From One Generation To Another

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kim

A client called with a request that we paint a few pieces of furniture that she had inherited from her grandparents. After stopping by to take a look we knew there was only one paint for the job, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. In the past, the paint we would have used would have taken weeks for us to refinish. But with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, we were able to tape off the original gold leafing and paint right over the original finish using Old White. Once dry, we waxed the piece to a smooth-as-ice finish. The client was thrilled and it was all completed in one day.

If you have something you’ve inherited that needs a new coat, stop by for a quart of paint or call Metheny Weir for a custom finish in just a day!

Springfield Extravaganza Antique Fair

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kim

Join me at the Springfield Extravaganza Antique Fair in Springfield, OH Friday, May 18th through Sunday, May 20th. I will be working the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint booth with other retailers from Ohio. Our booth will be located in the New Vintage Marketplace and we will be demonstrating the greatest paint for furniture.

Hope to see you there!

Use Your Imagination

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kim

When you’re thinking of ways to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint don’t limit yourself to just furniture. You can use your imagination in a variety of ways which is exactly what one of our clients does when she creates one-of-a-kind, canvas art using personalized tiles she has designed, fired and attached to display. They are absolutely beautfiul! The pieces are sold at various festivals throughout northeast Ohio and eastern New York.

This is what the canvas looks like before she adds her tiles.

Then she adds her tiles…

Call Metheny Weir for more information.

Kozy Kitchen

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Kim

We just finished painting kitchen cabinets using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen. The cabinets were blonde and our client wanted a new look that would complement their granite and wood floors. The couple had already painted the walls in a soft gray so a warmer color would be perfect for the cabinets.

Take a look at before and after photos. Do you have a kitchen that could use a fresh look?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kim

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Metheny Weir Painted Finishes

Special Event this Saturday!

April 14th 10:30-3

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Demonstration

Join us at Mitchell Sotka Antiques on

Saturday April 14th for a Annie Sloan Chalk Paint FREE Demo.

We’ll be showing a custom finish from start to finish. Learn how to use the best furniture paint

on the market today!

Mitchell Sotka’s gallery specializes in 18th to 21st

century antiques, fine gifts and elegant home accessories.

It’s old-world charm with a modern twist

19071 Old Detroit Road

Rocky River, Ohio 44116

440.333.1735

Visit our work at the Cleveland Botanical Garden Center

Interior DesignShowcase Event

April14-May 13

Northeast Ohio’s top designers showcase botanically-inspired home vignettes.

Metheny Weir painted a gorgous hand painted grass cloth look for the Mitchell Sotka Antiques vignette.

New Store Hours

Tuesdays 10-2:00 Thursdays 11-7:00

Fridays 10-2:00

Sue and Kim

Metheny Weir Painted Finishes

methenyweir.com

kim@methenyweir.com

sue@methenyweir.com

13001 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 216-707-0301

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Metallic Adds Modern

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kim

A quick and easy transformation can happen just by glazing a wall. First, you start with an amazing color. This color is a Benjamin Moore Historic color, Marlboro, HC-153. The powder bath walls had been painted in a matte finish but the client wanted more. Using a metallic custom glaze, we painted right over the existing wall color rubbing and brushing uncovering a hint of the original blue color.

Now that’s a bath with a sophisticated glow!

Think Out of the Box

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Kim

One of our favorite clients called one day with an idea for her teenage daughter’s bedroom. She had found some really cool ceramic flower bowls and wanted to install them over her bed. She decided on the color scheme and the wall color but wanted something hand painted to display the bowls. We collaborated with the client and came up with an organic tree branch coming up from one side of the bed and traveling toward the ceiling on the other side. The client was thrilled along with her daughter.

When you’re designing a room, think out of the box!

Annie Sloan 2012 American Tour in Chicago

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kim

2012 American Tour with Annie Sloan

It’s not too late to join Sue and I as we head west to Chicago to learn some fabulous new furniture finishes with the famous Annie Sloan. We were lucky enough to meet her in New Orleans just a couple of weeks ago and what a pleasure. She makes painting furniture easy and fun in just a few simple steps.

Best of Cleveland

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Kim

We just got this award and we’re obviously excited. We love Houzz and it’s great that Houzz loves us!

The Glidden House

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Kim

We just completed the last of our Glidden House projects. Although the projects were small, we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to leave a little piece of Metheny Weir. What an amazing bed and breakfast located between the museums and in the heart of Case Western Reserve University. Unless you’re a native Clevelander you might not know about this lovely jewel. The Glidden House was built in 1901 by the Glidden family of the painting fame.

Our first project was the vestibule where we gilded all of the carved moldings. It was interesting working on ladders as guest poured in and out of the hotel. The staff were so kind, holding doors for the guest and stopping by periodically for a peek of the progress. Our final project was the wooden floor in front of the registration desk. We knew there would be lots of traffic and took that in consideration when scheduling our work. A special “Thanks” to Lari Jacobson for assisting Sue with the laurel leaf border.