distressing workshop

As you might have seen on my Facebook page last week I did a quick poll to see how interested y'all are in me hosting a distressing workshop. My photographer biz parter at the studio has been trying to talk me into doing one and I wasn't sure if I had enough interest...well i was wrong! Seems a lot of you would like to learn the tricks of the trade I have learned over 8 years in the art of distressing...let the fun begin....Here is the skinny!
when? Thursday, May 9th 2013 what time? 6-8:00 pm where? My studio Found 2491 Broad Ave memphis,tn 38112 The Good Stuff: I will show you "hands on" many distressing techniques used to make the old look new and the new look old. I will teach you tricks of repurposing and reusing.  Subjects of our workshop: {cabinet painting/resurfacing} {Glazing techniques} {Tools to "antique"} {Raw wood painting and distressing} {furniture painting and distressing} You will even get to paint your own 3x4 picture frame with my help  and you get to take it home with you. Nothing beats that pat on the back holding something in your hand YOU did yourself. I will have a question and answer period at the end for "special projects" you may have questions about. Ill do my best to give you the best advice I can. ***You can reserve your spot{$100 fee includes take home frame} by clicking the BUY button on the top right of my blog home page I will only take 20 spots so reserve yours soon!  email me with any questions deltagirlframes@gmail.com *You are welcome to bring Sippies and Snacks if you like!*no liability/judgement here though...I want us all to learn a lot and have a good time.

m o r e M O D...

obviously i cant get enough metallic and wallpaper inspired designs....so here is the newest addition to the delta girl fam....Mod Floral This is a new wood type as well, its 8" wide and made from plywood, very heavy and routed around the outer frame to give it a few nice additional touches. The trim in the inner opening is a metallic gold leaf that is 3" wide and mounts up about 1/2" it really gives it depth. This chunky wood mixed with such a wide inner trim looks super rich and perfect for a more formal space. 

Its available for purchase on etsy now!

new trim,new pattern,new metallics!

well 2013 has started off with a BIG bang and i have have been a busy lady! i have a few things to share that are N E W to delta girl. One is my new love of adding metallics to any group to really inspire the vintage feel. This canary yellow and grey set with pops of gold was made for a new baby girl's nursery and it truly ended up making the room. 

next on the radar is a N E W trim! The whimsey bubble trim for a newborn photograph or big girl room is just tooooooo cutsie! it is thick and the bubble pops off the frame. you really cant beat a great solid shabby frame...sometimes they are so understated but the perfect matte for a photo.

and last is a N E W pattern...we all know Greek Key is everywhere... on pillows, throws, serving trays,napkins and fabrics....I actually have it on on two side chairs in my living room. A frame is a perfect way to add the modern pattern to your room. This color combo of grey and a metallic silver would showcase a mirror simply chic as well. For a really neat post on all things GREEK KEY check out this blog .

Hope I got your brains jogging new frame ideas for me! They etsy shop opens for orders Monday! Have a great weekend y'all!

circles distressed frames

well hey there!!! i cant tell you how much i have missed y'all....really i have but  .... can i say i also enjoyed my time off. i was so busy and blessed to be booked up for the year on October 16th and i hunkered down in my new studio and my head didn't come up until December 20th...whew. I love this feeling of being caught up and hoping to stay that way {New years resolution #3}. i hope you all enjoyed some much needed time off too...i hope my new rules didn't scare anyone away from my last post ;) just trying to be real and up front....usually Southern women charm our way into saying things... i decided to go off the beaten path and be STRAIT up! 
ok on to the good stuff....I love you all and am so excited to share what i have been up to in the shop ....drumroll..... i did my very 1st all CIRCLE  distressed frame set. These go through 13 different processes to bring them to this eclectic meet rustic vibe. I have been dying to share all the pics my photography partner took. {she is uber amazing} so here they are! They are available on etsy{link is on my top tab bar} and I can also set up listing for individual ones as well. Just convo me through etsy. Hope you love! PLEASE feel free to PIN away!

hope you all had a very MERRY Christmas!

Here are a few tidbits to share gearing up for my Jan 2nd re-opening! Cant wait to see you guys  soon! Happy Holidays!! TURN AROUND: Current turn around time is *4 weeks. I have NO inventory, every frame is CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER. TURN around will stay at 4 weeks . I can only accommodate 10-15 frames per week and frames are made in order of purchase date. When a week fills up the shop will be put on vacation mode until the next week opens up. This is done to try and always have your custom frame to you with in 4 weeks time. *Subject to change *GOLDEN RULES to remember about owning/working with a "MOMMY" business:  #1. I am the CEO, i am also the Janitor, so remember I am only ONE person and I have only TWO hands, so emailing, picking wood, updating the collection, hand distressing each frame,showcasing and updating Facebook/blog/twitter, painting, and yes even the clean up all takes time so please know I will get to all of your emails and etsy convo's it may just take me 48 hours.  #2. There is no one to call when I am sick or one of my two sweet boys, or even when the hubby falls ill from time to time. Please understand 4 weeks may get pushed a day or three if the house turns into a sick ward ;) #3. My family IS and will always be my 1st priority, try and remember this when hiccups happen. I am not perfect and i do get MOMMY brain from time to time...try and take it easy on me ;). I want to bring you the most custom and unique frames out there but I also have to run this household, make it to PTA meetings, soccer practices and yes Janitor my own house ;) #4. Mommy's always want perfection {perfection takes time} and that goes without saying to anyone who has ever purchased a frame from me. As a testimony 80% of my orders all come from repeat customers. What a rewarding experience to put love and time and attention into something and receive the greatest compliment, which is REPEAT business. I would NEVER want to RUSH your order or frame and thats why i try to give you as much details up front to make it easier for us both!
Please remember to follow my studio Found! Here is a Ho Ho Ho from the girls! 

wanted to pop in

hey y'all! had to pop in and share some of the fun things that have been happing at Found, my new design studio :) We recently hosted our open house and were picked to be the makeup and costume shop for the Fashion Trashion show featuring Curb Couture form all of Memphis' top fashionistas. Paige and i have loved getting settled in and we wanted to say thanks to everyone who came out to support Delta Girl Frames and Paige Miller Photography! Welcome all my new followers as well! I cant wait to open back in January with lots of new news and FRAMES! See you soon! enjoy folks :)

 Fashion t R a S H i o N

 the WINNER

 love the target skirt!

 walking the GREEN carpet

Our Studio FOUND

 more prep work

 Models ready for the runway

 Greg at Garden Districts Creation

 Oak Hall creation by Zoe made from Oak Hall Shopping bags, even the hat and Earrings!

 The trashion show Prep

 Customers and more importantly friends!

 My UBER supportive HUBBY!

 Our Studio!

Paige and I after the party! REELING in our fun turnout!

until January...

hello my sweet friends..well i have a little news...the etsy shop isn't open today and i will not be taking any new orders until January (about 10 weeks)... with the new retail/workshop and being booked until January i will reopen the etsy shop and the list then. I am so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing job and fabulous loyal customers {tear} but i want to be back in January BETTER than ever with a shorter turn around, new designs and a MORE organized order system, being a "one woman show" i have gotten a little bit overwhelmed and want to start with a fresh new list in January and take the next ten weeks to get my new shop in order and take time for the holidays with my sweet hubs and family. I will be checking in here from time to time and i hope to see you at my grand opening this Saturday. I will have some great gift size frames for sale. thanks for such a great 2012 and i cant wait to see what 2013 hold for delta girl! xoxo