Found Goodness Found Goodness

Found Goodness

"Zippity Do Dah".....is what I said in my mind as the hubs pointed these fantastic vintage billiard balls out at the flea market! It was great to have extra eyes with me this past week.....and they picked fantastic things indeed! I also scored some metal and plastic numbers....woot!
Good times....and Good finds!
xo,
Barb
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Outdoor Roomage.....in a way......somehow

From the very first time I laid eyes on the building that would become my studio, this outdoor wall has been a favorite of mine. I have wanted to photograph in front of it for ages...and don't really know why I haven't yet ;/ But , a photographer who was shooting for an up and coming magazine article {yipee} on Knack did shoot the Union Jack in front of this wall. It was so stunning, and when he showed me the photos...I almost cried I loved them so much. Corny.....totally.....but for real.
Anyway, I think it would be so cool to do some graffiti  tagging on the side of my building and paint this...
via pinterest
....and then stage a piece of furniture off center....
oh my dear...I must do this soon.....or I will burst.
Just one more thing to add to my to do list for the summer!
xo,
Barb
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FYI FYI

FYI

I want to show you all something I am very, very excited about....
I know it doesn't look like much right now but, this is my very first custom designed piece! I drew this out and had a couple of my local friends build it for me. The design for this piece is very simple.... on purpose. I will be wallpapering this piece, and it will be the first in my new Knack Couture line of home furnishings!  I need nice flat surfaces and angles to make the wallpaper act nice!
 The other cool thing that I am super stoked about is the wallpaper that I am ordering for this first piece! I discovered Avery Thatcher, and her line of wallpapers... ju ju papers .... a few months ago, and since then we have emailed back and forth several times as we talked all things furniture and paper. Avery has been super patient with me, and an absolute gem to work with. I love collaborating with artists who create with their hands and are passionate about their craft. Both are true in this case......and the wallpaper is just wonderful, wonderful stuff my friends!
....this is the print that I chose from the view of the woods collection! Can't wait to get started on this one....it's going to be saweeet....and I will enjoy every minute of the process!
xo,
Barb
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Introductions Introductions

Introductions

 Well my friends.....it was a long time coming.....but sometimes ideas take time to form and hatch. Sometimes obstacles and closed doors turn into the greatest triumphs and straight paths........seriously... 
...but anyway, I have been trying to figure out some type of planter situation for the front of the studio. I went back and forth between wanting something recycled and found, something hand made by a friend, or something bought brand new.  I just couldn't decide...so I dropped it totally. 
 Well, several weeks later I bought this piece of furniture, and had every intention of transforming it in my usual way. I started taking it apart and prepping it for painting only to find out that almost all of the drawer runners were going to have to be replaced. It made me a little sad because I knew that by the time I paid to have all of that repaired it would not be worth it cost wise.
So, it sat.....and sat......until two weeks ago when it hit me! I decided to paint it and pull out random drawers to use as planter boxes! The perfect combination of found goodness, and an example of what I do at Knack all in one. Timing was perfect because Hattie {my fabulous intern for the summer} was starting that very week and needed a project to work on! 
Hattie took my instructions and created this piece to perfection! She sanded, painted, stained, stapled plastic in the drawers, and created fantastic fabric "knobs" from scraps of material! I am so impressed with her skills and am thrilled with how this piece turned out! Thank you Hattie!
I came in at the very end, whipped out the saw and nail gun to make sure that the drawers were nailed in place {just in case someone might get the bright idea to walk off with them....or the whole piece for that matter!} and to fix the wooden dividers inside the drawers. 
Hattie and I were like giddy school girls as we pushed it out in front of the studio and filled it with flowers. I am looking forward to the flowers growing and spilling over.....but I think this piece could not be more perfect....and if anyone ever had a hard time finding the studio, or wondering what we do inside these walls....well, a piece of furniture with flowers planted in it is worth a thousand words......right?!
xo,
Barb
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Etcetera Etcetera

Etcetera

 Today, we are going to take a little of this....
 and put it in here.....
...and add a lot of these {not the pink elephant...but the flowers!}....
and then on Monday I hope to have the finished project to show you! Hattie has been in charge of this project from start to finish, and has done such an awesome job. I can't wait until it is all done and put together!
Have a fantastic weekend all!
xo,
Barb
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Roomage

found via apartment 34
 To me, this room set up is so soothing and beautiful. It has a very simple and subtle look....but when you look deeper it is so full of texture and color . Look at the plates with the great blue graphics, the dark centers on the posies, the different color candles, the gray of the wood, the purples, the blush pinks, and those white tufted chairs......oh my!
I have this photo saved in my favorites....and would love to create this environment for a meal one day. Seems like the perfect place to sit around and love on all your favorite people while enjoying great food and beverage.......:)
xo,
Barb
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