Last Name Family Sign

wedding sign by reloved signs

This charming Last Name Family Sign is the latest addition to my new line of refined rustic signs, and I am so happy to share it here today. I'm calling my new line of signs "refined rustic" as I really feel my style is evolving away from the distressed and shabby look, while fiercely hanging on to my rustic soul... with a more polished vibe. Does ...continue reading

As for Me and My House sign

We will serve the Lord sign by reloved signs

I am so excited to debut my new As For Me and My House sign, from my new line of hand painted designs that I've been working on, for my little sign shop, reLoved Signs!! Wouldn't it be lovely to welcome guests into your home with this gorgeous family sign, painted in my refined rustic style?! This As for me and my house sign is a charming statement ...continue reading

reLoved Signs – What’s your story?

Custom Anniversary Sign reLoved Signs

reLoved Signs : Creating custom handmade Wedding Signs, Anniversary Subway Signs, Family Storyboards and more! Every reLoved Sign tells a story… Mine? I’m just a small town, southern California girl who loves to paint… When I’m not chasing after the kids or the cows, you’ll usually find me in my little workshop with a cup of coffee in one hand and a paint ...continue reading

Family Mission Statement

Family Mission Statement Sign reLoved

Today, I'd like to share with you a Family Mission Statement Sign I recently painted. But first... I'm going to get a little heavy!  If you know me in real life, then you know my grandpa was an incredibly important person to my family. He wasn't a rich man, not wealthy at all... But he truly was the greatest man I've ever known. The legacy he left me was ...continue reading

Happiness is Organic

Happiness is organic sign

This little Happiness is Organic sign of mine has become ever-so popular lately! ...And I couldn't be prouder! This month marked a small (2 year) milestone for my little sign shop. And THIS is one of the first signs I designed when I started painting signs. I made it as a gift for a local Organic Farm. I originally was not going to offer the ...continue reading

Dining Chairs Redo

Dining Chair Makeover

One of my clients brought me these gorgeous dining chairs that she wanted refinished. I had already refinished the matching table top, which came out so beautiful! But darn it! I forgot to take good before and after photos!! The chairs and table had a shabby white finish. She decided to keep that finish on the table base and go with a dark grey on the chairs ...continue reading

New Farm and Ranch Signs in the shop

Farm and Ranch Sign

Farm and Ranch Signs Since it's almost a new year, I thought I'd introduce a couple of new Farm and Ranch signs I painted over the holidays. These reLoved Signs are available for purchase in my Etsy shop. I've had a few custom requests for Farm and Ranch Signs. The first being a green "What Happens at the Farm, Stays at the Farm" sign, and I loved the ...continue reading

My Anti-Retail Christmas

Shop Local This Christmas

Yes, that's correct. Again this year, I am striving for an anti-retail Christmas. Now, don't get me wrong. I am not Scrooge McDuck when it comes to Christmas. In fact, the holidays are my favorite time of the year! But the idea of shopping for my loved ones in an over crowded, retail-chain giant super-store warehouse just doesn't fill me with a festive ...continue reading

My Barn Obsession

barn obsession

Yes, it's true... I have a slight Barn Obsession. It's nothing that I need an intervention for... yet! Delightedly, this obsession of mine has actually brought a few good things into my life recently! Now my little barn does not compare to some of the gorgeous majestic barns you find in the mid-West. But, I love it none the less, and thought I would share ...continue reading

Wax or Polycrylic over chalk paint?

wax or polycrylic over chalk paint

Wax or Polycrylic over chalk paint? All your questions about using wax vs. polycrylic over chalk paint answered! The response has been overwhelming to my post on using wax or polycrylic over chalk paint (you can read the original post here: To Wax or Not to Wax?) So, I decided to post an update with answers to your most frequently asked questions on ...continue reading