Becoming an Entrepreneur

by Michele | Jan 23, 2014 | Other

On Friday morning I am speaking to three different groups of Jr. High School students for their Career Day.    Rather than talking about the shop, I am going to share about what it means to become an entrepreneur and how you can turn your passions into your business....

The Foothills Burning

by Michele | Jan 16, 2014 | Other

I’ve never written about my “old life” on my blog. After all, this has been a decorating and refinishing site. It never seemed relevant to reference my previous work experience or talk about what I used to do. But, today is just the day to share...

California Cold

by Michele | Dec 6, 2013 | Other

I have been running around this week like a chicken with its head cut off. Tomorrow, I leave for a 12-day trip to Europe. I’m leaving my family home so have spent the week coordinating kids schedules, shop schedules, making sure I have enough inventory ordered,...

Rustic and Vintage Christmas Decorations

by Michele | Dec 3, 2013 | Other

I don’t know about you, but having Thanksgiving fall so late in the month really threw off my Christmas decorating at home. In fact, my girls are wondering why the Elf on the Shelf hasn’t been to the house yet and I’ve had to explain that there...

Small Business Saturday

by Michele | Nov 26, 2013 | Other

Here’s how it works here in town… Free Gift Wrap Gifts purchased on Saturday, November 30th from Glendora small businesses will be offered complimentary gift wrap in the Village Plaza, Downtown. Gift Card Raffle One entry per $25 of receipts from...

Annual Glendora Holiday Stroll Knot Too Shabby sings!

by Michele | Nov 21, 2013 | Other

On Monday night of this week I was laying in bed trying to think of a fun way to promote the Holiday Stroll on facebook. Then it struck me. I should re-write a traditional Christmas song. Problem…only 24 hours to write it, film it and post it. I scribbled some...