Sunshine and Freckles

Happy Thursday folks. I had been working on a cute little rocker this week and I'm thrilled with the way she turned out. I used Subshine from the Chalk Country line of paint and then I freckled her with Pure Pewter from the same line.  After she had a rub down with some clear wax I recover her seat and she is complete.

Various yellows and greys along with some blush on the petals help make this a very shabby chic rocker.

 Sunshine- I used 1/4 of a quart to paint this chair . This paint goes a long way .

Really happy I went with the speckle.

Hope you enjoyed this redo. 

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Hope your summer is wonderful. Stay tuned for my Bohemian Shrimp Wasabi Salad Recipe. You roll out this recipe and you will be like a gourmet chef.

MM

Opening new doors and painting them too. How's that for adventure?

As you get to know me and Coastal Bohemian you'll understand how fitting that blog title is for me. It's just like me to metaphorically bust open a new door and then decide "Hey , we should paint this".

Coastal Bohemian opens new doors, and a freshly "Chalk Country" painted one , this month at a studio location at 4811 Hwy 17 Bypass S Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

We are excited to announce that we are representatives for Chalk Country Paint, a line of clay based paints that are used in recreating, upcycling , repurposing home decor and furniture.

We have several events scheduled this month including Beginner's Chalk Country Paint 101, Vision Board /Bucket List Night and a charity paint a piece.

The workshops are set up to show you the versatility and ease of the application of Chalk Country Paint and it’s use on furniture, metal, glass, wood, and fabrics. You will learn different painting techniques and unique styles of finishes with clear and dark wax. In the workshops you will learn  traditional painting , shabby chic , two-color distress, dry brush and color washing technique.  You will work with both the clear and dark waxes to create finishes and effects.


Vision Board/Bucket list night . 
Join us as we manifest our dreams, create our futures, and make a list of things we need to put on our bucket lists by making your own vision board.First  you'll clear your energy with sacred sage and open up your spirit to receive,followed by a creative meditation and then an open discussion about where we see ourselves and the things we really and secretly would like to do.
Next you'll use photos and sayings to create a poster size collage depicting your goals and dreams in all areas of your life or in just one specific area that you are focusing.(Meant to be kept someplace at home for daily viewing)

Links to our events can be found on our shop page on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/coastalbohemian/app_189977524185


So excited about this month. We could use all your love and support so please help by liking and sharing and and sending your friends. Stay tuned for the Chalk Country Paint color chart. 

Off to  paint.

Seriously, addicted to paint and it's not the fumes ...these are low VOC.

Michele 

Coastal Tea

Happy Memorial Day . My thoughts are with those families who have lost loved ones in pursuit of keeping the United States safe from harm, of keeping me and my family safe this day. Thank you .

For those of you hitting the beach, boating or picnicing here's an easy and special treat for a cold refreshing iced tea. 

Coastal Tea

We love homemade iced teas. Our recipe is a big hit and so we thought we'd share it with you.

What you will need

• 1 large pot filled with a gallon of cold water 
• 1/4 cup of dried hibiscus flowers (found in the herb section of many organic markets or in most Spanish markets found as Sorrel)
• 5 green tea bags-more if you like it stronger (cut and remove strings and tabs)
• 1 orange cut into slices or two tangerines or  two clementines cut into slices
• Honey

Simply toss the tea bags, orange slices and dried hibiscus flowers into the pot and bring to a boil and turn the pot off. Leave the tea to steep for a good half hour. Strain and add honey to taste. Chill.

Refreshing and gorgeous red, this bottle of tea is quite alluring.

 Serve at coastal beach parties, bring as a hostess gift wrapped with a jute bow, tuck a bottle  into your beach basket or stash a bottle  on the boat.

Just have fun and have an excellent day.

Michele 

Watch for our upcoming events at the new studio opening soon. Furniture painting classes using the Chalk Country Paint line of paints, journal night and vison board/bucket list night. Watch for our groupon specials too. 

34th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival

At the last minute I was roped into bringing some of my goodies down to be a vendor at the 34th Annual Blue Crab Festival in Little River , S.C. 
Blue Claws are my favorite food to catch and my favorite critter and of course I was going to celebrate them publicly.
 
                                             Foodie Pic

                     My foodies are dying over this pic.

However, they did not have garlic crabs so I may have to share my recipe.


We spent two days along the riverfront ,under an ancient oak covered in moss , on a beautiful sun shiny day with a terrific breeze and lots of great folks and super duper bands singing their hearts out. 
If you like to travel to area events this is one of them to add to the list.

Dreaming of my next big, blue, catch and of yummy garlic crabs. 

Message me on Facebook for my mom's garlic crab recipe.

https://www.facebook.com/coastalbohemian

 Michele Michael

Wish Upon a Starfish

Weathered ,windblown, worn in, seasoned, (preferably with a little sea salt ) and distinctive.

That is in the description of "Coastal Bohemian" and that is why I could not pass up this piece of picket perfection lying in the trash.

Again, I get so excited to start painting that I often forget to take before shots.

Here is an almost before shot.

The wood is aged to perfection and the patina was so sweet that I wanted to showcase it in some way and that's why I chose to use the starfish masks.

At this point I couldn't decide if I wanted to paint the sign as a vertical or horizontal sign. 

Horizontal won.

Happy Mother's Day 

Feeding the soul on Mother's Day -Michele 

Some fun around Montauk

Chalk Paint Saves New Espadrilles