All About the Flea

by Michele | Jun 11, 2012 | Other

Have you ever wondered why they call it a Flea Market? I always assumed it was because the stuff sold at Flea Markets is old and infested.I did some research and though the origin of the term has been disputed, the general agreement is it originates from the...

The Heap

by Michele | Jun 7, 2012 | Other

This dresser was a HEAP! See beyond the high gloss latex; beyond the plain, yellow wood knobs; beyond the scratches, chipped paint and uninspiring yellow. Beneath the cream and yellow paint is solid wood with a deep brown stain.With the simple lines yet elegant...

Getting it on with Graphite

by Michele | Jun 6, 2012 | Other

I love Annie Sloan’s Graphite! I tell customers, “if you want to have the sophisticated look of a rich, black finish without the harsh look that most black paints offer, Graphite is the perfect color.” It is also the color that gives painters...

Will Brake for Arrows

by Michele | Jun 2, 2012 | Other

Today is my 10 year anniversary! That’s us! 10 Years Ago!I actually had to take a picture of a picture because when we got married, there was no such thing as digital photos. We paid for actual pictures in an album and got 35 mm proofs. sigh How things have...

A Double Do-Over

by Michele | May 29, 2012 | Other

I have six dining room tables to refinish. When I find sets, I snag them up primarily for the chairs, which sell much faster than tables. So, over time I get a collection of tables. This weekend, I decided to tackle at least one of the tables so I could check a box...

For the Love of Arles!

by Michele | May 27, 2012 | Other

In fall, I see orange.In winter, red.In spring, blue (teal, specifically)And, in summer I see yellow! That is, to say if I were to classify my seasons by colors, those are how I would match them up.Being that it is summer, or close to it, I thought I’d...