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me&mrsjones...

...we got a thing going on. We'll maybe not we, but she definitely has it going on. She being Stephanie Jones, me & mrs. jones proprietor. 

Recently we had the privilege to join Stephanie for an afternoon of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 101. In a few short hours, she taught us a few easy techniques to transfer furniture, walls, fixtures, or cabinets in to works of art. 

Stephanie Jones leading our
Chalk Paint 101 class. She is as
adorable as she is talented.

The materials, Annie Sloan chalk paint and waxes, were amazing. We're not sure what we love more, the paint or the wax. The paint comes in an amazing array of colors and sticks to almost anything. The wax transforms the piece from a beautifully painted finish to a work of art. (I know I said that already, but it's true.) 

Although, as I think it through, the best part was the warm welcome from Stephanie and Kim. They are as hospitable as they are talented. 

The ride home was one long list of potential projects including:

• Builder grade kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity
• Kitchen chairs (that I actually liked until this class)
• $50 Pottery Barn kitchen table (outlet) that always needed refinishing 
• Pine accent chairs that feel a little too country casual

If you get the chance, stop by me & mrs. jones studio or take a class, located at 889 South Cooper St. in Memphis, TN, 901.494.8786. If just an ounce of their talent rubs off on you, it'll be worthwhile. 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint displayed at me & mrs. jones studio.

Paintbrushes & doorknobs – a candy store for grown ups.

The perfect colors for this grown up candy store.

This is a series of first steps of techniques.
Just wait until you see what the wax does. It's magic! 

Hard at work...or play.

Here are a few final sample boards. The brillance of
Annie Sloan's paints and waxes, plus the guidance
of Stephanie Jones can make anyone look like an expert.