Craigslist Scammer

by Michele | Aug 15, 2012 | Other

I write about craigslist a lot. The reality of it is, without craigslist and other online venues (ebay and etsy), I wouldn’t have a business, least of all a store. A few months ago, I did a two-part series on buying and selling via craigslist in my...

Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint

by Michele | Aug 13, 2012 | Other

We are within days of receiving our first shipment of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint! There are over 80 retailers throughout the US and Canada on the list to sell this line of Milk Paint, and we are super fortunate to be one of them. A few weeks ago, I...

Picking Big Bear

by Michele | Aug 2, 2012 | Other

I spent the last five days in beautiful Big Bear Lake with my family.The view from our roomAmong water skiing, boating, fishing and relaxing, Big Bear is a prime location for picking. Along the main Blvd. from Big Bear Lake and into Big Bear City (a stretch of about...

Go for Gold

by Michele | Jul 27, 2012 | Other

Since I have a store, I can be “themey” with my furniture. Plus, having a variety of the same type of pieces allows me to exercise some more creativity than normal. Take for instance, the fact that I have four large china cabinets right now!...

New Location

by Michele | Jul 23, 2012 | Other

We’re moving! Bear with us as we cart all of our furniture and housewares across the street! As of August 1st, we will be located at 177 N. Glendora Ave. (directly across the street from our current store front) in the heart of the Downtown Glendora Village.Stay...

From Painting to Primping

by Michele | Jul 18, 2012 | Other

It’s ironic. I am willing to spend $40 on a can of paint but won’t break down and spend the money to get my hair done. I usually make it to the salon about two times a year, and even then I do the bare minimum. Simple cut. No blow dry. That takes too...