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For the Love of Gilt and Downton Abbey

January 11, 2012 By Kristie Barnett 15 Comments

I bought this interesting coffee table for my living room at an estate sale a few months back for $85. I’ve been debating over what color to paint the base of it. I’ve been dying to try out the new Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, but couldn’t decide on a color. Off-white would be too predictable, black might be to much contrast for this room.

DSC 3446 For the Love of Gilt and Downton Abbey

So, I was watching the season premiere of Downton Abbey on PBS – did I mention I am OBSESSED with this show??? The sets and costumes are absolutely luscious. And the colors – oh, the colors! [Read more...]

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Going Mad for Gilt

February 24, 2010 By Kristie Barnett 9 Comments

Now, I loved gilt before. But after my recent trip to London and lots of amazing castle and royalty home tours, I am going mad for gilt! Gilt is simply a gold or golden color applied over a surface.