Create the look you love Have a piece of furniture calling to you? But don't know where to start? Let's make this fun. grab that piece , and let's go. Prep is key here. The piece has to be sanded and cleaned in order to achieve a great finish.  I explained this process in an… Continue reading DIY On A Budget: Create That Perfect Shabby Chic Look

Beauty Forgotten   I was in the thrift store, not looking for anything special, when I got stopped dead in my tracks!  I saw a four drawer dresser.  I believe it was English, because of the curves in her drawers. This post contains affiliate links.  I receive a very small commission when you use these… Continue reading From Forgotten To Fabulous!

  A cool look for a dresser... I painted this dresser with Shabby Paint Peacock and then shaded it with Shabby Paint Vogue for the water.    But what I want to teach you today is how to create a raised stencil on your project.     How to create raised stencils.... It's cost effective… Continue reading Dancing With Mermaids

Picking the perfect piece... How do you pick the perfect piece of furniture?  First off, you pick a piece with the look and style that you love.  Me, I love the older, vintage pieces.  You can always find hidden treasures at flea markets, thrift stores, goodwill, salvation army, curb shopping (that's the grown-up word for… Continue reading Finding The Perfect Piece Of Furniture

So You Want to Paint Furniture? You want to be a furniture artist, or a furniture painter?  Or maybe you just want to try to paint a piece?  My name is Anne Eppler, I'm the owner of a creative business, The Passionate Painted Lady.  I create and design one-of-a-kind, signature furniture pieces.  I have been… Continue reading So You Want to Be a Furniture Painter