Remember
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Some days it is good to remind yourself that life is all about the averages.....or remember why you started down the path you are headed today. It may cause you to realize you are not where you are supposed to be......or it may serve as a strong reminder that you are right where you are supposed to be.
xo,
Barb
A gilded desk named "Esperanza"
This desk is actually a piece I picked up a few weeks ago while out hunting for pieces. It immediately had me in its grasp and I was done for. The beefy size, the tall tapered legs, the deep drawers and drawer insets just begged me to re imagine this situation.I wanted to go a bit understated and masculine... while at the same time adding a bit of beauty and grace. The perfect juxtaposition for me. I achieved this mix by adding in the gold leaf and giant glass knobs.She is so beautiful to me, and she is one of those pieces that I bought knowing exactly what I would do with her. She didn't sit and wait on the work room floor until I developed a plan for her....her plan was set in stone when I loaded her in the back of my car.I was excited to start her, and couldn't wait to finish her, and those are always my favorites.Esperanza is available for sale on the shop floor at Knack, and will be available online when I have some time to get all of the new pieces listed......Have a great Monday!xo,Barb
A small blanket chest named "Floy"
I hear these little chests were made to be placed at the foot of the bed, and to hold blankets or whatever else you needed to store in them. I have always wondered, since they sit so low to the ground but have long drawers and a large top surface. Great storage for a piece so small.I have not painted a piece in "my green" for quite some time....so I thought the timing was right for a little Esme green. The wallpaper in the drawers is that blue knot paper I told you all I was in love with here.....and the knobs are blue resin flowers I purchased a couple of years ago...and now they have found their place. I added new casters to this girl, since the old ones were long gone, and she rolls around like a champ!I am hoping to have all of the new pieces listed in the shop by the end of the week.....but let me know if you can't wait until then!xo,Barb
Good things
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You may have noticed that I have been posting a little less here.....for now. I am trying to post a new furniture post at the beginning of the week, a fun random post, + an inspirational quote post. Then I am gone again until the next week. It is what I can do at this moment, and here is why......I have two big contracts on the table right now and another possible venture that popped up this week...{and completely blows my mind by the way!} It literally takes every ounce of mental energy that I have at this point to put one foot in front of the other and do good work....my best work...the work I am passionate about.....all the while dreaming. I am so excited about the possibilities that lay in front of me.I am doing lots of praying + thinking in this season of life....because I want to make good decisions for Knack...but more importantly, good decisions for me + for my family.I know good things take work + push us outside our comfort zones......but I also know they are worth every minute if they are the right thing. Some of these things may come to fruition, some may not.....but regardless they are here to consider and weigh out.So here I am.xo,Barb
Lately
Cow// pink folding chair// plates// brass chandy// room 1// room2 // room 3These are all things that I have pinned to my Home: Things to inspire and wish for Pinterest board....lately.Are you thinking what I'm thinking?!My house + wallet better look out!xo,Barb
A little petite gray chest named Aberdeen
This little one may be small in size....think side table or night stand.....but she has mighty big style. Just look at her faded blue interior and playful drawer liners......she's got it going on for sure!I really never tire of seeing these pieces transform and become fresh and new.....it is so rewarding. I am thankful for the opportunity that I have to do so.xo,Barb
Keep Doing the Work
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I was just talking with my "funterns"....about this very thing yesterday while we were painting furniture together.
Don't be that person sitting around complaining about not "feeling inspired"....or not "feeling creative"....complaining....whining.....
Instead, be the person working hard every day...every single day..... so that when those creative and inspirational moments hit ....it is purely icing on the cake.
xo,
Barb