shades of white.

Published on by Quandie

Hey guys, tomorrow is Mr. Q’s birthday!  I thought maybe we could celebrate with a giveaway so be sure to read all the way to the end to get all the details on how to qualify for the giveaway.

Actually, the idea for this post has been brewing since way back in October when I compared the different shades of black Dixie Belle paint.

I think someone suggested that I do the same with shades of white at the time, and that sounded like a pretty good idea to me.

So I went to the Dixie Belle website to review all of the different shades of white, and guess what?  There are quite a few of them!  There are 4 in their chalk style paint line and 5 in their all-in-one Silk paint line.

That’s a lotta white.

So I’ve decided to break them down into separate posts (and separate giveaways).  Today I’m just focusing on the chalk style paint … and oh, not all 4 of the colors that Dixie Belle includes in their ‘white’ category.  I neglected to include Buttercream.  I think of that as more of a pale yellow or cream rather than a white, so I hope you’ll forgive me.

For today that leaves us with Fluff, Cotton, and Drop Cloth.

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, I think you know which is my favorite!

Drop Cloth!

I’ve used this color on a multitude of pieces.

Seriously.  I don’t think I could even begin to count all of the things I’ve painted in Drop Cloth.

Dixie Belle describes this color as “a stylish linen white with a touch of warmth,” and that pretty much nails it.  I really prefer working with a warm shade of white that you can bring into your home and it doesn’t instantly make all of the other white items look dull.

When standing alone, Drop Cloth reads as warm white to me.  It’s only when you put it right next to a bright white that it appears so much darker.

I am not a fan of a harsh, bright white and that brings me to the Cotton.  Dixie Belle has this to say about Cotton:  “Cotton is our purest white, perfect for a clean and classic look. This color is for anyone who wants to decorate their home with stark simplicity.”  Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

The fact that I’m not really a fan was readily apparent when I tried to find samples of my work in this color.  The best I can do is the table runner that I shared back at the end of December.

I ended up painting that swiss cross on the drop cloth in Cotton because my usual go-to white, Drop Cloth, was … well, duh!, the nearly the same color as the drop cloth itself (no wonder they named it that!).

I also used the Cotton on the Skate Rental sign that I shared last week, just to do the laces on the skates.

That brings us to Fluff.  Dixie Belle describes Fluff as “a serene, soft white with a slight gray undertone.”  Spot on again.  I have to say, if you are wondering what a color really looks like, read the description.  Many times the photos can be deceiving.  It’s so hard to get a color right on a computer screen.  But I find that Dixie Belle does a really good job of describing the colors.

Once again, examples of Fluff are few and far between on my blog.  I did use it on this bookcase.

And here is Fluff on a picture frame.

It would be fair to say that when I want a whiter white than Drop Cloth, Fluff would be my choice.

Speaking of Shades of White, have you seen Fifi O’Neill’s newest book by that name?

If you are a fan of decorating with white, vintage and pale wood tones, you will love this book.

I’d say the trick to making a mostly white color scheme work is using varying shades of white such as white with the barest hint of grey like the cupboard above.  Or warm white walls with a brighter white beadboard wainscoting like shown below.

And of course I love the tone on tone look of this next dresser …

So, in other words, one can embrace all of the shades of white and allow them to mix together.

And that brings me to my giveaway!

The lucky winner of today’s giveaway will receive a copy of Shades of White, 16 oz. of Drop Cloth, Cotton and Fluff, and the medium oval paint brush from Dixie Belle.

The rules:  Simply leave a comment (if nothing else, wish Mr. Q a happy birthday) on this blog post to be eligible to win.

Your comment must be left on this blog post, not on Facebook or Instagram.  You are not required to follow my blog, although it would be awesome if you did!

I will randomly draw the name of a winner for today’s prize from all of the comments left on this post by Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the stroke of midnight (U.S. Central time).

The fine print: no purchase necessary, you must be 18 years of age or older to win, void where prohibited by law, the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning, approximate retail value of prize is $135, if the prize is not claimed by Friday, March 11, 2022 another name will be drawn at random to win, blah, blah, blah.

Thanks to Mr. Q for ordering the book for today’s giveaway from amazon.com, and thank you to Dixie Belle Paint Co for continuing to provide me with products that I can give away 😉  Good luck!

161 thoughts on “shades of white.”

  6. Happy birthday to Mr. Q! Hope you enjoy those clothespins 🙂
    Seriously, I have used Drop Cloth on some French furniture, but haven’t used it (yet) on federal style. You do it so well, maybe I’ll try it!

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  12. Wish I was there to sing happy birthday to you, Mr. Q. Please enjoy your day and your
    Year!! Blessings to you and Mrs. Q. I look forward to your posts and would LOVE to see the color drop cloth in person! 😌

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  14. Happy Birthday Mr Q, hope it’s at least sunny 😎today because I know it’s really cold where you live.
    I have just finished painting an old China cabinet (dark green paint outside with expresso stain inside) and it turned out pretty well. Next up is a dresser that I want to paint in white. Not sure which shade of white but this post helped. Also, I have tried a few different brands but have not had the opportunity to use Dixie Bell. Definitely on my bucket list!

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  16. Happy Birthday Mr. Q! Mrs. Q, your photos lately are next level gorgeous! The styling is impeccable and the accessories you choose are perfect! Retirement agrees with you! I look forward to every post!

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  19. Mr Q Happy Birthday. You ordered that book for Mrs Q You are the best kind of husband!!!! Mine is too. He says “Just show me what you want me to move”😂

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  20. What a great giveaway! I paint almost everything I do in some shade of white.
    It’s a great neutral look. Love your blog!
    Your staging is always spot on.
    Happy Birthday Mr. Q,

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  22. Happy birthday, Mr. Q! Hope it’s a day of adventure and love! I love when you teach- it’s crystal clear and direct- I learn from you. Thanks for continuing to blog your adventures.

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  25. Happy birthday Mr Q! 🎂 🎈 🎁 Thank you Linda for the comparison information. I love shades of white! I have a lot of different shades of white in my house. I have used Drop Cloth on many things that I have painted. It is my favorite shade of white too. Thank you for the chance to win the give away. You are so thoughtful 😊

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  26. Happy Birthday Mr. Q! Have a great year. This is the perfect giveaway with spring so close. I have many projects lined up that I’ll be able to work on any day now.

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  28. Happy Happy Birthday! I am Motivated to lighten up my space and just learning how to use white. I’m immediately drawn to color but am really wanting to use white to brighten up my house. I need Help!

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  30. I love shades of white together with warm wood tones. My favorite decorating style! I have been following you for a long time and this is the first time I’ve commented. Happy birthday Mr Q.

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  31. Happiest of birthdays to you Mr. Q! I love everything about this giveaway. I like drop cloth the best. The book looks awesome! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

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  34. I started following over 8 years ago when one of the clients from a local paint store where I was employed told me about you. I love how you display and even invite us in your home. I especially like your transparency. I rescued from curbs and literary dove in dumpster way before it became a thing so I know how things go wrong or don’t turn out as envisioned and you readjust or do something entirely different. I refer to them as happy accidents. You blogs aren’t too wordy either. Thank you for your inspiration

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  41. Mr Q have a great birthday. I know Mrs Q will make it special. Love the comparisons of the whites. I switched to Dixie Bell paint last year after seeing your transformations. Fifi O’Neill’s Romantic Prairie Style is still a book I can always go to for inspiration. Love how she styles using whites.

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  45. Happy Birthday Mr. Q 🎂🥳
    The timing for this post is perfect since I am about to redecorate my home in all shades of white! I have several pieces I want to paint in different shades of white. I love the way your home is decorated! It’s so calming and inviting! Thanks for such a great post! Great ideas and descriptions of the different whites available.

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  49. Me! Me! Me! 😉 Ok, not really appropriate hehe But I loved this post Linda! Your love of Drop Cloth inspired my desire for it one Christmas. So my youngest daughter gave me some. I too have used it on pieces, my favorite being my front porch old bed bench. My home has various shades of white. It’s both warm and refreshing at the same time.

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