Chalk It Up! Learn from the Paint & Decor Experts at The Painted Vieux {Sponsored}

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Disclaimer :: The Painted Vieux graciously hosted the Fort Worth Moms Blog’s July 2016 quarterly meeting in exchange for the opportunity to share its inspiring and creative business with FWMB readers.

The Painted Vieux is a unique shopping destination located just outside of downtown Fort Worth. The shop is one of Fort Worth’s hidden gems and isn’t like a traditional retail space. Upon entering the space, customers are greeted with a plethora of home decor items, painting supplies, and several one-of-a-kind painted pieces.

Tucked away at the back of the space is a large workshop area where monthly painting classes are held for DIY-ers and professional painters who want to join the Chalk Paint® revolution. Whether a customer is in search of a signature piece for the home or wants to update an older piece with a fresh coat of paint, The Painted Vieux has a little something for everyone.

The Painted Vieux offers a variety of home decor pieces encompassing a range of styles, from industrial Parisian chic to urban rustic. Fueled by her passion for home decor and interior design, owner Staci Belew opened The Painted Vieux in the summer of 2013 with the goal of creating a fun and inspiring shopping environment. As a mother and an owner of two small businesses, Staci ‘s mission is to offer local consumers a source for home decor, gifts, and decorative painting materials at an afforThe Painted Vieuxdable price without sacrificing design and quality.

The Painted Vieux is the Fort Worth Stockist for Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. Chalk Paint® has changed how the world views furniture painting and faux finishing. Gone are the days full of hours of laborious prep, application, and clean up. Chalk Paint® is a low VOC decorative paint developed by Annie Sloan more than 25 years ago. It very rarely requires any preparation, such as sanding or priming, and can be used indoors or outside on just about any surface. Chalk Paint® can be used to revitalize old furniture, walls, cabinetry, ceilings, and floors with ease. It is versatile, easy to use, and a whole lot of fun! Chalk Paint® has made painted finishes and furniture accessible to everyone.

While navigating through the shop, one can find samples of gilded, crackled, stenciled, textured, glazed, and pearlized painted surfaces and furniture. These seemingly complex finishes were created by combining Chalk Paint® with Artisan Enhancements products. The Painted Vieux is the largest retailer of Artisan Enhancements products in Texas.

Artisan Enhancements is a female owned, North Texas company that develops and manufactures eco-friendly paint mediums and sealers. Artisan Enhancements products are often favored by parents and expecting mothers because they are natural and do not contain any harsh chemicals or toxins like traditional paint, finishing, and sealer products. Artisan Enhancements also manufactures a variety of painting tools, decorative painting accessories, and stencils. These products are easy to use and were designed for both beginners and experts. They were developed to enhance and elevate any decorative painting project. Artisan Enhancements products can be used to create gorgeous, professional, multi-dimensional, layered, and textured finishes effortlessly.

The Painted VieuxThe talented team at The Painted Vieux is experienced in a variety of industries, including interior design, color consulting, furniture refinishing, decorative painting, and custom home building. Several members of the staff have been trained and certified in Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and Artisan Enhancements techniques. The certified staff members offer an assortment of introduction and advanced level workshops. Whether a student is looking to learn a basic painted finish or interested in learning an advanced painted finish, The Painted Vieux workshop trainers are there to guide the way.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out this shop, stop by Monday – Saturday to see all the different things they have to offer! When there isn’t a workshop in session, we highly recommend asking to take a peek in the back workshop area to see the wonderful wall of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. If painting isn’t your thing . . . don’t worry. Their main showroom area is filled with home decor items perfect for any space. There truly is a little something for every customer and space!

The Painted Vieux specializes in decorative painting and home decor. The showroom is packed with painting supplies, tools, and inspiration. The expertly trained staff teaches a variety of monthly workshops. The Painted Vieux is a one-stop-shop for beginners, DIYers, professional painters, and decorative artists.  Looking for a signature piece for your home? Let one of their in-house interior decorators or finish consultants help find that perfect item for your space. The Painted Vieux is located at 3513 Locke Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. For more details about upcoming workshops or store information contact The Painted Vieux at (817) 737-2468 or by email at [email protected]. To shop for paint and painting supplies online visit www.thepaintedvieux.com. Follow The Painted Vieux on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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