Succulent Inspired

by Michele | Sep 21, 2017 | Design, Inspiration

I have a had a paint brush in my hand nearly every single day since the kids went back to school! It’s very much my favorite place to be…on the floor in grubby clothes with paint splattered on my face and in my hair. My projects for the past month have not...

An Ode to Those of You Who REFUSE to Throw Anything Away

by Michele | Apr 14, 2017 | Inspiration

This. Week! Anyone else feel me? Let me explain. Last week, around Wednesday I was the subject of a verbal berating by a (rather inconsiderate) person in the middle of the store IN FRONT of customers. This had nothing to do with business, customer services or...

The Wonders of Wax

by Michele | Sep 1, 2016 | Tips & Tricks

If you have spent any amount of time with me talking topcoats, you will know within 30 seconds that I am a wax girl. I have written blog posts and gotten on my soap box during workshops and demos listing the benefits of wax. So, I don’t feel the need to rehash...

The Farmhouse Salvage, Milk Paint, Chalk Paint® and a Wax Puck

by Michele | Aug 9, 2016 | Tutorials

I LOOOOOVE my customers! Especially, those who have followed and supported me since the very beginning. The ones that are looking at for our best interests and finding ways to help us succeed! That being said, one of my favorites cruised into the shop on a random...

Mixed Paint, Stained Finish and Stenciled Top

by Michele | Feb 29, 2016 | Tutorials

This is part 2 of the little chest of drawers I refinished last week, tutorial style! You can read Part One here. Before What you need: Klean Strip (or other paint stripper of choice) Putty Knife Protective Gloves and Eyewear Trash bag Paper Towels Chalk Paint® Wax...