I cannot believe I'm "working from home." SOMEONE PINCH ME! I have the "Lumineers" station playing on my Google Home, drinking a fresh cup of coffee, doing what I love with my pups in-tow. I swear, 6 months ago if anyone had told me that I would be working less hours at my "job," no longer commuting 2 1/2 hours a day dropping my son off at daycare for almost 10 hours/5 days a week, and no longer limited to fitting in quality time with the family for 2 hours in the evenings and over weekends...I would have cried tears of joy. I understand that a huge part of how all this is happening is the unfortunate reality that our son was diagnosed with autism in June, but the other extremely important factor is that I have this creative, inspiring outlet which is allowing me to make the necessary changes to fit our family's need. Our son needs me. We need consistency and patience and time. I have somehow found a way to continue working with my employer on weekends, keeping our amazing medical benefits, while being able to have SO much more flexibility and time during the week. It's amazing!
It might sound boring to some but I am sooo excited for school to start and to be able to finally volunteer in our children's class, and to be there for drop off and pick up. For 6 years I've been the "project" mom, "Did you read and finish your homework?" mom, the mom that always bought supplies and clothes and lunch food but never got to go on the field-trip or last day of school celebration. Now is my time! Every single day I will have appointments and errands and work to do. In-home therapies, speech therapy, evaluations, regular doctor and dental appointments, chores, school work and projects, etc. When I am home, I swear I work 10x harder. With that being said, I can't wait because I will also be dedicating more hours each week to my craft- revitalizing outdated furniture! So thank you, THANK YOU for all the "likes," comments, shares, motivation and enthusiasm for what I'm doing. For those of you who have purchased from me and/or entrusted me to complete a custom piece for you, from the bottom of my heart, T-H-A-N-K-Y-O-U!!! None of this would be possible without your support. Working weekends is a drag. Making less money is stressful. Running around all day, everyday is exhausting. BUUUT...I'm so, so, so blessed, beyond grateful and can't wait to see what the future holds. We are all on the right path and my faith tells me that good things are in store. 💜💜💜 #blessed #generalfinishes #vintagerevitalized #painteverywhereIdontcare
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in 2012, i refinished my first hutch. I was SO proud of it. I remember when my dad, the carpenter, complimented how great it looked and I felt so proud . With that being said, I didn’t know much about paint, stains, repairs, waxes, tools, etc. I used spray paint and no sealant...it is very pretty but dull. In 2017, I got the idea to buy, fix up and sell children’s playhouses. It was so much fun and a great creative outlet. It was also a way to bring in some added income on the side. Once we got toward the end of that summer, I could tell there was less of a want/need for outdoor play items. my mind began to wander for the next creative outlet. A friend at work, Sheri Courtney from “Spruced Goose Designs,” had been refinishing furniture for a few months and I LOVED EVERYTHING she was doing! She is the one who taught me how to make chalk paint, who Annie Sloan is, what waxes and glazes to try, how to stain wood, and so on. I finally took the leap and purchased a small, outdated TV console. I painted it in a “duck-egg” blue color, sanded and stained the top in Kona, painted the hardware in oil-rubbed bronze and replaced the glass with chicken wire. I sealed it all with wax and a charcoal glaze and it was SO MUCH FUN!!!! I sold the piece just a few days later. I felt so accomplished and happy. I was ready to go! All day, everyday, i can't wait to find time here and there to go into the garage to sand, paint, repair, and tinker around. At least 75% of my clothing now has paint stains because I’m so impatient to get my hands (and hair) on that paintbrush! Since I completed that first piece in October 2017, I’ve transformed many pieces, including varying sized dressers , large hutches, dining table and chair set, vanities, buffets, and so on. I also work on custom pieces for clients. A lot of time, effort, attention and passion goes into each piece. They are my babies and I love knowing that I am helping to give them new life, and ultimately, a new home. I love working with new products, colors, and stains, and I’m constantly trying new things. Recently there have been some changes in my family’s needs, specifically my young son. I have cut back my hours at my “job” to be home more. So, keep this in mind- I am a working mother and wife who has found a hobby that she REALLY enjoys. I love my family and try to get in as much time as I can with them. I would LOVE to refinish furniture as my main career, but until then, I will continue to work on pieces that bring me joy (and sometimes a few swear words) because that is what life is all about- spending our precious time doing the things we love and are passionate about. I love the quiet, the tools, the photos of the pieces in their new spaces, the new people I meet and the art of it all. And until I have my very own workshop and a reality show, a girl can dream (while making those dreams a reality ;) . If you decide you would like to have some of your pieces “revitalized,” please know that I truly appreciate the faith that you have entrusted me with. Your support creates the opportunity for me to continue doing what I love, while I can be with the ones I love 💕 Tina B. |