hand painting again
For those who don’t know, my business started as a decorative painting/mural business. About a year into it, I realized I didn’t want to paint stuff on everything. Sometimes I just wanted to paint something and leave it at that. More and more, that’s what I wanted to do, so I adapted my business to […]
getting ready for a fair
I wish getting ready for a fair just involved putting on a cute sundress and taking some cash out for ice cream, but I’m not talking about simply going to a fair. I’m talking about being a vendor at a fair and that involves a lot more. First of all, I tip my hat to […]
Milk Paint vs. Chalk-type Paints (again)
The number one question people ask me when I tell them about my milk paint line is, “What’s the difference between milk paint and chalk-type paints?” That’s a fair question! It seems like boutique paint lines are flooding the market and it’s causing a lot of confusion. Which one is best for your project? Why […]
fun with film holders
Here’s my little project with the antique film holders I bought last week… As soon as I saw them, I envisioned making them into mini chalkboards. So, I taped off the frame and spayed the film directly with two coats of chalkboard paint. Very simple and very cute (in my opinion.) […]
white washed desk & tutorial
Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments and encouragement in response to my recent big announcement! I really do feel like I have a huge group of friends who have been with me through this journey and you’re cheering me on. It’s an awesome feeling and it means a lot to me. The […]
my pie-in-the-sky-dream-come-true
A few weeks ago, I shared a list of my dreams for the future in a post here on my blog. I was thinking in terms of things that would probably happen a few years out, but here we are three weeks later…and one of my dreams is coming true. I am getting my own […]
Inventory
Here are some of the recent finds that are coming with me to the Lucketts Antique Market… …horse show ribbons from 1957 & 1960… …this petite paper cutter (it’s about 6″ square)… ..this apparently came out of an old church… …a […]
Shopping & Grain Sacks
I’ve been working on some rewrites for my book for the past week, but I’ve also turned my attention to getting ready for the Lucketts Antique Market. That means lots of shopping. I’m always afraid I won’t find enough. Given that I sold almost everything on the first day last year, I am even more […]