02/28/2026
Each client comes with their own special talents. Julie's personality is "I can do it". That coupled with a C.P.A.'s lightening fast math skills and, well.... stand back.
I use a fair amount of basic math in my business, but I learned early on that by the time I got the calculator fired up, she had the answer.
Buying an insanely well-priced, (75% off) Bernhardt Dining Table in Dallas was a real coup, getting it home, however, was another matter. Yes, we could have used a traditional shipping method, but that would eat into the savings.
There was a solid two hour window of chaos: unsuccessful U-Haul rentals, hitch that didn't fit, brake lights that refused to cooperate.
Finally we hit on UShip/Shipley which has driver's bidding on your load.
Even after paying the trucking firm, she still netted 60% off that table. Worth the anguish? You bet!
I usually do a good bit of diy "craft type" work on each job, or I send things to the workroom. Not this time.
Julie was up for painting "Anything."
Change the color on the fireplace screen✅️
Little ball finial needs an update. ✅️
Not enough gold on the foyer light? Paint!✅️
Side table gold doesn't match the picture frame above? Paint it!✅️
Trim on "Everything". She became an expert with fabric glue. Tape trim on stools under consoles, braid on lampshades.✅️
The ceramic flower installation? I had the size and pattern in mind and began creating an organic, artistic interpretation.
The C.P.A./math brain had a different vision. 😉
There were several iterations. A true exercise in collaboration, listening/and learning. In the end we were both thrilled with the result.
My all-time favorite moment....Julie asked if she could blow insulation inside the brass drum cocktail table. Genius idea! Practical and simple.
When the table arrived, she told me it had the distinct sound of a metal drum, no matter what was set on top of it.
After checking with the manufacturer, we were given the green light. The next time I was at the house, the drum was silent felt and noticeably more substantial.
There were more hair-brained schemes from Lucy and Ethel, but you get the idea.😘
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