Introducing Lynn the owner of Bella B Decor
Our area Supplier of Annie Sloan Paint
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Lynn Of Bella B Decor with Annie Sloan and Rose Wilde at The Annie Sloan 2012 Tour in New Orleans!
Annie is such an inventive and creative woman. I understand just being around her is an exhilarating experience!
Annie is such an inventive and creative woman. I understand just being around her is an exhilarating experience!
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| Bella B Decor Shop in Paola KS |
When i was ready to create some projects after seeing all of the gorgeous pieces completed by my fellow bloggers, I did a search and found Bella B Decor! I drove out to Lynn's shop and Purchased some ASCP's. Here are some questions and answers with Lynn!
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has become so popular in the design world. How did you come to hear of it and carry it in your shop Bella B Decor?
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has become so popular in the design world. How did you come to hear of it and carry it in your shop Bella B Decor?
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| Louis Blue Chair with French Script |
Bella B Décor has evolved from my custom frame shop that I opened 8 years ago. I was
searching for paint that could be used on my custom frames to achieve truly
custom finishes (especially after the economy went to pooh) and that is when I
discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
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| Country Grey Chair with Olive and Stencil |
Have you
always been creative in your decorative painting and what some of your favorite
techniques?
I had been using other products that were
extremely labor intensive and costly. After a few projects using Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint I was hooked!
I love how easy and versatile it is to use AND the
fact that you don’t have to sand, strip or prime! I also enjoy taking old worn
out pieces and making them “new” again.
The
butterfly kisses window is one I painted then sandblasted the words, etc onto
the glass.
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| Butterfly Kisses Window |
What truly
inspires you as a creative entrepreneur and ?what advice
can you give to the aspiring artist or emerging
entrepreneur?
During my workshops my favorite thing
is watching people who thought they had no creativity realize they really can do
VERY creative things. There really is an artist inside all of us!
I know that you have inspired me tremendously! See my pieces below painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
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| My Drop Leaf Desk with a combination of Emile, Old Violet, Louis Blue with A Smoked Oyster Metallic Stripe I absolutely adore this desk and it was so fun to paint! |
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| Round Swan Table in Old White with Renaissance Gold Liquid Leaf and Garden Stool in Scandinavian Pink |
Lynne you
are a true entrepreneur! I can tell you I am so thrilled that you and Bella B Decor are right outside of the Kansas City area. Thank you
so much for sharing with us! Visit Lynn's website or call her at 913-294-4499 to sign up for workshops or to order Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Supplies
Bella B Décor has many exciting things on the horizon for 2012!
We would love to hear your comments!!
Announcing the Winners of The Cross Bottle Giveaway Courtesy of Artie from Color Outside the Lines. and Cross Bottle Guy! They are Pam of Over 50 Feeling 40 and Alison of The Polohouse!
Contact me with your mailing info and I will forward to Artie! Congratulations!
Contact me with your mailing info and I will forward to Artie! Congratulations!
You will both receive $50 Certificates to use towards a Fabulous Cross Bottle in Artie's Shop!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Yay!! Congrats to both Pam and Alison! So looking forward to seeing which bottles they choose, Karena!
ReplyDeleteThanks to you for hosting this giveaway, and for everyone who signed up to win.
I wish I could have given $50 to everyone!
Happy Easter Karena and I absolutely love this chalk paint. The piece with the Louis blue especially caught my eye. Can we get it in Australia? Hope you have had a lovely Easter break.
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Frances xxxx
Happy Easter Karena and I absolutely love this chalk paint. The piece with the Louis blue especially caught my eye. Can we get it in Australia? Hope you have had a lovely Easter break.
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Frances xxxx
Loved reading this
ReplyDeleteAnother great giveaway Karena. I hope you are having a wonderful Easter!
ReplyDeleteMuch love
Di
Félicitations pour l'ensemble de ces belles pièces...
ReplyDeleteGros bisous.
Congrats to the Happy winners! :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited to be a winner...his work looks so beautiful...I sent you an email. Thanks for the contest!!
ReplyDeleteI too would like to know if we can get it in Australia?!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is just amazing!!!!! xx
Hope you had a Blessed Easter Karena! The pieces you painted are lovely. I really need to try that paint ASAP!
ReplyDeleteI know so many people that have tried this paint finish and love it. I'm dying to give it a try as well it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
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Debra~
What a wonderful post about the pieces painted with ASCP! I love to see them and am always inspired. Congrats to the winner, too! I hope you have a wonderful week-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteFrances and Jules, I will find out whether the paint is available in Australia or where the closest place is to you that it can be ordered from....
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Karena
Art by Karena
Congrats, Pam and Alison! What a great prize!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling shop she has! I love ASCP and it looks like you've got the technique down! Great work, Karena!
ReplyDeleteKarena-
ReplyDeleteI am in love with ASCP and fully intend on buying a few cans of the paint and wax! Annie Sloan has a well-oiled machine going, and I have seen so many beautiful pieces finished with her paint.
Great interview, and thanks for sharing!!
Love the chalk paint, bien sur!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners of the bottles... they are so stunning!
bisous
Kit
Hello Karena,
ReplyDeleteI loved this post...great to relive all the exciting fun!
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
I really want to try Annie Sloan paint. I just found a source in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks for your well wishes on my blog! The painted furniture is adorable!
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Sharon
What lovely painted pieces. The paint sounds tremendous, something that lives up to its promise. I'd better get hold of some soon and catch up before people start looking pityingly at me. Happy painting, Karena!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely Easter.
ReplyDeleteThe chalk paint if fabulous.. all of the pieces are stunning.
Wishing you a lovely week.
xoxo, B
Great give away. Just used Annie Sloan for the first time and loved it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners! I haven't used that paint yet but everyone seems to love it!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
I've had two cans
ReplyDeleteof ASCP waiting for
me to use, on my
work table. Thank
you for the inspired
ideas to get going!
xx Suzanne
your desk is gorgeous! i love those curvy legs!
ReplyDeleteFor my Aussie friends, per Lynn at Bella B Decor..ASCP
ReplyDelete"Australia is about 6 months out on having the product.
Have them check www.anniesloanunfolded.com in 6 months or so."
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Great projects! I love the window with the butterfly...great sandblasting! Have a wonderful week!
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Looks like a great store, Karena! I have never used the Annie Sloan paint, but I hear that it is the most fantastic paint on the market as far as ease of use, and finished look. I've always said that I never had anything that I could use it on ... but I'm sitting here looking at a glass case I use for a sweater cabinet in our bedroom, thinking - that might look AMAZING with a little Annie Sloan! :) Wish there was a place locally that carried it, I might have to see if Bella B will ship.
ReplyDeleteThe desk with the Annie Sloan paint is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Jessica
Hi Karena! What beautiful work you have done. I especially love the desk. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving kind words.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of work you have here Karena! I was wondering...do you think a room with panel walls could be painted with chalk paint? Would love to know your thoughts since you are far more familiar with this paint than I am. Thanks for stopping by 21 Rosemary Lane...please do so again soon!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!!!
Congrats to all the winners! What a creative and very pretty collection of painted pieces! I love the Paris Flea Market chair!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring!
Yvonne
Thank you Karena I will keep my eye open and have bookmarked Annie Sloan!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed this wonderful giveaway.....with a sick dog I am so behind in my blog reading:(
ReplyDeleteGREAT projects, Karena!! I really love that desk! It has a gray stripe?? What a gorgeous idea!
ReplyDeleteThat desk is stunning...Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend, my dear. Kisses
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine wanted to redo a dresser and I told her that she NEEDED to use chalp paint! I will forward her this to her .
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
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ReplyDeleteGreat projects. I love the ASPC paint. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your winners, they are both terrific ladies!
ReplyDeleteThese projects are terrific. I have never used chalk paint, but I love that Paris chair!!! xo P.S. thank you for joining in the hop
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the interview. I have yet to try chalk paint. I do believe I am one of the few who haven't!
Congrats to your winners.
Have a great day.
Congratulations to the winners... and I love the chalk paint look... xv
ReplyDeleteLove what you did! I just bought my first can and can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteHi! I love your chalk paint! I am looking forward to reading more of your posts!!!
ReplyDelete~best, kim BTW thanks for stopping by!
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I have not tried the chalk paint yet. You have a great group of projects. I like the drop leaf desk and the Paris Flea Market Chair the best, but I would take any of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my blog! I really appreciate you stopping by. This is a wonderful post on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, I have yet to try it. I'm not sure if I can even get it in my little part of the world but I sure do enjoy seeing other creations for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour painted furniture is really beautiful. I especially like the stenciled chair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful interview. I'm a new Linky Follower blog hopping today with Katherine's blog hop. Whenever you have a minute, come visit me sometime, for a virtual cup of tea! I love the blue chalk paint.
ReplyDeleteAmy
great post Karena!
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I would love to try some ASCP but there are no retailers in Idaho. Someday I will get my hands on some. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Love that flea market chair! Wonderful pieces!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your visit. I'm here to look at your ASCP items, and I am amazed. I love the chalk paint. So much fun to use.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goal is to paint a beautiful but TOO DARK French armoire in my dining room with Annie Sloan Paris Gray paint!!!!!!! I am not sure however, if my husband will go for it!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU KARENA for visiting my blog and Etsy shop! See my response to your convo and MANY THANKS FOR VISITING!!!! Great projects here! Anita
This chalk paint is truly amazing...We do some faux finishing...mainly "Sister" does. In fact she does a fabulous job and has found this very easy to work with. XO, Mona
ReplyDeleteThat window is really pretty, and I also like that chair. Great job!
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Wow, you really know how to mix the colors! Beautiful! And the gold is a fabulous touch.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
How beautiful - I love all of them but your desk is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteNice work!!
xox
Your great artistic talent truly shows in all of your furniture makeovers...stunning Karena....
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners....amazing giveaway!
Congratulations to the winners!
ReplyDeleteI love the makeovers using Anne Sloan paint. I think you have inspired us all.
Dee
I love Annie Sloan paint and those projects are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove the Paris Flea Market chair! - ashley@decorology
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