Nooky Gossip 89: May Inspiration, Dixie Belle Fall Colours Sale And New Dixie Belle Stains!

It's turned warmer, the sun is out and we're back in our gardens for bbqs, drinks and sun worshipping! Is your outdoor space looking a little lacklustre? Could it do with a bit of a zhuzh? Give it a spruce up by getting creative with paint and other products from Shabby Nook!

Chalk and mineral paints are all perfect for outdoor projects, and Dixie Belle Silk Mineral Paint, Fusion Mineral Paint and Posh Chalk products don't even need a top coat! You can paint wood, plastic, metal or ceramic surfaces. Just make sure to remove any loose paint and give things a good clean and prep before you start. Here are a selection of upcycled garden projects that have caught my eye.

We regret to announce our event with Jonathan Marc Mendes scheduled to take place on Sunday 22nd May has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders please check your inbox and spam folders for further information.

Would you believe this cute pair of cabinets started out as orange pine? Connie Clarke from FAFF Designs transformed them to something really special using Dixie Belle's new colour Voodoo Gel Stain - Au Naturel.

The insides and back of the cabinets had previously been painted in thick gloss - so Connie cleaned them up with White Lightning and gave them a good sanding down. She painted the inside and back in Dixie Belle Silk Paint in Serenity. The front, sides and top she stained using Voodoo Gel statin which gives a stunning bleached effect. To add some interest she used stenciled the rear with Dixie Belle Silk Paint in Endless Shore and she completed the look with Best Dang Wax in Brown around the door frames and recesses. They look so beautiful!

Watch how Connie achieved this bleached pine effect look over on youtube!

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