It has become less of a burden since I have moved all of my antiques and accessories back to my home. Now it allows me more time to design antiques pieces and go on more
trips to find unique antiques. I did not realize how much
of my time was spent loading, unloading and hauling furniture to the shop. I am happy that I started in a shop because
so many people could see the quality of the workmanship (detailed painting techniques,
embellishments, etc.) that went into
every unique piece and it allowed me to grow in my designs. There is so much more into painting furniture
than putting paint on it. It was a
learning experience dealing with a shop instead of handling my own transactions
and talking to my customers. So many of
my closest friends listened to me rant about things happening at the shop and
they kept telling me “to get out”, but I didn’t listen soon enough. So many more negatives and positives, but you
learn as you grow!! My moto is, “you
give them a “one of a kind” unique quality piece of history and they will come”. Some people may feel uneasy about coming to
your home, but I have found that my customers don’t mind it at all and it is
like a treasure hunt at my house and you never know what you are going to find
painted or unpainted.!! LOL I have things everywhere…..patio, yard, garage
and all over my house. If you want to rummage
that’s fine with me and there is lots to see.
I don’t ever want my customers to feel like they have to buy something
just because they showed up. If you don’t
love it, don’t buy it!! I have just one request……..be sure to call me
first to make sure I am not out on a treasure hunt.
