Oh my goodness people. I’ve been trying to weather these seriously cold days in the workshop (garage) while painting and prepping. It’s been difficult. I’m sure I’m not alone. All of my painting friends have probably been doing the same. My little space heater isn’t helping.
Other than working on custom orders and finishing two pieces (Gray Dresser, Deconstructed W Dresser) for Peg Leg Vintage, I’ve been shopping like crazy trying to fill the recently rented storage unit with vintage finds for those warmer days of spring. Last week, I found this piece at the Goodwill and knew that it needed a bold color. For a piece like this, I prefer to use one bold color rather than complicate the look with multiple colors or distressing. It’s a large piece that demands attention, so I painted it a color that would allow it to scream rather than whisper its way into a room.
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A few of my recent finds:
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Recently, I spent some time refining the blog and thinking on future growth of the business. Here are a couple of ideas to consider for those cold days:
1. Refine the accounting of incoming and outgoing funds for your business. Christina with Phoenix Restoration has written several great posts about growing a furniture business and has offered a free excel spreadsheet that helps track your expenses for tax time.
2. Shop. Shop. Shop. Gear up for a busy spring by spending extra time shopping for vintage finds.
3. Attend a conference! I’m headed to The Makers Summit in Greenville, SC in early March.
How has your business weathered these cold days?
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Follow me on Instagram as I share more pictures of how I paint and prep my furniture and get sneak peeks of my approach to styling these pieces for photoshoots.
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Jesica said:
I ADORE that buffet! Would you mind sharing the red color? It’s such a pretty shade.
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martha at MarthaLeoneDesign.com said:
Hi Jessica: Thanks! This is my favorite red. If you’re looking for another example of it, search my blog for “red desk” and you’ll find another sample of it. Color is Benjamin Moore Caliente (AF-290).
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Jesica said:
Thank you, I’m writing that down for when I need a great red!
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kylad2013 said:
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
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domesticcharms said:
That is just stunning! Pinned it!
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martha at MarthaLeoneDesign.com said:
Thanks so much!
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Michael Cash said:
I know exactly what you mean Martha since my work is done in a basement but right now i’m waiting for my next project to arrive and am over anxious to begin.
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martha at MarthaLeoneDesign.com said:
Hit an all time record these past few days. Sanded furniture on the driveway in 14 degree weather. Crazy.
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