Homebody

The other day I received an email from Homebody Boutique in Brooklyn wanting to sell my chairs!  I almost had a heart attack but took a deep breath and fell back from the ceiling.  So, I took my “Patty” and “Scottie” over to the store today.

Homebody is great and the chairs fit in so well.  I like to think of the store as their new “foster home” before they find permanent families.  If you’re ever in Park Slope, stop in.  They have lots of great things made by local artists, now including yours truly!  

Sunday I also sold one of my sofas...phew!  Additionally, it’s our two year anniversary today -- so much to celebrate.  

One last note -- If you know me you know that I am not a confident person.  And now having to market myself and my product has been extremely challenging.  However, I am so thankful for the constant encouragement and uplifting words I receive almost daily from y’all.  Enjoy some pics of the chairs in their temporary home.  

scottie

navy blue velvet. painted shimmery gold.

I found this chair out in Queens from a lady who spends her time at garage sells. Her entire backyard and garage was full of random junk! Maybe I should have nominated her for Hoarders! The insides of this chair were quite gross, it's a very old chair. It looks very nice all freshened up though. This was the first chair I spray painted. I think I should spray paint more chairs, it took no time at all! Luckily my apartment building has a "courtyard" (some outside space where the trash is kept) where I can paint outside. Spray paint and small enclosed apartments do not mix well together!

Scottie never even had the chance to sit on Etsy or Craigslist, he went straight to Homebody Boutique in Brooklyn. I went by to check on him this weekend and the owner had a great story for me. An older women sat in it the other day and completely fell backwards! I was horrified! I told her that I would take Scottie home since he clearly wasn't stable, but she said that wasn't the problem. It was totally the old lady. Thankfully nobody was hurt, including Scottie!