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ellen j goods curated summer paint collection

LYNNE'S CURATED SUMMER PAINT COLLECTION

Summer is the perfect time to refresh your creative space—and it all starts with color. I’ve chosen my five favorite paint shades for the season, inspired by everything from vintage florals to faded linens. These hues are the heart of my summer projects, and I love curating my own collection that feels truly personal.

I'll be using some of these beautiful shades in my little art studio... it's getting a fresh new romantic makeover with all of my favorite things and colors. Watch for updates on our YouTube channel.

FUSION MINERAL PAINT ROSEWATER

Straight out of the jar, Fusion Mineral Paint is a standard with built-in topcoat and minimal prep... a perfect summer project paint! HERE

JRV COTTAGE COLOR HONEY

JRV Cottage Color is my favorite for metal projects like toolboxes and vintage pails. Give it a very good stir and it's ready to go. Bonus? Built-in topcoat, so no extra sealing required. HERE

DEBI'S DIY FADED BURLAP

Perfect for blending, DIY Paint's gorgeous clay-based formula does need a topcoat or wax to seal it up, but it's the OG of clay-based chalk paint and cures to a durable finish. HERE

PENTART DECOR CHALKY COUNTRY GREEN

Pentart Decor Paint Chalky Country Green

The newest paint on the palette for us is Pentart Chalky. It's a super thick formula (give it a good stir!) and this paint is awesome for blending, basecoating, and mixing. Of course, since it's a chalky style paint, you'll need a wax or topcoat. HERE

HOMESTEAD HOUSE MILK PAINT – TEXAS ROSE

I've always loved milk paint and the incredible aged effects you can achieve by mixing this ages-old powder paint with water. Mix 1:1 and watch the magic happen, then finish with a topcoat, wax, or hemp oil. HERE

AND OF COURSE, THE STANDARD NEUTRALS TO MIX AND BLEND

You can customize each of these colors using my favorite whites for summer: DIY WHITE SWAN and FUSION VICTORIAN LACE.

Mix or dry brush layers of these soft whites for a totally different effect and an expansion of this summer palette.

Whether you’re restoring a flea market find or updating a favorite corner of your home, this palette offers a balance of warmth, charm, and creativity.

Let us know your favorite colors for summer! We look forward to painting beautiful things with you.