Come on! At least try a sample!

I'm now offering sample sizes of paint to my customers. Just four ounces will give you a feel for the color, consistency and feel of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. This paint is not just for furniture. An artist contacted me and wanted sample sizes for her work! So voila! Now we have sample sizes to offer.

Just visit my website by clicking on the link to the right of this article. You can order there, or by calling me at 515-991-7383!

Meanwhile, look at two new items added to the booth at The Brass Armadillo! I am using them as display units but they are for sale. First is use of the new Coco color with over waxing with a pure white and clear wax combination. This is a plant stand that normally the little shelves would extend out from the center, but I turned them in to use as additional layers of display space without taking up room. Check prices in my page at right, The Painted Pony.

Then there is a cute corner what not shelf unit done in Arles with a second layer of Paris Grey, stressed and waxed.

This one is truly shabby chic and looks like it has been around a while, instead of just being refurbished, ummmm yesterday!

The Painted Pony -- On-line Shop

Seems to me that I need an on-line shop where people can find our painted treasures and upcycled glass art! So today I've added a gadget called -- The Painted Pony. Take a look at the right of this blog and double click on it. Eventually you will understand the name, and I hope one day next year to have a storefront in the greater metro area by that name.

The Painted Pony will feature some of our finds, our repurposed items, painted furniture and decor. Glass art makes a great gift and is a huge success at our booth 201 at The Brass Armadillo.

Meanwhile, if you see something you like for your home, please email or call me and we will discuss delivery.
Check in often for additions to the shop!

Ahhhhh -- Booth Open at Brass Armadillo!

Whirlwind since we got back Sunday noon. I had 4 or 5 on-line paint orders to fill, including creating sample sizes. Just as I was getting organized to work on furniture, it turned out the booth had been vacated, so spent Thursday afternoon painting it and moving a few things in. Ditto Friday, then worked on finishing this great desk as I wanted to get it into the booth for Customer Apprciation weekend. Now, I'm going to pick up the house! Oh, yeah, I found a dresser, dressing table/mirror and bedside table for a ridiculously small amount of money so that is in the garage with a queensize sleigh bed head and foot boards, dresser and chest of drawers, not to mention 3 other desks and various side tables. Gotta stop stocking up! See some before and after shots:

Glass Art & More

Back from nine days roaming around the country between Iowa and North Carolina. Met up with Gary and Harold in east Tennessee and a variety of  junk and antiques and collectibles they had to offer.

Dan was patient with me, indulging in my various requests to stop, turn around (he loves U-turns) and go back to something alongside the road! We went to Churchill Downs, the Louisville Slugger plant, Daniel Boone National Forest, Harper's Ferry, Monticello and Appomattox -- to name a few -- and worked in some golf.

Then Friday and Saturday I spent two full days of workshop with Barb at Faux Works, along with 29 other stockists and mini-stockists for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Phenomenal! That is all I can say. Great product, great people, lots of fantastic info to share with my customers. Who are a growing list as sales were active on line and at the Brass Armadillo during my absence!

This weekend we will be painting the new booth #201 at the Armadillo and getting it stocked. Right now I am up to my elbows in paint and furniture getting ready for the weekend. But remember it is not just paint and furniture. While my garden art will not be there til spring now, new glass arrangements for window suncatchers, wall hangings and centerpieces are also available. Enjoy!