Faux Bois Fun!!

I really like the whole faux bois look.  I have a couple coffee mugs with a faux bois pattern on them, and they make me smile whenever I'm using one to drink my morning coffee.

From Home Goods

I've also found faux bois wrapping paper at The Container Store:

And faux bois scrapbook paper at Michael's:

Here are some other faux bois inspiration images:

Faux Bois Blanket

via Pinterest

Donna Wilson

Faux Bois Pitcher

via Pinterest

Shop Terrain

Faux Bois Dresser

via Pinterest

Martha Stewart

Faux Bois Rug

Flor

And after much searching, I tracked down a faux bois tool at our local Ace Hardware Store for $5.99!  I've got several projects in mind for this little guy:

After giving myself about 2 minutes to give it a whirl this weekend, here's what I discovered: 

It's going to take a little practice.  I need to figure out the best way to get an even coat of paint on the tool so it doesn't look like a big blob of paint at the top and I need to get the whole roll the tool/drag the tool combination down.  I think I'll get the hang of it though.  More to come with Mr. Faux Bois.