Although I don't get 'out-there' as often as I'd like, it's always a treat to visit with other furniture painters. For me, dropping by a painter's store, open-house, vendor booth, or home business is always fun and inspiring! Not only because I ...
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DIY Pallet Board Sign… And My Old School Overhead Projector!
I've been wanting to make a Salvaged Inspirations sign with my new logo for months now - so I'm excited to share my DIY Pallet Board Sign with you! I love the idea of using recycled boards and materials because my business is all about salvaging, ...
MMS Boxwood Dresser: Some Bad Takes & Some Good Advice!
Have you ever worked on a project that seemed to fight you every step of the way? This 80's dresser was one of 'those' pieces. Nothing about this restyle went smoothly, so I had to take a break every few days to get some perspective. It took me ...
Naked or Dressed ~ The Debate on Staging & Styling Your Painted Furniture
Naked or dressed? Is staging your painted furniture really important? I have an ongoing debate with myself when it comes to staging and styling my work. A part of me feels a well-painted piece should stand alone and speak for itself. On the other ...
Mid-Century-Modern Buffet Restyling
For those of you following my shenanigans on Facebook, you already know how grateful I was earlier this week. A neighbor was kind enough to drop off not one - but two gorgeous Mid-Century-Modern (MCM) pieces right to my front door! Whooohooo and ...
Designing A Business Logo ~ Why I Procrastinated & What I Learned
A business name and branding logo are important for any small or large venture. This is how clients identify with you and the product/service you provide. Ideally, your name and logo should bring forth some sort of emotional response to the person ...
Mango Reclaimed and Fusion Mineral Paint
Are you a liner-upper-in-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning-type, or are you an online shopper? Do you shop 'till you drop on Black Friday, or do you prefer Cyber Monday? Well, I've been doing some shopping of my own. And part of my fun is bragging and ...
Interviewed For The Old Village Cryer!
I'm always extremely grateful and flattered when I'm asked by a blogger, writer or business, if they can share/link back to one of my published tutorials or articles. This means I've created something informative and helpful, and people are ...
Hot Apple Cider, Steaming Java & a Warm Welcome at Pleasant Pickins’ Open House
What do hot apple cider, a steaming cup of java, gorgeous painted furniture, and a warm inviting atmosphere all have in common? They are all pleasant and were for the pickins' at Lynda's Pleasant Pickin's open house this past weekend. I'm a big ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: What Makes Your Heart Sing?
Hey you... I hope your doing well and thanks for dropping by.  {big smile} Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday is a little unconventional but I think it's safe to say, equally as important! As I was flying home from my Hollywood/Vegas vacation, I was ...
She Knows I’m Feeling Like a V.I.P Today
She knows I feel like a V.I.P today! About a month ago I was contact by a talented author and freelance writer; the lovely Maria Mora. Maria is a frequent contributor to SheKnows.com Home Channel. She was working on a Flea Market/Dramatic Flips ...
Pricing Your Painted Furniture
Making the transition from a DIY 'er into a full or part-time Furniture Painting Business has it's challenges. One of the questions I'm frequently asked is How Do I Price My Painted Furniture?  Although I've been re-styling furniture on and off ...
My First Business Account – Thank You Sherwin-Williams!
My-Mystery-Man (M-M-M) is a sub-contractor. On any given day you'll see him at Home Depot walking through the isles clad in his construction 'attire'. This 'attire' includes sweat stains, layers of caulking, plaster, mud or concrete, and splotches of ...
FAN-DECKing-TASTIC ~ Why Everyone Should Have a Fan Deck
I like to "act-as-if" I know what I'm doing in this furniture flipping business. The truth is, I'm learning new things on a daily basis... and I often screw-up. Â The good thing is; I learn more from my screw-ups than my successes. This gives me a lot ...
I’ve Been Featured!
I'm a mess! My hands feel like they're vibrating from all the sanding I did today. I'm covered in wood dust and paint chips from head to toe. I look 110yrs old from the deep marionette lines my dust mask kindly in-bedded in my face ....BUT ~ I'm in ...
Patio Drama – I’m Calling It Quits!
Are you great at some things and absolutely horrible at others? A better question to ask is:  are you AWARE of your strengths and weaknesses? I've recently added another skill to my "I'm-not-so-great-at-this" list. Admitting my weaknesses is never ...
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