Welcome to my world

For most of my life I was just like everyone else, working to pay the bills. I had the usual office job. Although throughout high school I wanted something completely different. I was known as the "bag lady" growing up. I saved everything! I loved being creative and thinking outside of the box. I started recycling old clothes and creating new hip pieces of clothing from old unwearable ones. After graduating I spent one year working day and night to save up as much money as I could to travel across the country to Las Angeles, CA to pursue my dreams of becoming a fashion designer. After some time I realized this just wasn't for me. Being very family oriented I couldn't be so far from my family missing out on precious time with them. Upon moving back home I started all over again and this time I pursued Interior design. I have always had a creative nature. I got my normal office job while going to school. I started doing really well and before I knew it I was being promoted and given raises, and soon enough 6 years had pasted and school took a back burner. Although I never gave up on my creative nature I spent all my free time working on refurbishing furniture. I loved how I was able to create new things from old useless items. Well, long story short I wasn't happy. Sitting behind a desk everyday just didn't suit me. I found myself daydreaming more and more of my new creations. Taking one giant leap of faith I ended up here! I have spent over 10 years working on my business "Unusual Fit" as a hobby and know it's my full time job! Every day I go to bed and wake up feeling happy and fulfilled. By all means it is certainly not all fairytales! It is in fact the most difficult and exhausting venture I have ever pursued. BUT I wouldn't change it for the world.

Bedroom Gallery Wall

Creating a Unique Vintage Mirror

This vintage mirror needed a little bit of help looking its age. So, I took the mirror apart and worked some magic! First, I used paint stripper on the back of the mirror. It has to sit for about 15 minutes so I then started working on the frame. I sanded it down and wiped away all the dust. I painted the frame a teal color and let it dry. Then moving back to the mirror to remove the stripper. I removed most of the paint, leaving small patchy areas untouched. I then sanded certain areas where I wanted to remove the "mirror" effect ( it would look like a plain piece of glass). I chose two different shades of gold acrylic paint to add to the age. I used a sponge to apply the acrylic paint to the glass. I LOVE scrapbooking paper, it can be used for millions of things! I used it to create the words behind the glass. You will have to work with the paint, re-sanding and then paper until you create the desired look. Going back to the frame I sanded down the teal paint a little and then added some glaze. When that dried I once again.. sanded. The four gold circles at each corner are metal pieces I took off the bottom of a chair. I painted them gold and while still damn hammered them into place so the hammer would leave a mark in the paint. I seal the frame with poly before putting it back together. The best part is as you move around the mirror you can see all the effects and still see your reflection!