Annie Sloan is one of the world's most respected experts in the field of decorative painting. Often given the title of "a paint legend," Annie Sloan has written over 20 books, with over 2 million copies sold and printed in 11 languages. Her new book, "Color Recipes for Painted Furniture and More" just came out this month.
STEAM CLEAN YOUR MICROWAVE: Place a glass bowl filled with a solution of 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water inside, and microwave the mixture for five minutes on the highest setting. Once the bowl cools, dip a cloth or sponge into the liquid and use it to wipe away stains and splatters on the interior.
Josie Mayfield, a no-nonsense businesswoman working at her father’s successful cookware company, thinks her boyfriend Richard is the perfect man – handsome, successful and driven. The problem is that Josie’s parents, Joseph and Claire, do not agree. When Josie meets up with Gridley, an underachieving, old high school flame (who still has a crush on Josie), Richard dreams up a plan to make himself look good to Josie’s parents: Gridley will be Josie’s date at Joseph and Claire’s upcoming anniversary party. When Joseph and Claire see Josie with a “loser,” they’ll give anything to have Richard back in the picture. At least, that’s the plan.
