Thank you for your interest in my little nook of the internet. I welcome any comments or suggestions you may have. One of my favorite aspects to having a blog is hearing about your projects and questions. I answer every email I receive, however, it may take me a few days due to my busy schedule. Feel free to email me directly at Rachel{at}cravingsomecreativity{dot}com
I am also active on social media and can be reached through:
Neels Marais says
Hi Rachel, firstly, thanks for the acceptance, I’m really looking forward to see the projects and to get new ideas. We’re having a cherry wood kitchen. Can we also paint this with chalk paint? We would like to change it to a white kitchen.
Rachel says
Hi Neels. I actually have red-brown cabinets and my husband insisted that I never paint them, so I changed everything else, lol. If you like, you can see our kitchen here. Yes, you can certainly paint cabinets with chalk paint. I am not discouraging Chalk paint at all, but I have also seen many clients and friends believe that Chalk paint is their only option for painting cabinets, even though that isn’t what they really wanted. Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore both make excellent cabinet paint options that are durable, don’t require priming, and sometimes do not require sealing. With chalk paint, I highly recommend sealing with a high quality polyacrylic. You can put wax over the poly if you want to antique them, but poly will give you more durability and they will last longer. I have a few posts that might help – Tips for Painting Kitchen Cabinets, How To Protect with A Top Coat, My Favorite Paints for Furniture. Feel free to email me or comment on a post with any questions.
Neels Marais says
Thanks Rachel. I’m staying in South Africa, not sure if they will have that type of paint or where to find it.
Jeanine Whitaker says
Love the redone trunk! Inspiration. One question, after you place the maps on the trunk did you seal it additionally?
Thank you for the fabulous idea.
Rachel says
I did seal it additionally. The spray coats were mostly to make sure that I sealed the map so it didn’t change color or get wet. Then I used a heavier duty mod podge.
Jane says
Hi, first your work is just beautiful and inspiring! Can you tell me the brand and color of the paint and finish you used on the grey desk with the wood stained top. I have a buffet that I would love to paint. If I could upload a photo of it to get your suggestions on how to paint it I would love to do so. I am visiting my daughter as she and her husband are moving to a new home this weekend. I plan to “bring you with me” so she can see these great ideas. Hopefully we will find some fun furniture to paint. Thank you for sharing your expertise and creativity!
Rachel says
Oh Jane, you are too kind! You can email me any time at Rachel@cravingsomecreativity.com with questions and photos. It may take me a few days, but I read and respond to every email. 🙂 Unfortunately, the paint company that I used on that desk is no longer in service. Super bummer! However, if you are a fan of chalk paint, I would suggest the color “Rocky Mountain” from Country Chic, which you can buy here , although the shipping is pretty high for one can. Here is an example of a piece painted in Rocky Mountain. The closest in color to that desk would be a milk paint from General Finishes that you can find here. Here is also an example of it on a hutch. Milk paint can be tricky, but this stuff is actually nice to work with and check out the reviews for lots of info there. I hope that helps and feel free to comment or email me with more questions!
Wendy says
Great site ! You have lots of decor and how to ideas
Thank you
Brenda says
Hi jst saw your post for recovering your dishwasher i have the same model but i ws wondering if your home depot had different sizes in this stainless steel paper when i went to my home depot it only had one size and it ws too short in the width ?
Rachel says
I can’t remember the exact brand but I think this is what I used: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Con-Tact-Multipurpose-72-in-x-18-in-Stainless-Steel-Drawer-Shelf-Liner-06F-C8M02-06/100388888 From the comments on Home Depot’s website, some people didn’t like that product for covering appliances although I can say that mine has held up very well and we wash dishes every other day. No bubbles and it wipes easily with a cloth. When I did my dishwasher, mine was about 1 inch short in length when rolling horizontally. I actually like the black band at the bottom, but hubby didn’t. So we matched it up so the seam was not noticeable. Hope this helps!
diane says
I have a very big blackboard or chockboard (not sure) that I am trying to find the price for. can you help? It looks like one you have posted.
Rachel says
I paid about $17 for mine at homegoods. The one I have wasn’t originally a chalkboard though, it had a burlap fabric over it for push pins.
Kendall says
Hi Rachel!
Just stopped in to visit your site. Looks amazing! I am so looking forward to getting some great ideas from you. See you soon <3
Ms.Kendall
Rachel says
Awww, your so sweet! And I figured your probably got enough of the little man during daytime hours. Thank you for stopping by and see you tomorrow! /hugs
Brent says
How did you get started? What how much time do you have to have to create these wonderful projects? Love to know. Thanks.
Rachel says
I have always had this split interest in art/creativity and sciences. I pursued my scientific side in my career and have comfortably achieved many of the things I desired there. Currently, I work full time but intend to leave my current position at the end of this year. My priorities in life have changed now that I have a family. I started this website for two reasons. First, I am pretty shy so I would like to keep those tendencies at bay after I leave my position. Secondly, I find it time to pursue my arty/creative side while giving my family the best support I can. Truthfully, my website and creations have taken a whole lot of time in the first 3 months. I did not have any experience in web design (or any social media). My husband has been extremely supportive and I am very lucky.