knot too shabby BAZAAR 2017: Furniture Makeover Competition

by Caitlin | Apr 28, 2017 | Community, Inspiration, Other

To enter in the #knottooshabbyBAZAAR Furniture Makeover Competition, knot too shabby customers were challenged to bring a piece of furniture to the 2017 knot too shabby BAZAAR in the Glendora Village that they had painted with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan or Miss...

Updated knot too shabby Painting Tips

by Michele | Feb 22, 2017 | Tips & Tricks

Our best recommendations for using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan....

The Backlog of Custom Orders-Part 2

by Michele | Feb 9, 2017 | Inspiration

The Antique Hall Tree This is one of those pieces that purists cringe at painting. It had such a lovely, rich, worn patina. But, didn’t go with the rest of the decor. Barb, our client wanted to incorporate one of the Cavallini World Map papers on the front tray...

5 Ways to Make Your Vendor Application Stand Out

by Caitlin | Feb 7, 2017 | Community, Tips & Tricks

While these tips are specifically intended for applicants hoping to become vendors at the knot too shabby BAZAAR, you’re likely to find that this is a secret recipe to getting accepted at any craft fair or vintage market. Here is a preview of the vendor...

The Backlog of Custom Orders-Project 1

by Michele | Feb 6, 2017 | Inspiration

I have a love/hate relationship with custom work. I love the work because painting is what I love to do. The more there is, the happier I am. But, when I am commissioned to paint a piece for a specific person with a specific style in a specific color my nerves go a...