Some Real Imperfection
We've spent a great deal of time talking about imperfection, you and I. I named this blog because I was aware of how very flawed we all are. How flawed I am. But the truth of it is this. We still dress up our flaws, polish them out until there's only a small amount...
Salt Wash
Speaking of paint inspired, we found a new product we're thrilled about... If you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Periscope, you've seen us talking about Salt Wash. It's a powder additive that can be mixed with any paint to create a textured and layered finish....
Shop Instagram Moments
Since market, we've been all kinds of paint inspired. Working on window display ideas, bringing in new products, filing some pieces away to paint. Case in point.... working on prep for a spring window paint display filming a quick salt wash tutorial on Periscope (you...
Broken
I read my friend Marian's post this week. I loved her words. I lived my life this last year. Hard. I have never felt more imperfect than I do right now. R.M. Drake But never have I felt more at peace with myself. Don't fear the broken places, friends. They won't...
Market 2016 Recap & New Lines
Every January we head to market in Atlanta. I'm not sure how everyone approaches it, but we buy the bulk of our products for the year in a 4 or 5 day period. We tend to get freight discounts, etc. so we tend to buy as much as we can for the year...it can be a little...
Guest Room Redecorating
Way, way back when (I had no idea how to pick a paint color), our guest room looked like this.... Eesh. Not only did we have a Scorsese red going, it was also a semi-gloss finish. Good Lord it was bad. Once I started brightening up our house, the guest room was one...
Our Holidays at a Glance
1. sweetest place setting in Nashville at my brother's for Thanksgiving dinner (thank you, Sara) 2. Ice at the Opryland Hotel...pretty amazing if you ask me 3. Favorite new table at Factory South. That top. Mercy. 4. The kids...
25 Things We Know to be True about Working at Perfectly Imperfect
This post was written months ago, after closing (all a little loopy), by us in an attempt to be candid at the happenings of this little retail/online store thing. No more build up...here goes... 1. There's always a decently stocked bar/beer in the fridge but we tend...
Behind the Scenes at PI/FS
Just a few snippets from around the shops this week... 1. in love with our vintage chenille candy canes at both stores & the red/leather sofa combo at Factory South 2. book tree Kaitlyn put together. it's sort of adorable. 3. had my sweet friend,...
Sweet House Alabama Update
Almost one year ago, we began filming our pilot for HGTV, Sweet House Alabama. The process of getting there was a couple of years in the making, and when filming began, there was excitement, anxiety, and eagerness to try something new. That's me in a nutshell....
Market on Chapel Hill Displays
I realize I'm a little late on this post since the Market was a few weeks ago. Alright, maybe more than a little late. Had a lot of life going on lately, and we've been busy busting out projects at both stores. The Market is one of our favorite events of the year..we...
Antique Desk Chair, Vintage Camp Stool, & Other Stuff
One of my favorite parts of prepping for the Market on Chapel Hill is designing and working on the pieces we find scouring flea markets & antique malls. I'd been keeping my eye out for an old desk chair, and the girls found one nearby. I honestly love these...
The Market on Chapel Hill: Antique Hall Cabinet
Well, we're in high gear for The Market on Chapel Hill, and have (yikes) a little less than two weeks to get everything loaded in the truck and on the way to Pike Road. Most of the pieces we've found this year needed full overhauls, but this antique cabinet just...
Tinted Wax Tutorial
Hey there, folks! For those of you who don't know, here's a little bit of background for you. So I started my business back in 2009 with babies on my hip (literally), and began custom painting furniture here in Troy, Alabama. You can see my very first video tutorial...
The Market on Chapel Hill Inspiration: Wood & White
The Market on Chapel Hill, formerly known as The Chapel Market is less than a month away, and we're panicked prepping like crazy. We are busy shopping for some small finds and we still need a few more furniture pieces. The girls may kill me if I ask them to paint the...
August Happenings
August came and went in five minutes. I gave myself a bit a break from blogging, and enjoyed the last few bits of summer I had with the kids. This little lady turned 6 and within a few weeks, she and her brother were off to school this year... Most of you know that...
The Truth of It All
I think I've been avoiding this post for a while. I'm not sure why. You guys know quite a bit about me, and I've shared so much of my life here with you. The truth is, I've been quite uninspired the last 6 months. Maybe longer. To create, to paint, to tell a story....
Introducing Parsons West Collection & A Giveaway
****This Giveaway is now closed.**** One of the most rewarding parts of blogging is meeting new people. People who do the same things you do. Love the same things you love. Work the same way you work. Marian, a.k.a. Miss Mustard Seed, and I were fast friends after...
Planning a Creative Retreat
Well we are back from our Creative Retreat. This one was a little different than the last. Last year's Creative Retreat, we spent a ton of time on customer quality service and infusing magic into our business, and lots of energy defining our styles individually and as...
25 Things (that we do know to be true)
Disclaimer: This post brought to you by Shaunna, Kaitlyn, Amanda, and Adam. Opinions are ours only, and are not forced on you in any way. Ahem. 1. Mayo is, in fact, made by the devil. Or maybe his sister. 2. Men (mostly) should be taken at face value. They...
