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Why NOW is the time to start spending $ on marketing

So many of the people who I connect with every day on my Facebook page are small business owners. Many of you are in my industry of painting, home decorating, faux finishing and furniture painting! Many of you are just starting out in my industry and I want…

February 5, 2014

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What I have learned from some of my wealthiest clients…..

I have worked in the faux finishing /decorative painting field for over 13 years. In this time, we have worked in hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of homes. Many are average sized, middle-class homes and they are a huge part of our client base. Then I have a whole section…

January 28, 2014

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So you think you want to be self-employed?

I know you see me sitting by the neighborhood pool in the summertime in the middle of the day. And I know what you may be thinking....."it sure must be nice to be self-employed". Or maybe "it must be nice to have other people out working for you while you…

January 13, 2014

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Our Top 10 Painting Projects of 2013

2013 was a crazy busy year for The Magic Brush team! We did a huge variety of projects which is one of the reasons we love our jobs....it is never the same!!!! I tried to pick out my favorite 10 projects in no particular order. Here they are: #1)…

January 2, 2014

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My Word of The Year for 2014

Several years ago, I began praying for a word of the year from the Lord. The first year, I heard the word "courage". This was the year I learned how to swim and did my first triathlon and half marathon. I felt like a stallion! The 2nd year, I…

December 30, 2013

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Do you have “Fear of Man”?

I have always been a "people pleaser". I like peace and I dislike confrontation. I want everyone happy, happy, happy. Well the Lord started showing me a few years ago that while all of those peacemaking traits are wonderful....I was also suffering from "fear of man". I think many…

December 23, 2013

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My most talked about furniture finish

Every time I do this silver faux finish and post it on my Facebook page, you all go ga-ga!!!! It's gorgeous, isn't it?? (This post may contain affiliate links that help support my DIY blog. I only blog about products I use and love!) We do this silver furniture finish…

December 19, 2013

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Play up your furniture’s assets!

Ladies, have you seen the TV show "What NOT To Wear"? There are "rules" for picking out clothes for yourself. You should select items that flatter and play up your assets. And on the flip side.... stay away from clothes that draw attention to your flaws. And guess what??? I…

December 13, 2013

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My first speaking engagement – I thought I hated public speaking?

In the springtime, I was asked by a woman who I met thru The Red Apron to speak at her church's Christmas Gathering Women's event. I, of course asked for details. And when she said "1100 women in attendance" I thought I nearly may choke. Then she said that…

December 9, 2013

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Your fireplace is begging to be a focal point!

(Glaze over the original enameled fireplace) So are you decorating your fireplace for Christmas? Maybe adding some stockings? Some garland? Gazing into a roaring fireplace as the temps keep dropping? (My fireplace, decorated for fall) Well, I don't know about you, but as soon as Christmas decorations have…

December 2, 2013

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