Michele’s Notions on Turning 40 and Life Lessons
I am woman, hear me roar….or scream if there are cockroaches, mice or rats involved. Yep…that is man’s work and I just, can’t. even. And, this is why I will stay married so my man can flush the roaches, set the traps then consequently take them...
Duck Egg Blue-September Color of the Month
The very first Annie Sloan Paint color I ever cracked open was Duck Egg Blue. It’s a not-quite-pastel blue with green undertones, reminiscent of French and Swedish interiors. Annie says, “it can be described as a Rococo blue, as nothing says French and...
An Antique Armoire in Milk Paint
There are some pieces that aren’t worth selling. Either, because I like them too much and have scouted a place in the house for it, or because too much time was involved in the refinishing process and the time spent will never be recouped in the final sale. Both...
The 2019 knot too shabby BAZAAR
We couldn’t have asked for better weather at this years #knottooshabbyBAZAAR!!!! Blue, cloud filled skies and a perfect 75 degrees. As always, our small, curated group of vendors is the best of the best among the local handmade community! We love welcoming back...
I Got Rejected! #knottooshabbyBAZAAR Vendor Series
A new calendar year brings with it #knottooshabbyBAZAAR season! Vendor applications, schedules, food truck bookings, marketing development…a lot goes into our annual spring show and this year is no exception! With eight years under our belts, the knot too shabby...
Embracing the Artistry of Imperfection
We’ve had a lot going on for the past couple of weeks. Piles of custom orders to get out the door. A new series of paint workshops plus some private kitchen cabinet lessons; such a full schedule keeps us all on our toes and in some regards, I think we are more...
Building on 8 Years of Excellence
Some days, I have a hard time grappling with the fact that we’ve been here for over eight years. Other days, I can’t believe it’s been only eight years when it feels like we’ve been here forever! One customer just told me last week that we are...
2019 #knottooshabbyBAZAAR – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
From the dogs, to the vendors, to the kids and toddlers, to the team, the volunteers, the artisans…hundreds of people bring the knot too shabby BAZAAR to the Glendora community with PIZZAZZ and PROFITABILITY! Look forward to our next event on April 6th, 2019...
DIY Book Cover Tutorial
School is approaching. Schedules are picked up. Books have been distributed. That never ending task list seems to be growing longer rather than dwindling. But, by some miracle we’ll get it all done before the kids are pushed out the door! This year, my oldest...
Pure White – Minimizing the Work While Maximizing the Paint
If you’ve ever pulled out a can of Pure White Chalk Paint® then you know first hand it isn’t one of those Annie Sloan paint colors that goes on effortlessly with just one coat. If anyone tells you it is a one coat color, they are lying. LYING I TELL...
Ringing in the New Year with a New Color
Caitlin and I were talking earlier this week and I was telling her that I feel like we should have some sort of big, epic 2018 announcement to share! But, that’s not the case. I’m relishing the fact that after seven years of business, we are at a point...
14 Karat Fun – A Bingo Adventure for the Entire Community
In the online revolution of convenience over experience, it’s a challenge for the small business owner to dream up new ways to make shopping more interactive and personable! What if shopping in a community was about a collective experience? What if small...
Interview with Voyage LA
Recently, I was asked to submit a questionnaire for Voyage LA publication. It’s been awhile since I’ve been interviewed so grabbed on to this opportunity enthusiastically. Interviews have a way of delving into the details of the business that I rarely...
How to Get the Most Out of the Glendora Village Holiday Stroll
Once Halloween is over, it is officially Christmastime in the Village. (Mind you, we’ll still have a few of the fall and Thanksgiving items until the end of November). The Annual Glendora Holiday Stroll is on Friday, November 17th from 6:00 9:00 pm! Here are my...
Since 1990…
In 1990, I was eleven years old. I had froo-froo bangs, wore double stacked socks, cuffed my jeans (which, ironically I do today) and had a sweet pair of LA Gears complete with a dangling key chain. My biggest worry in 1990 was that I had to wear glasses (which were...
A Year’s Worth of Window Displays – Working with Brock Designs
About a year ago, my now friend Sandy from Brock Designs came into the shop and through conversations and brainstorming, she was recruited (maybe volunteered…or coerced) to help design our window displays. I have to tell you something about window displays...
Painting Upholstery
Painting upholstery is a highly debatable process. Some people swear by it, and others yell from the roof tops “IT’S NOT POSSIBLE.” No matter your opinion on the subject, painting upholstery is counter-intuitive to say the least. I’ve done a...
Why the 2018 #knottooshabbyBAZAAR is the marketplace your small business has been waiting for
We’ve come a long way since our first knot too shabby BAZAAR in 2012! At the 2017 knot too shabby BAZAAR, our vendors handled over $25,000 in tangible transactions! I’m a total numbers girl! I love seeing quantifiable data collected to support qualitative...
Finding Contentment in a World of Want
This week I had lunch with my friend Serena who happens to be a fellow (successful) business owner. It was such a nice break from reality as we had a chance to pray for our families and our business as well as lament about the challenges of life and the schemes of...
Painting Workshops
If you are hesitant to take a paint brush 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!