GOOD morning guys & gals!
I’ve been meaning to blog about Haven for ages, and now that it’s a week away, I find it’s time.
I’m speaking at a couple of sessions this year (thanks, Haven girls for thinking of me!), and couldn’t be more excited. Marian, a.k.a. Miss Mustard Seed, and I will be teaching Advanced Furniture Painting.
We’ll share our tips and tricks for any paints–and we’ll focus on artisan paints like Chalk Paint (TM) and Milk Paint. We’ll have a little bit of hands on time, and lots of q and a. I’m thinking since I’m driving, I’ll even bring a piece of furniture to quickly demo.
Anything you’re dying to see/know about/want me to bring??
Marian has also wrangled me into wearing my nasty paint clothes to the class. Not only that, but we’re going to encourage you to do the same. Whoever wears the best/worst paint clothes to the session will win a set of three Annie Sloan brushes (that are amazing, btw!). It’s time to put your pride aside and put on the paint spatter.
Bring it on, ladies.
P.S. I should be really bubbly and outgoing until I put on my particular spatter, because my paint shorts totally look like they might be gauchos or bell bottoms or a skort.
It’s embarrassing.
You’ll find me hiding in the corner from that point forward.
I’m also helping out my good buddy, Layla, with the Photo Styling portion of the Photo class.
We’ll talk about how to think about your photos as creating art–and in fact, it’s a whole different form of art than simply creating the space. I hope we don’t giggle the whole time and forget what we’re talking about.
I’m painting sample boards to take, trying to decide what piece to paint/bring, pulling together pics for the slideshows, and I must start thinking about what I’m wearing so I have enough clean laundry.
I hope if you’re at Haven, you’ll stop to say hi–I can’t wait to meet some of you!!!
If you’re going, tell me in the comments today so I can be on the lookout for ya!
Can’t wait! Your class is one that I’m most excited abou! I’m not sure if I’ll have the guts to wear my paint clothes. They’re pretty embarrassing!
Do it, Maury!!!
shaunna
Hi – I’m looking forward to next week and your session and all the others. I can’t believe it’s just a week away!
Look forward to meeting you, too, Chrissy!!!
shaunna
IS IT TO LATE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR HAVEN, IM INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
I think so, Karen.
But go to their website just to be sure!!
shaunna
this post is gorgeous! Wish I was able to join you at Haven! have a great great trip!
We will…and we will miss you!
shaunna
I wish i could be there with you all, have a great time, let us know when you’ll be in the north east, love this blog!
Thank you, Jayne!! We’ll take lots of pics!
shaunna
I will be at Haven! Can’t wait to meet you and everyone else! It should be fun!
Yay, Donna!!! Can’t wait to meet you, too!
shaunna
I’ll be there!! Hoping to come to both of these sessions! They are the two I’m most looking forward too
Can’t wait to meet you and Marian!!
Hope to meet you there, Megan! Definitely come–I think they’ll both be a lot of fun!
shaunna
I’m going and I can not wait! I’ll be the blond star struck crazy lady with her sister from Houston running up to meet you, Layla, Kevin and Marian… it’s like a dream come true. My first two choices for the classes will be the advanced furniture painting and the photo styling for sure! Painting clothes, really? I might, although it will be embarrassing. And since I usually paint barefoot, no make-up and with a bad ponytail, should I do that too? No, think not… although I probably would win.
Do it, Olivia!!! You have NO IDEA how bad I’ll look. And you know, I might take a change of clothes in my bag, just in case.
shaunna
Hi Shaunna – I will be there! Wish I could drive there too; instead taking a looooong flight from Canada! It’s my first blogging conference, and I’m pumped! Super excited about your session. Hoping to meet you there ~Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com
Have such a safe trip, Kerri! I’m excited about driving–have loads of stuff to take, though.
shaunna
These are the two session I am looking forward to most (adv painting & photography)! Not sure I want to wear my painting clothes either BUT the incentive is worth it! Looking forward to meeting you!
Can’t wait to meet you, too, Sarah!
shaunna
looking forward to seeing your gauchos!! see you next week!
haha, Laura. I’m really not playing. They’re bad.
shaunna
I’ll be at Haven, and I am really reaaaally hoping to get into the photography/styling session. I need the most help with that, and you all are perfect to lead it. Hope we get a chance to meet.
Definitely, Amanda!! Can’t wait to meet you!
shaunna
Shaunna~
I’m looking forward to seeing you next week……hmmmmm….my favorite paint clothes have been worn for over 25 years, straps are safety-pinned together, and have a big hole in the rear..so I have to tie something around my waist! Used to be my warm-up jumper when I danced professionally. {ballet} I might be in the running for the brushes……..
See you soon~
Daune
PLEASE wear it, Daune!!! It’s all in good fun, so we’ll all get a good laugh. SO happy I get to meet you!!
shaunna
OK…..they’ve been thrown into the suitcase!
Whoop! Whoop! I will most certainly see you at Haven! I am so looking forward to it.
Yay! Looking forward to it, too!
shaunna
I can’t believe I live in Atlanta and I will not be at Haven. I could be sick. The closer it gets the more nauseous I feel …
Have to take a kid to camp in North Carolina. I will be planning my summer a lot better next year. Haven will come first – then kids camps! So there!
I know what you mean, Missi! I just couldn’t work out any others this year–next year maybe!!
shaunna
Woo-hoo, can’t wait to meet you! I’ll be crying in the car on the way home if I don’t get to, so ya better be ready for a big ol’ hug from me!
LOL, Sheila! I’m all about the hugs, so it should work out just fine!
shaunna
Ohhhh girl! I can’t wait to see you and I’m now thinking “paint clothes” Hmmmm?
in my closet LOL
Seems these days thats all I have in my closet. Really! My poor wardrobe has turned into a missfit of paint days gone good!
It won’t be hard to find something “extra nice”
Hope I can make it into the class. I hear its on of the top favs.
See you soon
Susie
Well, that’s perfect, then, Susie! HI-larious. Can’t wait to see your best outfit!
shaunna
Now that is funny wearing your paint clothes. If I was going I could just roll out of bed to attend – I paint in my jammies.
~Bliss~
That’s funny! I’m that way, too–most of my elastic banded pants are covered in paint. I should really start being more choosy.
shaunna
I’ll be there!! Looking forward to meeting you Shaunna!! Hoping to attend both of the sessions you will be teaching!!
Yay, Tonya!! Can’t wait to meet you!!!
shaunna
I’m going! Can’t wait to meet you
SO excited to meet you, too, Debbie!!
shaunna
I’m so looking forward to next week! I hope to meet you!
Awesome, Danielle! Hope so too!
shaunna
ok, what in the world is milk paint????
Morning Shaunna,
I just went live with this post…..hope to spread the word to all who are attending Haven! Would love for you share the Chalk Paint™Giveaway being offered by Annie Sloan Unfolded in our booth at Haven.
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/2012/06/haven-bound-heavenly-giveaways.html
See you in Atlanta!
Your friend,
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
I want to go sooooo bad!!!
I also want to be real life friends with you and Marian and Layla!! Waaaaa!
Ok, now that I’m done being a baby… Hooray for you guys! I really do wish I could be there and take your class. Your ebook got me through my very first furniture painting experiment.
Hope you have tons of fun!
I’m going to Haven! It’s my first conference. I’m excited….and a bit nervous. I’ll be honest, I’ll struggle to bring my paint clothes!! I want to make friends – not scare people away!!!
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jen
athomeinthenorthwestblog.com
I’ll be there! Looking forward to meeting you!
Yay, Erin! Can’t wait to meet you, too!
shaunna
I really wanted to go, but the timing just didn’t work from Boston! Have a blast and your and MMS’s class is the one I would want to attend ! Have a ball!
Thank you, Michelle! We’ll try to take lots of pics & video some!
shaunna
Can’t wait for Haven! I met you during Annie’s spring tour-sat with you at dinner at Sally’s store! Safe travels
Awesome, Angela! It’ll be great to see everyone again…look forward to seeing you again!
shaunna
I will be there – can’t wait to meet you. Not sure I will have room in my suitcase for my painting clothes! Take care, Laura
Awesome, Laura–can’t wait to meet you as well!
shaunna
Can’t wait to meet y’all! So super excited about learning tons from y’all!!!!
I feel sooo out of my league…i don’t have paint clothes.. i’ve only paint
ed a few things so far… .i don’t even have a blog yet!
but, i’m insanely excited to get to Haven and meet all of you!
Jenn