When crocuses start pushing their way through the last of the snow, we know spring is making its way forward. Time to dust the accumulation of winter’s dreariness and update our wardrobes and environment with something with a little more spring in its step. Before you start donating and Craigslisting everything in sight, why don’t you take a step back and look a little closer.

Home decor accents and furniture pieces can get a new lease on life by simply applying a coat of paint. You can change the whole look and feel with a lighter or darker color of paint and then distress it to achieve a vintage look. The easiest paint to use for these transformations is Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint. You do not have to do any prep work to your piece -- no sanding or priming needed! The no prep work even applies to that piece of laminate furniture you bought for your first apartment. Paint over metal or plastic handles easily. Once the paint has cured, it won’t chip off!

Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint comes in 29 trendy and intermixable colors. Further customize your piece by using one of the three shades of wax or one of the varnishes that comes in the line. Visit decoart.com/chalkyfinish for more inspiration and where to find it online and in stores!