101 Years

by Michele | Dec 15, 2011 | Other

In 100 years, what will people cherish from our lifetime? Anything? It’s hard to imagine that anything I have would be considered valuable in the next century…except for the old, old stuff…like early 1900’s old. Perhaps my full set of hardback...

Knot Too Shabbys’ Gift Giving Guide

by Michele | Dec 14, 2011 | Other

I Loooooove to give presents! I love the thrill of finding the perfect gift for someone and anticipating their reaction. However, I HATE shopping…which makes the whole gift giving thing a bit of a challenge. I can’t stand going to malls. I don’t like...

Just for Fun

by Michele | Dec 10, 2011 | Other

I don’t normally work in the store on Saturday’s, but today I’m here…all day…ALL DAY! To top it off, I’m dressed in my nicest clothes. Ok…by nicest clothes, I mean there isn’t a drop of paint on anything that I am...

A Pretty Little Number

by Michele | Dec 9, 2011 | Other

Sometimes simple pieces of furniture are harder to work on…well, that is…harder to find inspiration that will take it from simplicity to fabulicity (Can I get credit for making up that word?) I found a very plain chest of drawers at a storage sale...

The Art of Re Purposing

by Michele | Dec 7, 2011 | Other

I love re purposing! There is nothing more satisfying than putting an otherwise piece of junk to good use as something functional and decorative! When it comes to re purposing things, I admit that I’m a complete novice. But, I find inspiration all over blogland....

Another Case of Mistaken Identity

by Michele | Dec 2, 2011 | Other

I love unique furniture. Pieces that are abnormal! Something you don’t expect. Like, this desk. Just a desk. Nothing particularly special. We mixed a variety of colors to get this taupey grey shade and added awesome Anthropologie knobs to help this otherwise...