, and it has arrived at On the Apple Box.

We have a new button over there



If you are new to Pinterest like I am, terms like pinning, pin it or pintastic (ok, I made that last one up) sound more like something that happens in a tailor's shop than online.  Because I thought there may be other interested newbies out there, I wanted to post the information that Pinterest provides to help us understand and use this very cool photo-sharing social media tool.

Wikipedia describes Pinterest as a service that "allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections. The site's mission statement is to "connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting." and states that "The website has proven especially popular among women."

Considering how visual we are as woman, that makes perfect sense.  It doesn't hurt that most of us love pretty things and want to share them with our friends.  Hmmm... no wonder Pinterest has become such a big deal in a short period of time!

Here is what Pinterest has to say:

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard.
Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.

Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. To get started, request an invite.

What Can You Do with Pinterest?

Redecorate your Home!
Joy uses Pinterest to save decorating ideas for her new home in LA. She saves patterns, furniture, and accessories that catch her eye.

Plan a Wedding!
Divya and Ben use Pinterest to plan their wedding. Their Moms can leave comments about the dresses, flowers, and ties they pin up.

Find your Style!
Tim uses Pinterest to share his personal style. He pins clothing, shoes and accessories he finds while browsing stores and fashion blogs.

Save your Inspirations!
Sha uses Pinterest to save design inspirations for his job. He can reference inspiring design work to share with his team.

Save your Recipes!
Jessica uses Pinterest to save to discover new gluten free recipes. She always has a collection of tasty appetizers and desserts she can cook when she’s hungry and looking for ideas.

Our Mission
Our goal is to connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting. We think that a favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.

To see what Apple Box Boutique has pinned click the "Follow Me on Pinterest" button that big red arrow is pointing to above.

To get a Pin It button that allows you to share images you love with the universe of others that have the same adorations, go to the Pinterest Goodies page.

 I am LOVING Pinterest, but be forewarned... you can become addicted.  I know I am!