FYI: Recipe for Press
I had the privilege of Meeting Amy Flurry back in February when we spoke at the Makers Summit together. Amy is an absolute professional, and I really enjoyed listening to her talk about creating a buzz around your product, and how to garner the attentions of the press.Here is a little bit more about Amy's accomplishments, taken from her website:"Amy Flurry is a contributor to some of the biggest publications on the newsstand and online including InStyle, Conde Nast Traveler, Country Living, Refinery 29, Country Living and Design Sponge. Amy served as a contributing editor to Lucky magazine for six years and is the author of the new DIY publicity book, "Recipe for Press, pitch your story like the pros and create a buzz!" Amy now travels the country, giving her popular DIY PR workshop that serves to strengthen relationships between editors and the entrepreneur. In addition to her editorial work, Amy provides brand consulting and media strategy development for a mix of fashion and lifestyle clients. In 2010, Amy co-founded Paper-Cut-Project, a company that conceives art direction and highly crafted installations in paper with clients including Kate Spade, Hermes, Cartier, RED Valentino and the Victoria & Albert museum. Paper-Cut-Project's work has been featured in the NYT, Italian Vogue, Nylon and Marie Claire Taiwan."I bought Amy's book, Recipe for Press because I truly love to read and learn new things....and because when Amy spoke....I listened to every word she said. I highly recommend this book for makers and creators just starting out...as well as seasoned makers and creators needing fresh eyes on your business. Recipe for Press is beautifully done, and very informative.On top of all of the goodness you will learn from the book...Amy is an absolute gem. Double dose of wonderful.xo,Barb
Introductions: A Tall Chest of drawers named "Euphemia"
Hello Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.....and this week is Spring Break...so Woo Hoo! Hope you all have a wonderful week, and a taste of Spring wherever you are!Today's introduction is "Euphemia". This lovely gal is a tall and slim one measuring 44 1/4" tall x 14" deep x 28" wide. Her finish is a blue green milk paint with a polyurethane final coat. Her knobs are a pretty orange and blue ceramic floral knob.....so, she is set for Spring and ready to go!Euphemia and her color are perfect for adding character and charm anywhere in your home.....and if you decide that she needs to come live with you, she is in the Etsy shop , the Knack online shop, as well as locally here in Greenville in the Knack store located at 11 Lois Ave.!xo,Barb
Found Goodness: A little flip through preview of my book Furniture Makeovers
I was on Amazon the other day checking out a couple things for my book....Furniture Makeovers....and I noticed or rather, found that someone sneaky has now put up a flip through preview of the book! You can skim through several pages and get a small taste of what is inside the book! How cool is that?!I am just so excited about these next few weeks as Furniture Makeovers will finally be making its way into your homes and hands! Amazon releases Furniture Makeovers in just 12 days!!! WOOT!I can't even believe this is happening.....{All photo credits belong to J.Aaron Greene, and may not be used without permission. Using these photos without permission is a copyright infringement. Please email Aaron or I for photo permission.}xo,Barb
FYI: We Are In All Out Party Planning Mode Around Here!
I am so excited that at exactly 10:00 tomorrow morning I have a meeting with my event coordinator and friend, Erin Godbey.....and we will start the party supplies ordering for the book party! I can't even begin to tell you the butterflies that are flipping around in my stomach as we start the process of this special celebration!I don't want to reveal too much about the party until the week of the event.....but here is a sneak peek at two things that made the cut.....and will be at the party! See if you can guess my color scheme...and where we are headed!Mark your calendars for May 3! I can't wait to party with you!....and P.S. the night of the party will be captured in photographs and video {with an exclusive song being written just for Knack!} so be sure to wear your party frocks!xo,Barb
Introductions: Another Collaboration Between Annie Koelle and Knack = A Hutch Named "Kallymenia"
Well....Annie Koelle and I have been at it again, and the result is this amazingly fantastic hutch appropriately named "Kallymenia"! Kallymenia is named after a type of sea plant that resides in the beautiful ocean depicted on her drawers and doors. I always love the charcoal drawings that Annie incorporates into her work, and the charcoal mountains in this piece are just breathtaking.I painted the base of this piece cream, then Annie worked her magic, and I sanded and finished it off with a dark stain. I fell in love with the original hardware on this piece and so in this rare instance I kept all of it instead of changing it out for new....it just works. This hutch has such great clean lines and storage galore. Perfect artwork + function = what more can you ask for?!Another beauty!Kallymenia is available in the Knack store located here in Greenville.... as well as the new Knack online shop!xo,Barb
Etcetera: It's Friday.....and I leave you with "Leisbeth" the little side table with flair
We made it to Friday....and what a busy weekend I have ahead! My daughter and I are headed to Charlotte tonight for a concert...and we also have some shopping and dinner on the agenda! We are so excited...Then......my husband and I will be finally painting the guest bathroom and getting all of the finishing touches completed on that project! I hope to talk him into painting the dining room as well! {shhhh!}I told you there would be three furniture makeovers this week....so I am here to keep my word and deliver the goods! This sweet little side table is painted in the most neutral and soft shade of gray...and has a chalkboard top....so the sky is the limit as far as design for the top. Have at it!Her name is "Liesbeth" and she measures 20" tall, 21 1/2" wide, and 28" long. I will only have her available in the shop here in Greenville, and not online....unless you want to purchase her with another larger piece and save on shipping.Have a great weekend everyone!xo,Barb
Introductions: BONUS! A tiny little peach chest named "Euphemia"
This little chest is the cutest mini me you have ever seen! It is a little replica of a large piece of furniture and would be perfect as a nightstand or side table.It has it's little quirks...like the fact that the very bottom drawer pulls are slightly off to the left....but I left it that way because it is part of her story....and it just works for some reason.I personally felt like painting the entire piece solid peach was too safe.... so I added a lavender drawer for fun....and then the burgundy owl knobs complete this situation! This was a risky color combination....but that is what makes life interesting, and I love interesting :}Look for Euphemia in the online shop soon! { I forgot to bring her measurements home.....oops!}xo,Barb