As you all know I am in love with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! However, one of my must haves when painting any type of furniture is my trusty Annie Sloan Paint Brush. This baby is awesome! Though I do like the traditional flat head brushes, I always find myself reaching for this guy. The firm strong bristles allow me to get into the tightest spaces and most intricate detail of any piece. Plus, I feel as if it holds more paint in the bristles. This allows me to use less and spread more paint. It gets my personal stamp of approval :)
A couple of weeks ago I was out with some girlfriends having lunch when I discovered the lovely Kendra Scott had brought her store to City Center here in Houston. As soon as I entered her shop I was taken over by the amount of gorgeousness in every piece she has designed! Her jewelry is so elegant and classy. Best of all you get to pick whichever color you fancy from their color bar and personalize whichever style you choose. So, I just had to pick something out for my wedding this May. I completely fell in love with the Kiri Necklace. Since we will be hosting our wedding in the lovely Turks & Caicos, I decided to go with Mother of Pearl. I figured it would go great with that beachy theme.
I am often asked, "Nicole, what is the one tool I have to have for my tool collection?" I always respond with "you absolutely must have the Porter-Cable Finish Nailer!" About a year ago I was looking at installing crown molding in my master and debated on whether or not I should invest in a nail gun or do it the old fashion way. I asked my pal and expert Ana White if it was necessary for me to make such a monster purchase. She said it was a must and advised me on this particular brand. I am so glad I listened, because this guy is the bomb! I have completed so many projects and renovations with this tool I can not imagine going into a project without it. Instead of reaching for the hammer and nails, you just fire this thing up and you're ready to start shooting. Besides the time it shaves, you get complete accuracy that you may not get from manual nailing. I have used this tool on crown molding and trim, upholstery, hanging Christmas lights, and so much more. I would say it is worth every "penny." :)
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