What Brush Should You Use?
For textured, artisanal finishes, you'll want to pick up one of Annie Sloan's natural bristle paint brushes. Available in three sizes, it is a painters must have for projects that you want to finish quickly and with the least amount of paint. Applying it should be in...
knot too shabby-NEW ENTRANCE in BACK!!!
On October 1, 2022, I’m embarking on the next "big" (but not so big) adventure with the opening of the knot too shabby paint studio. The new studio with be in a “new” but “not new” space in back of our current storefront. The entrance will be behind the building just...
Economics 101-The High Cost of Inflation
For the past year, we've all experienced rising costs from gas to groceries. Knowing how hard my own pocket book has been hit by the huge increases, I've lamented raising prices in the shop. For over ten years, I've absorbed the increasing cost of goods as well as...
Decorating on a Dime: 15 Tips From the Pros to Achieve a Gorgeous Space for Less
Hannah Tan A key component to making a house feel like a home is outfitting it with decor that showcases your personality and style. Luckily, even if you’re working on a tight budget, there’s still plenty of ways you can create a warm and inviting home that makes you...
Inspiration and Experimentation
It's hard to imagine how truly terrible looking furniture can become something worthy of having in your home. Even I get stumped from time to time on certain pieces, and this dresser, which was given to me, was one of those pieces that looked like it was hardly worth...
My 2020 Reading List and Recommendations
I suppose I could delve into the world of best painted pieces this year. Or, the most popular. Or, most viewed social media posts. But, to be honest, I'm a bit business weary. I'm an avid reader. I devour books and this year was no different. But, I had opportunity...
How to Give Your Home Furniture a Makeover
Original article by Mike Cahill with excerpts from knot too shabby and other experts Still have that hideous worn-down sofa from senior year of college? What about the hand-me-down recliner that you bought for $5 from the Salvation Army? Many of us look at antiquated,...
Surviving Covid and Small Business Saturday
Many of you have asked how we are surviving. How is business. Are we hangin' in there. I am optimistic. I thrive in an environment of challenge where I am expected to solve problems and find creative solutions. But this?! This season has been tough. I desperately miss...
Stay Supplied During Quarantine
Now that you have a seemingly unending amount of time on your hands, you can start checking off those projects that you've been meaning to get to. We're here to keep you supplied during qarantine. With limited to virtually non-existent shop hours, we're encouraging...
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 to the trash....
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 Swedish...
How to Color Match with 2019 Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Colors
https://youtu.be/V5T4armrV54 In this video, Michele shows you how to mix Annie Sloan chalk paint to get the color you need to fix a past DIY project. This Fix It Friday series will be filled with tips on how to fix past DIY projects. It will also be answering...
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 were...
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...
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...
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 Cabinetry...
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 a fixture in the...
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 from...
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 we...
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 starts...
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 YA'! I've never...
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 13th. No...
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! [gallery columns="5"...
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 Festival...
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 in a...
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 where things...
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!