Its all Blue..........

Its all Blue..........

Well not mentally & emotionally blue ! 

However we are still about all things blue.....Its been almost two weeks since my last post..School Holidays...

I've actually been spending time on the house,updating each room a little.
A little time in the garden planting,trying to get ready for summer!

In my last post I mentioned that I am painting an armoire in Autentico's: duck egg blue & that I would show you the distinct difference between : Duck Egg/Bleu Clair & Bambino

The background is Duck Egg

The top paint stroke is the same as the background (Duck Egg)The one in the middle is Bleu ClairThe bottom colour is Bambino 


As you can see Duck egg is a little bit deeper in shade as appose to Bleu Clair which is brighter & then Bambino is a lot lighter.

Here is our duck Egg blue

Duck Egg Blue

Duck Egg 

Here is our duck Egg blue..............

 I'm currently painting an armoire that has little Hollywood Regency details........Sooo cute. ( I'll show you soon).Below are all of our blue colours that we currently have for the

 "Launch Collection"

The Blues

These hand painted samples look very true to colour.

Duck Egg, Bambino & Bleu (I know ! I misspelt Bleu?) Clair look quite similar however they do have variances, Ill show you them all together soon and you'll be able to see the difference.

All Things Blue

So far I've used Duck Egg on the Armoire in the kitchen &  on a lamp shade ( Yes a lamp shade! ) on my desk.I've used Provence in my living room on 2 little side tables, in case you haven't guessed I have a little soft spot for blue.....Im even using it outdoors this spring/summer in our courtyard area Ive started with a blue & white outdoor rug (ok well 2 rugs).I love this picture its just so fresh & crisp ! A little inspiration for my outdoors

I've purchased my Fabric for cushions  (just have to decide now which ones to use).Which ones do you like???Perhaps I'll just make them all up & then swap them over every week! Extravagant NO!  In fact essentially  very practical, I have kids & that means someones bound to spill ice-cream on them & then ill have to wash them ,so see! I'll have spare ones on hand! Fantastically justified! OH who am I'm kidding, since when do I need an excuse to go overboard.......??

 AUTENTICO VINTAGE CHALK PAINT 

"Launch Collection 2013"

 $59.95 (1L)

& 

The wax

 $20.00(250ml)

Step 1.  Pick your colour (This is the hardest thing about painting with chalk paint!)
Step 2. Open the tin (No Im kidding!!).Well of course Im not really kidding you do have to open the tin!
Step 3. PAINT IT ON! 
Step 4. Wax (Apply then Buff with soft cloth)

DONE !!!!!!!!! How easy is that, If your new to using chalk paint you will love it.

If your an advanced chalk painter & have not used Autentico then you should try it!

In fact the paint is so natural it doesn't have any warning labels however it should, stating thats its HIGHLY Addictive....
I see pieces of furniture now & I think.. "that would be sooo good painted in chalk paint"

The greens

These are the sea greens & then you have The two Below Being Completely dark deep greenish Scandinavian Blue & that of Mint being very light.

The Greys & Neutrals

The Whites

The Brights

This is the full range of colours available, happy picking.To place orders or if you simply have questions please email:

Lisa:  latreilledesign@gmail.com.

LL.

Duck Egg Blue

Duck Egg Blue

As the name suggests duck eggs do come in blue.....

I was able to hand pick quite a few "New" colours just for the Australian market for the Autentico vintage chalk paint range.And I new that I wanted a duck egg blue.......So what is a TRUE duck egg blue?? was the question that I had!

So, I started researching.........

I soon realised that in fact there is no "True" duck egg colour.

Every paint company has their own version of "Duck egg" just as in nature with actual duck eggs, their are so many variants in colours & shades. Some are a little greener & some a little bluer.

so I choose a blue that was light,pretty and makes me smile and I LOVE IT ! 

So whatever your hue preference I hope that you enjoy ours.(actual colour soon to come).

LL.

Welcome to Australia Autentico Chalk paint !!

Hello & Welcome,


I'm proud to announce the arrival of "Autentico" chalk paint to Australia.

I'm the Australian distributor & can not wait to start sharing this amazing product with every one.
Stay tuned as I share my journey & projects to delight & inspire.

LL.