Quotage :: Negativity is never a good idea
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Change your mind....change your world.
It's true.
Negativity breeds discontent, disillusion, and bitterness....and it can be so easy for some to focus all of their energy on being miserable. If you are that miserable person, do some positive thinking today. Think of three things you have to be thankful for. If you know of, or are consistently around someone struggling with negativity.....don't enable....require change.
Simple Pleasures :: Plus Signs
We have been wanting to add a little zing and bling to the doors in the shop, and so we grabbed a roll of FrogTape® and some pitch black milk paint , and in about an hour we were done!What a difference a few well placed plus signs can make...... and how awesome is it that you can create any stencil you want using tape?! Pretty awesome indeed!The full tutorial will be up on the FrogTape® blog today, so be sure to check it out! Get creative, and see what walls or doors you can create big impact with! We had all of these simple materials on hand, and pretty sure you all would too! Make something fun today, and enjoy the change!
behind the scenes :: process & projects
It's nice to reach Friday and see all the fruits of our labors laid out in photo form. This week has been a happy whirlwind of photoshoots, mini-projects, a trip to the flea market, spray-painting mishaps, and realizing that nothing is past saving.Tonight is First Friday here in the Village of West Greenville, and we've got a couple new offerings from our very own studio. We re-purposed our winter display to make beaded keychains, and created brightly colored candle cubes for lighting up these summer nights.If you're here in Greenville, I hope you'll join us from 6 to 9 PM.Have a beautiful and summery weekend everybody!
Live with what you love
Sometimes, no matter the size.....houses are not homes......and that is a sad thing. Let your home tell your story and the story of those you love. Surround yourself and others with things that matter....and be intentional about .....home.
The "D" family :: Knack Stories
"We were first introduced to Barb Blair with Knack Studios when we wanted to reuse several pieces of furniture while renovating our home. It was an unbelievable experience. Not only did she transform each piece of furniture into something new, but she gave each piece its own personality. So, when we decided to build a new house in Greenville, we knew that she should be a part of this one too. We had several pieces of furniture that we loved the form and function, but not the look. Once again, Barb to the rescue! Almost every room has a piece that Barb painted, but the neat thing is that you would never know that because each piece is unique. I keep telling Barb, “This is it, the last piece” but we both know that’s not true. We can never have too much Knack in our home." - ReneeThese lovely people have become dear friends of mine, and are the most loving , giving people you will ever meet. Between their city home and mountain home, they now have 11 Knack pieces! I could not be happier about this lifelong friendship that has developed and the beautiful environments that my furniture gets to call home.The entire interior of this home is beautiful indeed, and was designed by Marian McCreight of Marian McCreight Interiors. Send us your Knack stories! barb@knackstudios.com or angie@knackstudios.com. We want to see how you are living with what you love!
living with :: Phalidae
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5You know that girl. The one in the little black dress who manages to look mysterious and classy all at once. The girl who is feminine and rugged. The girl in the baseball cap and high heels. Phalidae is our version of that girl. Cool, classic, rough around the edges, with an air of mystery.We think Phalidae would look effortless all dressed up with a sleek bottle of perfume and a box full of hammered bronze jewelry, finished with an on-point gem shaped mirror.
Brave :: Take Heart
It's all about being brave these days. Brave in the face of fear, brave when things are hard, brave when things are uncomfortable, brave when things are huge.
Brave.
Faces to put with names :: Knack Book 2
A few weeks ago, I wrote this post about the awesome team of women that I am working with on the Knack book two project, and I thought it would be nice to put faces with names.Here is the lineup from left to right {in the bottom photo}:Jessica Barley - Styling + PropsAngie Thompson - Knack store manager + all around creative masterBarb Blair {Me} - I do what I doJulie Dodds - FloralsPaige French - PhotographerThere is no " i " in team.......and I am so thankful for this.