Working on a New Display for Sassy Skein

(This post was put on hold due to a family emergency. All is well now)

The Sassy Skein's Karibbean Kotton Kollection and patterns are due to arrive early this week. Wanting something special for displaying the yarn and patterns, Joe suggested we search our favorite antique gallery for furniture. After a couple of hours +, we finally decided to put 2 pieces together. The top is an Ethan Allen hutch and the bottom is an old desk that is about 50 inches wide. We will be arranging/moving things about to make a bit of room in the shop.

We have a lot of leftover Anne Sloan paints. Joe,of course, thinks its sacrilege to paint Ethan Allen even if it is missing its bottom half! The orange sherbert color came about after some creative mixing! Joe painted all day Saturday and they look great!

This is the before picture -

This is the after picture

 

We are pleased with the outcome and hope everyone enjoys the new line of patterns and cotton yarn!

 

 

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Merchandising

The shelving in the shop was almost doubled this week. It's hard to know how much shelving you will need until you get it all in place. We measured wall space, checked shelving width and bought accordingly. Yet, after it all was in place, we still felt we were going to be considerably short!

We hauled a few things from home to the shop this morning - a bookshelf, a small oak table and two wicker chairs. Since we were out and about, we went to pick up more Annie Sloan paint - Old White this time time! Joe is still painting the table. When he turned the table upside down to paint the pedestal, he noticed that the pedestal is dragon's feet! How cool! I hadn't noticed. (the dragon toes will probably be sporting red nails)

While at the Antique Mall, we searched for a few interesting merchandising and staging items. You can have ideas in mind, for certain products that need creative display, but you never know what you will find! We did found some neat things today. Joe found the "TREASURE" of the day though! I have pictures!

This is a Harry Roseland signed print of a little girl knitting. The detail is amazing and I love everything about her. She exemplifies every child knitting! She will have a special place in the shop. I don't know how Joe spotted her! She was not easy to see.

 

 

Below, is a vintage child's folding beach chair. It is really neat looking - after a coat of bright paint; it will be used for display. It's a good piece for the "look" we are trying to achieve.

 

 

The next two items were stacked together for a quick picture. They both are great shades of green. One is a tall wire basket with handles and the other piece is a small filing box of some sort. Both will be used somewhere in the shop.

In the Knit N Needle, I used a beautiful, small drawer from my antique sideboard (lost to Hurricane Rita) as a "sock drawer" display. It was perfect! I threw it away when we moved, of course. You don't usually find single drawers for sale.... But I still look.

TGIF!

Fridays come around so quickly, it seems.

Today is not a good day to wear your favorite shoes unless they are waterproof! Joe and I were caught in a downpour coming out of Lupe's yesterday evening! Water was standing in the parking lot. Today is supposed to be the same weather wise. When all else fails, in order to save a great pair of shoes; take them off and barefoot it! Channel 2 gives "hair day" alerts. I think "shoe day" alerts are much more valuable to the ladies.

Expecting a large delivery today - that's always fun! Joe is painting the knit group table and it is coming along very well. I got one coat of red (Emperor's Silk) Annie Sloan paint on a chair this morning. As furnishings go into place, I can get an idea of where a fun knitting poster or print might go. I also have some fun pictures from the Knit N Needle that will be on the walls.

 

 

Have a GREAT Friday!

Thursday

The most important thing accomplished today - the sign is underway! We are hoping that it doesn't take very long. The delays, if any, would be from The Woodlands and AMReit giving their approval. Our sign will match existing signs so we aren't anticipating a problem. Sometimes, it can be something as simple as waiting on a committee to meet.

Joe will finish with shelving this weekend. One shelf was badly damaged when he opened it so "somebody" has to go back to Ikea. The bathroom will be painted Hydrangea (light violet blue) Saturday also. (a big thing for me as I never "do" blue)

I Installed the software this afternoon and began reading instructions. Sigh. It is supposed to be EASY. After the E-commerce site, this should be a breeze! I hope most of the merchandise comes with a barcode.

Also, put first coat of paint on another chair this morning before going to the shop. I took a snap of the 4 new Annie Sloan paints I picked up yesterday - I was in the mood for color. I used the yellow this morning. It's gorgeous!

I Am itching to paint something Emperor's Silk RED! Maybe a cute little round table to use during Christmas?

 

 

Little Yellow Chair

I have been painting a plain little chair today. It's really beginning to look cute. The color is called Cream but it's a beautiful pale yellow. First, a picture of this sad little chair. We found this Chair at Round Top for $25 at the last place we stopped. It has some nice little details on the top back and front legs. It is a simple design and surprisingly comfortable. I want chairs throughout the shop for shoppers to be able to sit down if they want to!

One coat of paint

Chair Back Detail

 

Don't know if you can make out the detail but it's really cute. I am going to add some pale pinkish details, I think.

 

Shabby Chic Hutch Progress

Posting a couple of quick pics of the hutch painting progress. I am pleased with the way it is turning out. I have Duck Egg to paint on the inside and the raised decorative pieces on the front along with a little stripe on The largest knob on the front legs. (Duck Egg is a cross between green and blue). Pulls have been removed and will be replaced.

 

 

Close up for detail

There are 2 shelves inside. They will be painted white. Inside the drawer will be white also. Yarn colors will pop and look fabulous on white!

 

Painting the China Hutch White

When you don't HAVE to paint, painting is fun. I can say I have always enjoyed painting. It makes everything brand spanking new AND whatever color you want it to be!

I am using a paint I have never used before. It has a great reputation and comes from overseas.

Annie Sloan Paint.

This is a cute small china hutch (we paid $150 - marked down from $350) that we are going to use to display yarn. (Joe and I broke the glass out of the front loading it into the back of the truck - saves me from having to tape off the glass before painting). We will replace the glass after its painted.

Some people (Joe) finds it painful when other people (me) paint over wood. I think it's cool to create new and pretty from old and ugly. All men seem to have this "thing" about wood.

More pics coming as I paint. Walk thru is at 4pm today.

The Monday After

After sleeping in, Bella and I have been sitting quietly on the loveseat this morning. We both are remembering all the fun that happened the last four days! There was so much on-the-go, talking, laughter, giggling children and good food that ended with Poppy getting a confetti egg cracked on top of his head!

Looking at our great furniture finds from Round Top, I am anxious to get started painting furniture. I painted the little hutch, down to the tiniest detail, in my sleep Saturday night so I know exactly what I want to do to it and what it's going to look like! It will display the Huasco yarns beautifully. Loretta had mentioned the Annie Sloan chalk paints on the drive to Round Top and I had previously Googled Annie Sloan, so I have decided to use it! That means actually getting dressed and leaving home today. Sigh. I know it will be worth it though.