What is Shibori?

by Michele | Jun 13, 2017 | Community, Design, Inspiration

In short, Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique of dying cloth fabrics while using a variety of binding methods to achieve a variety of patterns and effects. Indigo or purple root is the typical dying agent used which offers a rich, deep blue. Believe it or not, at...

Painting with Annie Sloan

by Michele | Jun 12, 2017 | Inspiration, Other, Tips & Tricks

Last month, I went on a whirlwind of a trip to Oregon to take a painting class with Annie Sloan. By whirlwind, I had to align the sun, moon and stars to pull together childcare, store coverage and the dollars to get myself to Oregon all within an eight to ten day time...

Make & Take Workshop- Decorative Pillow Cover Painting

by Michele | Apr 28, 2017

Life can be stressful, come and craft with us to blow off some steam! It’s much cheaper and a lot more fun than seeing a therapist! In this one hour “therapy session” we will be using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan along with some Annie Sloan stencils to make beautiful...

Make & Take Workshop- Flower Pot Painting

by Michele | Apr 28, 2017

Life can be stressful, come and craft with us to blow off some steam! It’s much cheaper and a lot more fun than seeing a therapist! In this one hour “therapy session” we will be painting terracotta pots to add some color and character to your beautiful garden. While...

Make & Take Workshop- Floral Arranging

by Michele | Apr 28, 2017

Life can be stressful, come and craft with us to blow off some steam! It’s much cheaper and a lot more fun than seeing a therapist! In this one hour “therapy session” you will get to learn the art of simple floral arranging with the flowers of the season in an...