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What I learned as a Small Business Owner in 2020

I know it’s a bit late to be sharing a 2020 wrap-up post, but that’s honestly evidence of how this year has gone for me–just behind, on all the things.  …

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5 Reasons You Aren’t Making Money in Your Booth or Vendor Business

I LOVE a booth business! Starting my own 7 years ago was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It gave me the opportunity to put my creative skills …

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My Top Business Tools for Your Creative Business

Seven years ago, on a whim, I started my business –  Lost & Found. I really was just looking for a hobby, something fun to do that would give me a …

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Small Business Insights from My Trip to Niagara Falls (at the Fusion Mineral Paint Merchant Conference)

Hi Friends! While this post DOES have some small business insights, I’ll confess that it’s also about 80% pure eye candy 🙂 I had to share these amazing images with …

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What I Learned from My Chat with Miss Mustard Seed

Yes . . . You read the title of this post correctly! I recently had the amazing privilege of sitting down for a chat with Marian Parsons, THE Miss Mustard …

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Gearing Up to Help You Succeed – 4 New Things Coming in 2018

First off, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who emailed me and commented on the last post I shared.  This has been such a …

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Why I’m Now Selling Milk Paint . . . In Case You’ve Been Wondering!

To all of my regular readers . . . I owe you an apology. I think I may have confused a lot of you! After two years of posting about Fusion Mineral …

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5 Tips to Stage Your Flipped Furniture Photos

Today I want to talk a little business with you all, specifically about how to set up and stage attractive, well-thought-out, professional looking photos of your furniture makeovers. Some of you …

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New Display at Antique Company Mall Booth & Surgery Update

Today marks the 9th day since my spinal surgery (wondering why? Read about that here), and it’s for sure been the best day yet! Thank you so much to everyone …

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Growing Pains | Changes Coming in 2017

Let me start off by saying I don’t really have anything practical to share in this post.  No decorating ideas, or furniture painting tips, or antique finds. In a way, this …

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Hi, I’m Melanie! But my friends call me Mel.

Home is where life is both lived and recovered from. It’s an oasis to refresh your family as well as your friends. But creating that space shouldn’t break the bank.

I hope this blog helps you create your own beautiful home on a budget.

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