knot too shabby BAZAAR 2019: Furniture Makeover Competition
The knot too shabby BAZAAR Furniture Makeover Competition was a great success this year. The competition took place downtown Glendora on a beautiful sunny Saturday. Where five participants brought a piece of furniture painted in Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint or Annie...
Gearin’ up for Kitchen Redo?
Kitchens are the heart of the home…so they say! I did some research last month to find out how much a traditional rehab on a kitchen is. This is what I discovered: Demolition: $2,000+ New Appliances: $5,000+ New Flooring Counters and Backsplash: $5,000 New...
Lost in Translation – Understanding Painting Terminology
Virtually every field has its own vocabulary. Furniture refinishing and painting is no exception. You’ll have difficulty understanding the paint process if you don’t understand the vocabulary we use. Here are some of the most commonly used refinishing terms that...
Mother’s Day Photo Booth
Looking for something fun to do with mom for Mother’s Day? Bring your mom & join us for a delightful spring photo booth by Killer Cupcake Event Photography at knot too shabby! The whimsical vintage photo booth will be available 10am – 3pm Sunday May...
Highlights from the 2018 knot too shabby BAZAAR
From the dogs, to the vendors, to the kids and toddlers, to the team, the volunteers, the artisans…hundreds of people made the 2018 knot too shabby BAZAAR the biggest event, and quite possibly the best ever! After a week with the threat of rain, we were blessed...
Social Media for the Small Business-What’s the Point?
Every year, we meet with our amazing knot too shabby BAZAAR vendors for a Meet ‘n Greet! During the event, we answer questions about the knot too shabby BAZAAR and collaborate on advertising ideas. There were a lot of questions about why and how we should be...
What to Look Forward to at the 2018 #knottooshabbyBAZAAR
It’s just around the corner, literally! The 2018 knot too shabby BAZAAR, on the corner of Bennett Ave. and Glendora Ave. in the Glendora Village this Saturday, April 7th, 2018 from 9:00-3:00 rain or shine! What can you look forward to this year? The Largest...
A Crowd Pleasing Show Booth
Junk fairs, antique shows and pop-up markets are becoming ever more popular. And, no longer is the EZ Up Tent King of a show display. For hours only, small handmade businesses have an opportunity to create a visceral reaction through the art of their displays. How you...How to Engage the FIVE Senses in Retail-Vendor Series
The Five Senses in retail go far beyond the immediate gratification of online shopping…that ability to simply check off a box on your itemized shopping list. Brick and mortar retailers much like myself are having to dig deep to figure out how to engage shoppers...
knot too shabby’s #ShopSmall Sweepstakes
At knot too shabby, we simply can’t contain our excitement for Small Business Saturday to just one day, so we’re inviting you to join us for an extended weekend of savings and fun! It’s a special holiday created so communities can show love for small...
Maeberry Lane Design
If you’ve admired our most recent window display by artist Sandy Brock, then you’ve likely noticed the contribution of vibrant yet cozy-soft florals by Maeberry Lane Design that sing out among the deep green doors and shutters. The handiwork of...
4th of July Decorating with Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint
Happy Independence Day to all of our American readers! Today I’d like to feature some patriotic projects by some knot too shabby family members: my dad Bill and his sister, my godmother, Darlene! My dad volunteers at The Farm at Fairplex where he grows produce,...
knot too shabby BAZAAR 2017: Furniture Makeover Competition
To enter in the #knottooshabbyBAZAAR Furniture Makeover Competition, knot too shabby customers were challenged to bring a piece of furniture to the 2017 knot too shabby BAZAAR in the Glendora Village that they had painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan or Miss...
5 Ways to Make Your Vendor Application Stand Out
While these tips are specifically intended for applicants hoping to become vendors at the knot too shabby BAZAAR, you’re likely to find that this is a secret recipe to getting accepted at any craft fair or vintage market. Here is a preview of the vendor...
Painting Workshops
If you are hesitant to take a paintbrush to your much-loved furniture, we can help! Sign-up for one of our many in-store workshops or host one of your own!
"Open-Paint" Days
If you love to paint as much as us, then you will love our "open-paint" days!