Thank you for being our customer! Truly- sincerely- I mean that! In this global world – where the internet provides endless choices- the fact that you are here at The Purple Painted Lady is huge! That’s me, Trish in front of the shop. I am the lucky one who gets to work this incredible team below!

I promote that we offer the best customer service in this industry. In fact- just read the post HERE to understand how I feel about customer service and my expectations on how we serve you. I believe strongly in customer service, but The Purple Painted Lady would not be what it is with out all the lovely ladies that are part of our team in little ole’ Palmyra, NY.

I am extremely grateful for them and they all possess unique skills and talents that compliment one another and when added up as a whole- make us pretty awesome. So, this post is dedicated to them! I will be adding more photos and bio’s this coming week, but for now………

THIS IS AIMEE:  Let me introduce you to our Amazing Aimee, Curator Extraordinaire! If you have ever walked into The Purple Painted Lady and thought, “Wow! This is pretty.” It is all because of this chick! Aimee has the unique talent of taking a pile of random “stuff” and making it look like we intentionally purchased it to all go together. She inherited this superpower from her beautiful mama, Kim.  Aimee is also very well versed in Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and has painted a kitchen or two or twenty! Aimee is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She has a huge heart, cares deeply and is an avid blood donor with the Red Cross! I would want her blood since Aimee is a big time runner and I bet her blood is filled with superpower hemoglobin! LOL Aimee is a born nurturer and in my opinion, an incredible mom! She adores her family and enthusiastically – has always wanted to be a mom. Aimee is the type of person you want as a friend and I am lucky because not only is she one of my best friends, but I also get to work with her!  She is creative and always willing to try anything! Aimee knows all the best places to go out to and makes the best meatloaf you will ever have! Aimee wears many hats here…..procurement, merchandiser, customer support, painter and order packer. If you are part of the team here – you will quickly know- you wear many hats. Thanks again Aimee for taking that workshop at The Purple Painted Lady all those years ago and not running away when I approached you about joining my circus!!!!

THIS IS JESS! We’d love to introduce you to Jess who is part of the TPPL team! Jess is dynamic and plays a double agent role around here since she also amazingly manages our seasonal event barn called Fig Hollow Barn. Jess is an artist and did a pop up in front of our old shop. Trish liked her vibe so much that she pestered her to join our circus! Jess had a moment of weakness, and well, the rest is history! Jess is passionate on supporting a charity called Dear Jack Foundation which provides quality of life programs for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Jess sells items she makes under the name Love For Leukemia – which you can find on etsy. To date, Jess has raised almost $85,000. (a standing ovation is well deserved here!) Jess also loves her family and is an amazing mom. She will create these elaborate themed parties for her daughter Cali’s birthdays. (I mean, like in over the top details and decorating) In fact, I wish I had Jess for a mom decades ago! Jess is super into music, going to concerts, traveling and interior design. The photo of her with the dolphin was taken on a trip about a year ago, and I believe she said it was one of her favorite days alive! Her love for music clearly was inherited from her dad! Jess helps us here at the shop with packaging but …..we like to joke that Jess was born with this special chromosome that gives her exceptional organizational superpowers. She can walk into a space that is pure chaos and easily compartmentalize to make sense of it all. By the time she spins around, everything is bundled, toted, and placed in a space that is neat and easy to find. We always think she must be purging items but she is just a master at organizing! Jess is also, the operations and event manager at our beautiful 85 year old barn called Fig Hollow. Primarily we host weddings but in 2023, we will host some additional various events and a couple music concerts. Jess is impeccable with supporting the brides and grooms and managing the most finite details to make experiences there – absolutely perfect! Her event coordination skills are on pointe! She is extremely valued and appreciated!

Meet Lori: Lori is our funky junk facilitator! She is a local artist, who loves color and all things creative! Music, art, are totally her vive……..you will absolutely enjoy spending some time with her. And a little background, Lori happens to be a school bus driver (lucky kids) and lived in NYC for a good portion of her life. But we’re super glad she moved to upstate NY! She has painted nearly every surface in her house and will be happy to set you on a fun painting path. If you are adventurous- then she is ready to go 120mph with you. If you are hesitant, maybe unsure of the paint process, she will hold your hand and guide you at the speed and style that is your comfort zone.

This is Ari!  The one taking the selfie with the big smile!  First, it is serendipidous on how life works out.  Ari has lived around the corner from me for years and we had never met!  I posted an ad for some help at our annual festival and she responded.  Lo, and behold, who knew I was meeting my next Shipping Manager!  A breath of fresh air, she is.  Ari came in and in two months learned what takes most years.  She is a dynamo and I would challenge a Navy Seal to keep up with her work ethic and loyalty!  

Ari is a “boy mom” and loves her family and hubby fiercly And her family circle includes her furry babies that she is also pretty busy with because she has a huge heart and has taken in quite a few who needed to be rescued.

In her spare time, she loves hosting gatherings at her home with all her son’s friends.  A happy home is one filled with lots of laughter and activity!

Chloe:   Chloe is standing to the right of Ari above in the photo.

Chloe is super artsy, loves all things nature and her “anatomically correct” floral and antomology tattoos prove that!  And who knows, maybe someday, a future business partner on a flower farm dream we often talk about starting!  Did I mention she was the first woman in her BSA Troop to obtain being an Eagle Scout?  Well, she was!  Much to the inspiration of her mom, dad and brother!  And now, she is still very active with BSA, volunteering and mentoring the next generation!  Chloe has been with us since she was in high school!  She is a key part of our business operations and is crucial to our new IOD releases and shipping also. 

And …..  let’s introduce Tracy- she is to the left of Ari. Both of our families have been good friends and our daughter’s best friends, for like….. a very long time!

Tracy is a girl mom and….. a cat grandma.  Meow!  She has an incredible family and they all love to play board games.  And hey, just for fun, they also like to experiment to what happens to random objects in a microwave!  No joke!

Tracy’s outlook on life is always full of sunshine and she enjoys spending time with her friends.

Next we have Sara.  Yes, she is crazy and loves to climb trees!  Or, pallet racking, LOL. Sara is amazingly enthusiastic and has a tremendous amount of energy!  She is a dynamo in our warehouse and wicked necessary for running our annual festival.  Sara helps me have sanity!  She’s spunky and has been a life saver, in more ways than one! And get a load of this….Sara’s daughter Alayna is now part of our team too.  

And- I still need to share about Alayna and Alex…so stay tuned!

But at least you know that when you order from The Purple Painted Lady® – you are supporting all of us! : )

IT’S TIME!  The 2025 Iron Orchid Designs Summer Release is LIVE!FREE SHIPPING WITH PRODUCTS IN YOUR CART TOTALLING OVER $50AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.Just Click The Link Next To Images Below To Launch The ONLINE Store.TransfersAre you in love with all four? Well… We bundled them for you!  StampsDo you wish you could just add all of these Stamps to your cart with a click of a button? We got you…MouldsWe won’t even ask… Here’s the Bundle InlaysGilded TransfersNow that you have seen it all… would you like the entire release? Here is the Everything Bundle! This Bundle includes one of EVERYTHING that you saw above.Or maybe you would like Everything EXCEPT the Inlays? No worries… we have that too!And don’t forget! If you spend more than $50 for IOD, you get FREE SHIPPING!!

MENAGERIE TRANSFER

HOME SWEET HOME TRANSFER

SAINT GERMAIN

SARAH FEATON BOTANICAL’S TRANSFER

MERCY HOUSE CHITENGE STAMP

FOLK STORY STAMP

FLORA & VINE STAMP

THE WALTZ STAMP

CHANTICLEER MOULD

HERALDRY MOULD

LEONIDAS MOULD

UNICORNS MOULD

DITSY BLOOMS INLAY

FLORIOGRAPHY DECOR INLAY

The Count Down Is ON!The 2025 IOD Summer Release is happening on May 22nd at 1pm Eastern!

The 2025 IOD Summer collection includes: ♥  4 Moulds ♥  2 Paint Inlays ♥  4 Transfers ♥  1 Gilded Transfer ♥  4 Stamps Just like in the past, The Purple Painted Lady will offer “BUNDLES” on our online store.   What is a bundle?  Well, if you are looking to purchase all of the moulds in this release, we will have a bundle for that.  This allows you in one click of your mouse, to purchase all four moulds.  We will bundle all the transfer into one group, all of the stamps bundles into one group, etc. And, if you are going to splurge and purchase every item in this release – we will that also!We hope by creating bundles that it saves you time from having to search out each item individually to then add to your cart.   So, be ready at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST  for the 2025 IOD Summer Collection to GO LIVE! Shop in person or online at The Purple Painted Lady!  We will have an updated post with photos and quick links to all products.

And don’t forget! On May 22nd ONLY….if you spend more than $50 on IOD – you will receive FREE SHIPPING!!

Do you follow us on Facebook and Instagram? We’re always sharing info and news over there and it’s a great way to stay updated!  Like- how is our adventure transforming our 4,200 sq ft 1840’s farmhouse into an Airbnb going?

New Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan Colors are out NOW! April 15, 2025 Celebrate 35 creative years of Annie Sloan with us! CANVAS CHALK PAINT Canvas is a soft versatile colour that can be the star of the show or work with other colours as the perfect neutral. This organic putty-tinted shade is named after the shade you will find on a painter’s canvas. Canvas is a pale muted beige that will work as the perfect furniture paint in both contemporary and traditional interiors. Canvas is a neutral that will work with must interior design styles from rustic farmhouse to contemporary modern and sophisticated traditional. It pairs beautifully with natural materials like stone, wood and dark metals. Combine Canvas with many of our other neutrals to create a soft calming scheme. Try it with oatmeal and stone tones and earthy browns like Honfleur for a clean and contemporary look. This understated taupe shade with its warm undertones also works beautifully with the cooler greens and blues in the Chalk Paint palette – from the deep and bright colours to the more muted pastel colours. It is also a colour that works with earthy red such as Paprika Red and Primer Red, as well as Honfleur and Coco, together with our earthy pinks like Jaipur Pink and Antionette. JAIPUR CHALK PAINT Jaipur in the heart of Rajasthan, India, is known as the Pink City because all the buildings are various shades of dusty ancient pink. Set in the midst of an area of incredible craftsmanship, Jaipur is an endlessly inspiring city and gave its name to this soft sophisticated pink. Jaipur Pink is a dusty earthy pink with a softness to it. Whilst it was inspired by India, this pink is everywhere in countries like France and Italy; it has the look of traditional plaster – slightly dirty and muted with a timeless olde-world quality. There is nothing Barbie about this pink! Jaipur Pink lightens to make other pinks or add Arles to make it more of an earthy ochre. In India it is a colour that works with earthy yellows, browns and reds like Old Ochre Honfleur and Primer Red.  Use Jaipur Pink with warmer neutrals like Original, Old White and Rococo White for a cohesive sophisticated look. Jaipur Pink also works with strong colours like Tyrian Plum, Cambrian Blue and Olive to create fresh modern interiors. ROCOCO WHITE CHALK PAINT Rococo White is the softest white with a touch of Antionette to give it just a hint of pink. It a pretty neutral white that’s the essence of Rococo – the romantic style of art, architecture and decoration that began in France in the 1730s. Rococo style combined white and pastel colours with curves, gilding and frescoes and was pretty and gentle. Rococo White is reminiscent of the softest pink of the inside of a shell – delicate and pretty. The word rococo comes from the French word ‘rocaille” which was a method of decorating grottos and fountains using shells and pebbles. Rococo White has a frivolity and lightness about it. Use it with gold to create the opulence of an 18th century palace (think of Marie Antoinette’s dairy in the Palace of Versailles!). Mix Rococo White with other pastel colours like Antoinette, Louis Blue, Duck Egg Blue, Versailles and Svenska Blue and greys like Paris Grey and Chicago Grey. It works with a neutral like French Linen for a more traditional country house look or with gentled muted greens like Coolabah and Capability Green. SANDALWOOD RED CHALK PAINT Sandalwood Red is a bright, lively colour that sits somewhere between pink and red. It was inspired by the colour of antique Chinese lacquered cabinets, chests and ginger pots, which are a strong dramatic shade of coral. Sandalwood Red is an optimistic joyful colour that feels fresh and modern. It’s a colour that will energise any space. Use Sandalwood Red with Athenian Black to create a traditional oriental look, which will look striking against a bright Carnaby Yellow wall. Sandalwood Red is also a colour which has a 1950s Palm Beach look. Think vibrant patterns, tropical vibes and off-beat happy bright sherbet colours. Use Sandstone Red with Provence, Capability Green, Paloma, Louis Blue and Coolabah Green for that retro Palm Springs laid back Beach Boys vibe. Used with Pure and Antoinette, Sandalwood Red looks vibrant yet mellow. TYRIAN PLUM CHALK PAINT Annie describes Tyrian Plum is a wonderfully sophisticated earthy dark reddish-purple colour with real warmth and depth. Trish, The Purple Painted Lady describes it as a yummy, moody, dusty plum. This rich mellow aubergine colour has been making an appearance as a supporting shade for the past few years, but now it’s time for this rich jewel colour to take centre stage. Tyrian Plum’s warmth, ripeness and depth of pigment will flatter north-facing spaces and works especially well in intimate spaces like dining rooms and bedrooms. Tyrian Plum pairs beautifully with many different colours in the Chalk Paint palette. With classic neutrals like County Grey and Old White it will evoke neo-classical elegance. Blend with Honfleur and Burgundy with gold leaf details and set against an Olive or Pale Mallow backdrop for a dramatic look. Create a dark Victorian feel with jewel tones like Knightsbridge Green, or Amsterdam Green – or a contemporary look with Coolabah Green. The colour is named after Tyrian purple, a natural pigment extracted from sea snails in ancient times.  The dye was also called royal purple or imperial purple and greatly prized in antiquity because it was so time-consuming and expensive to harvest. Chalk Paint® is the versatile furniture paint developed by Annie Sloan in 1990. With no need for sanding or priming, you can simply pop open the tin, roll up your sleeves, dip in your brush and apply paint to furniture. Works on wood, metal, laminate, concrete, indoors, outdoors and beyond.Breath a little spring into your spaces with these fresh new colors from Annie Sloan.

Hello you gorgeous Purple Painted Lady Family! You might want to grab a seat for this one…because the Iron Orchid Design 2025 Spring Collection is dropping on The Purple Painted Lady’s Birthday….like literally, Trish is turning 55 and the IOD release are both happening on Thursday, February 13th at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST!🎉

Hhere is what you can expect in the Spring Collection:

♥5 Moulds

♥2 Paint Inlays

♥3 Transfers

♥2 Gilded Transfers

♥5 Stamps

February 13th is coming at both of us like a freight train, but there is still enough time to clear some space in your craft room and start dreaming up your spring projects. 

The 2025 Spring Collection will be available for purchase on reveal day! Shop in person or online at The Purple Painted Lady! We will be hosting a Facebook LIVE also.

Mark your calendars, set those alarms, and get ready to create! This release is packed with scrumptious springtime beauty, and we can’t wait to see what you dream up. 

P.S. Just like last time, for easy online shopping, we will create “BUNDLES” so you can purchase all of the moulds with one click, or the entire release with a single click!