Do you have a question about painting furniture? Maybe something regarding an application technique or color combination and cannot seem to find your answer any where? Well, look no further! Just shoot me a “Dear Purple Painted Lady” email and I will respond back within a day! (I will also post your question and the answer here for all to see – in case they have the same question as you.) Please email me at takuntz@rochester.rr.com – subject noted as “Dear Purple Painted Lady” Looking forward to hearing from you!
PS here is a little disclaimer and a promise to you! My advice given will be based on my experience. I will not endorse a product I do not believe in – just for the sake of making a buck! I use latex paint and have my preferences. I also use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I use latex paint-and LOVE it and have my preferences regarding that (for instance- I will always recommend Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams or Lowes Valspar paint.) Again- I love Latex paint…..but I also use and love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint- I even sell it at my store because I believe in the product that much and am impressed with all of the different ways it can be applied or used. Try making a “lime wash” out of latex. (hoping you sense my sarcasm there!) Anyway- not all of my projects would I use ASCP for….I choose the type of paint I use based on the end vision I have for the piece and desired finish I am going for. But I have yet to find latex paint be velvety silkie smooth like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint- but again- they may not be the main requirement of a project!
My website and Facebook page are here for information and education and hopefully exposure to my store and painted pieces for sale- not to mention how much I learn through my customers. My focus in life is being a decorative painter, shop owner and my number one job- being a mom to my miracle daughter Danni! I am not “here” to become the next “Miss Mustard Seed.” Who by the way I dearly adore, respect and believe is a trail blazer for all women! ….. Now- my next statement is NOT referring to her – because again- if it was not for Miss Mustard Seed I would not have been turned on to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint…so by the most remote chance Miss Mustard Seed you ever happen to come across my little blog among the millions out there- THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!
Now- back to my thoughts on blogging. On the flip side I am cautious when reading a blog because just like with anything from paint to politics…once you become so big – you have less time creating and have to spend more time PR’ing. And let’s face it- if you are not selling a finished piece you have to make your money somewhere- and how do you think blogger’s do that? I think about the fact- that when a blogger creates a review on a tool or product that was provided to them- and not purchased with their own hard earned cash- hmm…..how could they ever be truly honest in their review. As a hypothetical example and again, please note …..NOT related to any blogger – how many of you would go out and spend over $500 for a paint sprayer? But yet- if it was given to you to be reviewed on your site……and it only performed as good as $70 sprayer- how do you blog about that?
Well- I hope that this information is helpful and let’s you understand my perspective. I may not be the best shop keeper in the sense- I will turn down a sale if I feel there is another product or service my customer could benefit from. But I do believe I will gain a customer for life and their trust by always doing what is right!!!! So, come on in and meet me- you can then see my philosophy on life, relationships and ethics in action!
Thanks for taking a few moments out of your life to enter mine.
Trish – The Purple Painted Lady
