One of the most common questions I get at the shop is "Where do you find all this great stuff?"(I added great.. as that IS what it is .. or am I biased..lol) "Well," I say, " It comes from a host of nooks and crannies, creators and cottage industries; sometimes pieces have traveled hundreds of miles and have been lovingly repaired, polished and/or given a new coat of color to bring a hidden gem back to life. Each piece has been hand chosen and is placed in a spot to highlight its patina and desirability. As our mission is to inspire reusing, repurposing and reintroducing vintage, refound and recreated uniquities, nothing in the shop is ordered on mass. Everything in our space from the outside to the inside has been given a purpose. We love our first timers and I welcome sharing my soapbox of shopping local, small business, taking your time and making your space unique and full of personality. I thank each one for making the effort to drop in hope that they have enjoyed their stay.. If you are in the area I welcome you to take some time for a drive and stop in. You never know what you will discover.:)
Simply changing a coat of paint and some distressing can give a not so lovely piece of furniture a whole new look. Annie Sloan paint is somewhat new here in Alberta, and is catching the wave. What I love is that it covers most any type of surface, no sanding, no stripping no primer, so wonderful. This piece has been painted in the Paris Grey with a dark wax distressed finish.
