tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84168853536063497832024-03-13T11:02:47.858-07:00Behind the Red DoorJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-63154772182184776182015-01-23T06:04:00.004-08:002015-01-23T06:07:12.780-08:00Shop Updates and Bergere Preview2015 is already shaping up to be a busy year. If you follow us on Facebook, you've seen that we are moving. Again.
Last year we took the plunge and opened our retail space on Feb. 1. While that location was doing well, we had the opportunity to rent space in a highly visited area/destination (Historic Main Street in St. Charles) and we went for it. What they say is true, location is everything! Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-9111515993419409372014-08-19T10:00:00.000-07:002014-08-19T10:08:01.746-07:00Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Look Book Sneak PeekSo, I'm super excited about a brand new item we'll be getting in the shop very soon. Miss Mustard Seed recently published the very first Look Book for the MMS Milk Paint line. This has been in the works for a long time and it's finally here!
If you need some inspiration, this is gonna be your go-to book. If you need a refresher on how to mix or the best uses for hemp oil, this is gonna be your Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-5984590760648419312014-07-28T16:55:00.001-07:002014-07-28T16:55:06.070-07:00Behind the Red Door: SavannahAfter an 11-day marathon session of getting our new shop space open (more pics on that to come!), Jeff and I hit the road for a little R&R. Our favorite stop, by far, was Savannah. From the hanging Spanish moss to the historic Savannah Squares to cheese grits, I was in love with this city. Not to mention that it's not only legal, but highly encouraged, to walk around and drink adult beveragesJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-50930433042771462512014-07-15T09:16:00.000-07:002014-07-16T05:48:36.428-07:00Marble Top Step Down Dresser in Kitchen ScaleSometimes, you just get that feeling, ya know? I've been in major need of a new Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint display. I knew immediately that this old, marble top step down dresser was going to looove milk paint.
And it didn't disappoint!
Marble Top Step Down Dresser in MMSMP Kitchen Scale
Here's it is before. The marble tops come off and are HEAVY! Trust me. I almost broke my foot. (Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-58244139993416779382014-06-15T17:30:00.002-07:002014-06-16T11:15:11.416-07:00What is the Atelier?I'm getting super excited about how we're going to transform our current space in a collective market. I wanted to take the time to share our vision and what the space currently looks like (in case you've never been in). If you are thinking about applying (and I hope you do), following are some FAQ's and pics of what we'll be working with:
What is the Atelier at Frenchtown?
AtelierJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-62457695608311740672014-06-13T06:07:00.001-07:002014-06-13T06:07:44.064-07:00RDFCo. Presents....Are we completely insane?
I think I've asked myself and Jeff this about 238 times this week. The answer: Yes. Yes we are.
Just as we were settling in at our Frenchtown shop, we're excited to announce that we'll be moving to Historic Main Street! In a few weeks. Eek!
Since we opened in Feb., one of our most frequent customers has been Dan Hobbs, who owns Fox and Hound Antiques, along with his Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-5607403517403202142014-05-21T14:06:00.000-07:002014-05-21T14:06:27.217-07:00Milk Paint Tip: Easy Chippy TechniqueIt's another rainy afternoon here in STL, so I thought I would post this sunny piece I just finished. Well, almost finished. I also wanted to share a chipping technique I accidently discovered {although, I'm sure I'm not the first to do this}.
So, here's the before. This dresser came with a taller "brother", but I've painted them differently and don't plan on them selling together. Both are Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-17242300348983492922014-05-12T16:54:00.000-07:002014-05-12T16:54:12.265-07:00How To: Host a Succulent BarLike everyone else, I've been a bit obsessed with succulents lately. I brought a few that I planted in vintage containers to Vintage Market Days last month and they were a hit. Trying to think of a fun way to bring people to the shop for some spring shopping, I came across the idea of a succulent bar. We supply the succulents, soil, rocks, containers, etc. and customers could stop in and put Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-21147094927759782882014-04-28T10:51:00.000-07:002014-04-28T10:51:13.057-07:00Vintage Cabinet RevealIt's what's on the inside that counts. Right?
This vintage glass-front cabinet was one of the first pieces I found for the shop. I painted it with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Boxwood and finished it with hemp oil. It has just minor chipping and distressing.
He's a handsome fella...but, hasn't drawn much attention since we've opened. I decided to add a little surprise to the inside (it Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-35463945631856711032014-04-23T16:41:00.000-07:002014-04-24T16:20:49.060-07:00Milk Paint Makeover: Goodwill DresserDuring the week, I have two mornings I dedicate to picking, thrifting and stocking up on items for the shop. I usually make the same route, making about 5-7 stops. (Not counting picking up lunch at Starbucks). Some days I score big (today I was able to stock up on a ton of cute containers for a DIY event I'm planning).
A couple weeks ago, I made a last minute stop at a local thrift store and Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-63026768797708567102014-04-16T17:32:00.001-07:002014-04-16T17:32:43.869-07:00Shop Envy: Seabold Vintage Market
I've had a serious case of Shop Envy for years. Eight years ago I walked into a local, popular home decor shop and thought, "Now, THIS is the type of store I would like to own. Someday."
What started as a fleeting thought eight years ago is now a reality. As we were getting our brick & mortar ready, we scoured photos of our fave shops for inspiration. Having a little Shop Envy is Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-46837940799293398222014-04-11T11:12:00.002-07:002014-04-11T11:12:28.125-07:005 on FridayThere's been so much going on lately, I thought I would do a 5 on Friday this week to give you all a little recap.
1. It's hard to believe its already been a week since Vintage Market Days! It was a crazy few days. I was blown away by all the awesome vendors. Not only beautifully handpainted/handcrafted goods, but just the great eye for unique finds all of the vendors had. We were so happy Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-25129472700675572162014-04-08T17:37:00.000-07:002014-04-08T17:37:41.675-07:00DIY: How to Get the Weathered Wood Look on New WoodI'm excited to share this post today. About a week ago, we delivered a custom farmhouse table that Jeff handcrafted from an old door. The new owners, Stephan and Samantha, stopped by our shop back in February and just happened to be looking for a dining room table. Jeff talked with them at-length during their first visit and we were so happy when they emailed us soon after saying they wanted a Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-65535171017536723772014-03-31T17:40:00.003-07:002014-03-31T17:40:29.199-07:00St. Louis Vintage Market Days: If I Was Shopping...In my past life, I was an event planner. One of my favorite events we did was an annual food and wine tasting. Food was presented by STL's top chefs. Amazing wine was served. The auction was always packed with goodies. Unfortunately, I was always too busy being bossy to truly enjoy it. I always said, "Someday, I'm going to be an attendee and not be so bossy." (Who am I kidding, I didn't say the Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-7963180725354723632014-03-14T10:32:00.000-07:002014-03-14T10:32:02.838-07:00Milk Paint Workshops at RDFCo.
Furniture painting is a popular trend. What better way to give new life to a worn piece! Whether you have an old table you want to give a facelift or picked up a great deal at a thrift store, a coat of milk paint can make a huge transformation.
I've designed our Milk Paint 101 workshops to be a fun, relaxing end to your weekend (or to kick off your week). They will be held select Sundays Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-31043567590279824002014-03-10T18:58:00.001-07:002014-03-10T18:58:42.241-07:00Miss Mustard Seed's Color of the Month: French Enamel
I've had this large buffet since before we opened our doors. It was one of the first pieces I purchased, but in the rush of getting the shop ready, I didn't have time to give it a facelift. I also wasn't quite ready to commit to a color and look. We put it out anyway, with a "pick your color" tag.
Before
I knew it would be the perfect piece to host our milk & cookies bar Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-45691641157659035372014-02-26T17:34:00.000-08:002014-02-26T17:34:08.446-08:00Grand + opening DetailsI can't believe how fast this month has flown by. One month ago, this is what we were working on:
And here we are today:
It's been an exciting month. We've met alot of great people. Neighboring shops in Frenchtown have been so supportive. We can't wait to team up with everyone to come up with great ideas and events to bring even more people to our little area.
But first, we must have Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-415850247212101702014-02-05T07:10:00.000-08:002014-02-05T07:10:09.654-08:00What to Expect When You Visit RDFCo.
We try to stick to two rules when stocking our shop: offer handcrafted, restyled or found items. And, it must be something we would put in our own home. If we don't truly love it, how can we be passionate about it and sell it to our customers? These might sound like easy rules to follow, but they are hard to stick to as we build a curated selection.
So, what the heck does all that mean?Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-982211152853578002014-01-18T19:44:00.000-08:002014-01-18T19:44:16.191-08:00How to Use Milk Paint as a StainI'll admit, I'm fairly new to milk paint. I was always a little hesitant to use it, because of the whole "you don't know where it will chip" factor (Don't worry, we have things to help with that). And, the fact that you mix it yourself was always a little overwhelming.
During the last couple of months, I've been experimenting and using it more. I've discovered colors that I would never have Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-60471372042038786942014-01-10T06:46:00.001-08:002014-01-10T06:46:12.173-08:00The Story
Red Door Furniture Co. started from a table Jeff made more than a decade ago. It was made out of an old door his dad found on a job site in downtown St. Louis. He spent hours and hours stripping and sanding the top of the table. By the time he got to the underside, he grabbed the nearest thing he could find...a can of red paint and slapped on a coat. Years later, we named our little company Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-11970868476098576612014-01-08T17:00:00.001-08:002014-01-08T17:00:43.979-08:00Shop Update & PreviewLet me start by apologizing for the following crappy photos. My favorite little camera decided it was tired of my incessant need to photograph furniture painting, food and my dogs, and has decided it would rather live in the world of dead cameras. May it RIP.
Besides my crappy iPhone camera, my only other option is our DSLR. I know I need to start using it more, but, it's kinda a pain. This Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-43523541514513338242014-01-02T08:29:00.002-08:002014-01-02T08:29:37.810-08:0030 Days Til Store Opening {And a Giveaway}Me: "I've gotten us into quite a pickle."
Hubbie: "Yes you have."
We picked up the keys to our shop on New Year's Eve. 30 days until we open. Our to-do list lists are pretty long. If I think about it too much, it's paralyzing. We have to just put it aside and plow through it all.
Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing updates as we get ready and previews of what we'll have to offer. Jessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-64319888962837863802013-12-13T12:05:00.000-08:002013-12-13T12:05:24.670-08:00Righting a WrongWhen it came to our dining room table, I had a vision. I knew what I wanted it to look like. At the time, I didn't want to paint it and stripping it was out of the question (I try to avoid that at all costs. I'm very impatient). I sanded a little...but, it pretty much remained that same.
So, I just went ahead anyway and applied liming wax, and ended up with this:
I wasn't entirely happy withJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-14718370249704706922013-12-05T16:03:00.000-08:002013-12-05T16:03:04.550-08:00Exciting News: RDFCo. to Open Shop in FrenchtownYou know how it feels to be holding back a secret...and you just can't wait to blurt it out? But, you want to wait until all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed? Well, everything finally came together this week and tonight we officially wrapped things up: We are excited to announce that we'll be opening a brick and mortar shop in February 2014! Eek!
Our shop will be in the historic FrenchtownJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552519821853569677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416885353606349783.post-73986689435169535282013-11-09T15:30:00.004-08:002013-11-09T15:30:22.001-08:00DIY: Steel Wool and Vinegar Wood Stain
We are in home project overload right now. We're closing on our new house on Wednesday (YAY!) and it's a mad dash to get everything ready. One of the things on our to-do list was to freshen up our computer desk. We picked up this table several years ago at an antique store...it's already been thru a couple of makeovers since we brought it home. Here's what it looked like when we bought it:
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