Time Flies

Too much time has gone by since I last posted!  Things got busy.  But I do want to update you on my progress.

• Got an official Tax ID
• Bought the rights to www.curbsiderevival.com as a domain (not active yet)
• Began drafting my ideas for a logo (more about that later)
• Did tons of research
• Went to my first estate sale
• Got an application for a booth at the monthly Georgetown Market
• Completed the first piece of furniture for a paying customer!!!

As always, I started this piece before I ever snapped a picture.  I get too excited to wait for a photo-op.  Here is the final product for the "Berry Dresser"

I am very happy with how she turned out.  I did not reattach the hardware yet because I want to give the paint and wax a chance to cure.  I think my customer picked out a great color for this piece which will go in her daughter's room.  I used Annie Sloan's Old White with clear wax to get this look. I did a combination of sanding and wet wiping to get the distressed effect. 

 

I have also made some decisions and goals for this blog.

 

1. I plan to update on Sunday nights, that seems to be the quietest time for me to get in front of the computer and think.

 

2.  I will be writing about setting up this new business and occasional life stories

 

3.  I have also planned out some topics to cover:

• Registering Curbside with Williamson  County
• An adventure climbing around the set for a TV show
• Going Thrifting
• Estate Sales
• A trip to Round Top!!!
• Setting up a market booth
• Working at the market
• An interview with an Artist friend who has a successful Etsy business
• Designing a logo
• Marketing my business using social media

Wow that's a lot!! I hope some of these topics interest you and that you will stop by each week to check on me.  I have a lot to learn!