Some Unexpected Inspiration

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Kim

You never know where you will find inspiration. My boyfriend and I road to the country to buy, of all things, a pie for a Super Bowl party. We had some time to kill before the pie was ready and decided to drive around. To my surprise, the Lake County Farmpark was right up the street. I remember taking my daughters there when they were small to pet the animals. But this time instead of just goats and pigs, the center was hosting an amazing quilt show. Here are some of the designs that really caught my eye.

A quilted portrat

A man's quilt

Statue of Liberty quilt

Treasure Chest quilt

Vibrant colors

Lots of motion

One of my favorite patterns

It's just "happy" quilt

Unbelievable mural quilt

Another mural quilt

3 Dimensional hummingbird quilt

For more photos of these beautiful quilts, check out Flickr.

Make your New Year’s Resolution to learn something new!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Kim

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes in January, as holiday indulgences make their way throughout our homes, New Year’s resolutions force a new look!

Does your kitchen look like this?

“This is the year,” so the resolution goes, “that I vow to finish all the projects in my home.

Why not make your resolution to learn something new and get those projects checked off your list by doing an introductory workshop using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to learn new techniques to finish those dining room chairs or that old piece of furniture your grandma left to you. Learn a new skill and give your home a new look! It’ll do wonders for your decor and your attitude!

There are a few spots left so make your reservations now!

Top 11 Reasons to Use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kim

1. It’s the BEST product for painting furniture on the market.
2. No need to prime or prepare
3. Extremely low VOC’s so it is good for the environment
4. You can use it on any surface, indoors and out
5. You can use the paint by diluting it with water to make a wash or show the wood grain
6. The colors are mixed intelligently
7. It’s a girls paint, but boys can use it, too
8. It’s flexible so you can be creative and change your mind
9. It allows your walls to breathe so it is perfect for cottage walls
10. You can use it as an impasto (thickly)-leave the lid off to thicken
11. Annie Sloan has been making it since 1990 so it’s tried and tested

Old antique piece with great carving

Look now! An amazing 2 layer finish using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White. We did a beautiful faux wood top to go with it. The inside is also beautiful - come to the shop and see it!

Sign Up for Furniture Painting Workshops

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Kim

Introductory and Advanced Workshops using new Annie Sloan Paint

Learn how to create the beautiful French inspired look of Annie Sloan with a one-day Introductory Chalk Paint Workshop. Students will leave with 5 samples and instruction sheets for beautiful finishes that are easy to recreate at home.

After you have learned to use Chalk Paint in our Introductory workshop, join us for our Advanced Chalk Paint Workshop and learn more advanced techniques.
Limit 10 per workshop

What inspires you?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sue

Blue Enamel Pitchers with Green Flowers

We’re constantly looking for images and ideas to inspire new designs and styles. We constantly take photos of our own to capture natural colors and patterns. But we also search magazines and websites for new ideas. Here are a few images that have inspired us lately. Now, with our new Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, any inspiration can be brought to life.

Armoire with white wash

Outdoor Shelf and Siding

Get in touch to tell us what inspires you and how we can make your dream design a reality, reimagine your drab kitchen or turn an ugly duckling piece into a beautiful swan.

New Location!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kim

Metheny Weir is expanding so we’ve moved to a larger space in our Larchmere neighborhood. Our new Studio is at 13001 Larchmere Blvd in Shaker Heights. Stop by or call us to schedule a time to visit and experience the new Metheny Weir. storefront

SAME COOL STYLE!

We may be growing but we’re still giving clients the same special touch as always. We have new designs and new ideas that can help transform bland into beautiful! here is a recent example:

See how the overbearing and outdated color of Gold on this mirror does nothing to enhance the room?

Our layered process finishes this mirror to give it that majestic, aged and priceless appearance.

The soft antiqued glow of this mirror is now a beautiful compliment to any room.

: Mirror Before

: Mirror glazing up close

: Mirror After