day 8: the thorns in my side

by | Oct 8, 2012 | Archive

Natalie came up with the title. After we painted the built ins 6 times.  Literally. So originally, I thought I’d paint a base coat in Pure White, then wash in French Linen.  Okay, here’s where I digress.  You can wash in several ways with Chalk Paint, but...

day 7: the crazies

by | Oct 7, 2012 | Archive

We’ve crossed over into what I like to call the crazies… Natalie has inhaled quite a bit of insulation. And I’ve started to roll around on a dolly instead of actually walking around.

day 6: the end of week 1 & the habit

by | Oct 6, 2012 | Archive

 I bet you wondered if you would hear from me today. It is out of my norm to post on a Saturday, but we did take on this 31 days together, right? It’s the end of week one, and we are dragging a little.  Or at least I am.  3 days of all-day...

day 5: the heart

by | Oct 5, 2012 | Archive

I had to get emotional. Because while I’m doing all the business, and the planning, and the painting, I’m thinking about the heart behind why I do what I do. I read your comments about our soon-to-be shop, and I get all emotional.  I get a little weepy,...

Day 1: 31 Days to OPEN

by | Sep 30, 2012 | Archive

Thanks for coming to read 31 Days to OPEN our new shop!  I hope you’ll scroll down to read day 1, and here is the rest of the series… Day 2: the why Day 3: the what Day 4: the list Day 5: the heart Day 6: the end of week 1 & the habit Day 7: the...