Former Chicagoans Dan and Marilynn Tynan quit their “real jobs” (he was an architect, she an interior designer) because they wanted to work together. The husband and wife team bought birdhouses from a ...

Once upon a time—most likely, when we were children—we were taught to never, ever draw on furniture. In fact, there mere thought of bringing paints, pens, or markers anywhere near a cherished coffee ...

Workshop in painting techniques for furniture and home décor. Create classic, vintage furniture from old, worn-out items, using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, the magical paint from England, now here in the ...

The infinite possibilities of decorative painting brought life to villas in Pompeii, Florentine palaces and Charleston in East Sussex. Today, a revival of interest in the artform is once again ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Once upon a time—most likely, when we were children—we were taught to never, ever draw on furniture. In ...