knot too shabby BAZAAR-The Dynamic Duo

knot too shabby BAZAAR-The Dynamic Duo

If you live in Glendora, shop in Glendora or work in Glendora, it’s more than likely that you have run into Barbara and Dennis Hart. I first met the Hart’s when Dennis took one of our Chalk Paint® Workshops. I still remember the chair he painted with a...
Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and Decorative Finishes

Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and Decorative Finishes

It was destined for the dumpster. The picture doesn’t do it justice. This was in bad shape! The top has a major crack in it. Veneer was peeling off, paint was horribly chipped and more than one of the drawers were completely broken.  Dad stopped by and rebuilt...
Becoming an Entrepreneur

Becoming an Entrepreneur

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

The Foothills Burning

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

California Cold

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,...