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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Just curious...

Good morning all! So you can't laugh at me, but I love to hop on my blog throughout the day and see the number of views rise. It makes my heart do a happy dance! I never dreamed that when I started selling my pieces just 4 short months ago that I would be up to 1,600 hits on my blog...another happy dance just occured!

Well it got me to wondering...

I know my family probably constitutes 98% of those hits ♥ but where are the rest of you from?? So I ask you this...if you have a free moment please leave me a comment and tell me how you came across my blog. I love to hear from you and promise to answer any questions you have. So don't be afraid to ask away...

Thanks for the support, guys!! It means the world ~Kell

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LisaNovember 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Just me, your number one fan, Mom!
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Krista CheathamNovember 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM
I'm in Goodyear. I saw one of your pieces on Craigslist (The Amazing teal dresser) and have been checking back over the last few weeks to see your other projects. I've been wanting to start fixing up little gems to sell too, so you give me some great inspiration. Good luck with all your work. You really do a great job!
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potusmamaJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Hello! I'm also a fellow Arizonian in Scottsdale. I saw an item, gray dress, on Craigslist and had to check out your other goods. Where do you find your great pieces? You should definitely do a link up to some other DIY blogs with a little more tutorial on what and how you did some of your stuff. You do great work and I know there are lots of viewers that would love you to share. Better After is not only one of my favorite blogs to follow but she is also here in the valley. She would be a great blog to link up/email. One question on your painting? Do you use a sprayer and if so, what kind? Thanks, and I will continue to follow!
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Not your typical girl...

That's right...I said it! I am not your typical girl. My passions include tools...and making things...and painting...and fixing things...and of course my family ♥ I should have listed them first. OoPs. Anyone who knows me knows that you can crack a joke about my OCD tendencies. {I laugh too...incase you were wondering} And well, let's face it, it's true! As it's been said, "I have CDO. That's OCD but in alphabetical order, as it should be!" I like to think that that trait plays out in my furniture re-do's, my most recent hobby! I really enjoy buying unloved furniture and loving it back to life. I hope you will enjoy what you see...because as my hubby and kiddos can atest to, I enjoyed creating it! Have a look...

About my pieces...

Sometimes I feel like a broken record and if you've read more than one of my postings you'd understand why. In order to avoid saying the same thing over and over I would like to address my process of refinishing pieces here...one time...so you don't have to keep reading about it.
Each piece I purchase to refinish has to be amazing quality. Durable and already standing the test of time. Again with the broken record, but I LOVE OLD FURNITURE!! It is typically solid wood with dove tail joints which is a major bonus in my book. I start off by sanding everything...yes, I know it is old school but it works and I believe in it! After that, I rub it down with a de-glossar just to ensure a good bond. I do not prime every piece I do because I use a paint that has a built in primer but I have learned along the way that some pieces need a little extra help in that department so that tends to happen on an individual basis. After all the prep work has happened, I paint!! My favorite part because you finally get to see the life coming back to a piece that has been long forgotten. For the record, I do not use spray paint. While it may produce a nice finish, I believe in my process. I use an industrail paint sprayer {Graco Magnum} which leaves a nice even finish that can't be beat. Once the paint has dried I am on to the distressing. Again, every piece is individual so I go with what speaks to me :) Some get a heavy distressing while others get none. From there, I use a 320 sand paper over the entire piece to smooth out the finish and follow it up with a coat of wax or polyurethane depending on the use I believe the item will get. I know it's a long process...but it works. And I have to say that I am always pleased with how they come out. Somethimes I wish I could keep them all...but my hubby might not know what to do with 200 dressers...hehehe!!
Each item I finish comes with a small jar of touch up paint as well!

Custom work...

Hello peeps, I have had several people contact me regarding custom pieces. To answer your questions...YES!! I would love to help you customize a piece you already own. I charge $30 an hour plus the cost of supplies. I would be happy to give you a rough estimate for your specific pieces but require a picture to do so. That helps me to see exactly what I am working with, how large it is, how many nooks and crannies it has, etc...If you are interested, feel free to reach out to me at homeonharmony@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest in my work!!

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