Somewhere in the Sunshine

23/03/2026

Somewhere in the Sunshine has moved to Maclean, near Yamba! Melanie Solecki has been handed the reins on this wonderful product, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and will be opening her medicinal plant nursery and Chalk Paint business at Easter. Melanie is my absolute favourite and trusted creative and I’m delighted and excited for her. Stay tuned for her launch and many inspiring posts to come. Love, love, love Annie Sloan!

26/10/2025

And done! Rococo with English Yellow lights🥳 The drawer is painted with Tyrian Plum. I’d already painted the interior with Napoleonic Blue and Emperors Silk to get the Tyrian Plum look -so… I’ve left it looking handcoloured😂 The ‘hint of pink and yellow’ look matches my summer vibe atm.

21/10/2025

Next steps on the rococo (must spell it right😂) cupboard. As you can see as you swipe, the end result is a luxurious velvety coating. I’ll finish with clear wax to seal (and darken slightly which brings up the hint of pink).

21/10/2025

20/10/2025

Gotta love Rococo White…

19/10/2025

Sooo love chalk paint by Annie Sloan-easy, quick and oh so elegant colours. Use it everywhere for everything - even to dye your clothes. This is the new Jaipur Pink and I’m using it everywhere!

12/10/2025

5 new Chalk Paint Colours have arrived! -

Hey there! Long time between emails, I know! I left my shop in November 2023 and moved my paint and products to my residence in Tyalgum. Recently I've been travelling, visiting family overseas and generally having a great time catching up on all those jobs...  However, it's time to get those Chr...

25/08/2024

Nothing metal is safe! First coat was in Annie Sloan chalk paint until the Satin came out😂 These two were found when I was looking for ‘antiques’ for the Road Show. How much do you love Capri Pink? I love it when art has humour. These two make me giggle 🎈

24/08/2024

Ok so yes.. definitely needed to give the table a revamp as well. Painted the bottom half in Cambrian Blue to match the chairs and Oxford Navy on top. The Satin paint just glides over the Emperors Silk chalk paint- (which has worn extremely well for 8 years on our verandah!) And done in a few hours-ready for Sunday breakfast 💕