This is not your grandmother's chair. Okay, maybe it was your grandmother's chair, but not anymore. This gem of a colour is one of my favourite shades of turquoise. Benjamin Moore Tropicana Cabana, 2048-50. I paint a lot of furniture, and in future will post before pics. This lovely little chair, gifted to me by a dear friend, was originally finished with a mahogany stain. After a light sanding, I primed it with Circa 1850 Prime-it Plus, ... Read the Post...
eli…
{Eli's Portrait in Pencil} I thought a portrait in pencil would be the perfect medium for Eli. He looks fierce. Yet, there is a softness that comes when working with graphite. That's what our Eli was all about. With us, he was fierce, strong willed, confident. Around others, he was very cautious and shy. I think he would be pleased with this portrayal of him. Thank you for following A Colourful Canvas. ... Read the Post...
DIY: Foaming Hand Soap Recipe…
Today I would like to share a simple recipe for foaming hand soap. You will need the following: 3/4 cup (190ml) Distilled Water 1/4 cup ( 50ml) Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap 1 tsp ( 5ml) Glycerin 20 drops Essential Oil One empty Foaming Soap Dispenser Measure water in a glass measuring cup. Slowly add the 1/4 cup of castile soap. I recommend that you add the soap to the water rather than adding the water to the soap in order ... Read the Post...