With Mother's Day around the corner on the 10th May and graduations near, the Luluké studio has been busy working on a few projects. I've also been busy interviewing local artists again and I'll introduce you via The Button to the fabulous Metheny Weir, specializing in decorative furniture finishes.
Firstly, I've added new jewellry items to Luluké's Aura Collection, a collection of pieces made up from semi precious and precious stones such as rubies, jade, labradorite, spinel, citrine, rainbow moonstone and hematite. I can also make up a bracelet or a piece to your requirements and design, and I have gift certificates available upon request too, a lovely touch for a Mother's Day or graduation gift.
Firstly, I've added new jewellry items to Luluké's Aura Collection, a collection of pieces made up from semi precious and precious stones such as rubies, jade, labradorite, spinel, citrine, rainbow moonstone and hematite. I can also make up a bracelet or a piece to your requirements and design, and I have gift certificates available upon request too, a lovely touch for a Mother's Day or graduation gift.
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Secondly, working on multiple items of the same pattern at the same time helps me to master the ins, outs and little quirks of following a pattern. However, Luluké's latest pattern project has been bigger than originally thought and thus taking a little longer than anticipated. Any of you that like to pay close attention to what Luluké gets up to will remember the little facebook page teaser recently, asking you to guess what the pieces to the left were destined for. Well done to those of you that guessed that they were the inside pockets of shoulder bags.
The first pocket found its way into this creation and sold before I had chance to complete it...
The first pocket found its way into this creation and sold before I had chance to complete it...
The design is from the lovely Leona bag pattern, from Delinda Boutique. I'm currently working on the following fabric combinations in the same pattern:
If you are interested in owning one of these one off combinations click here.
This week in The Button, I have great delight in introducing you to Shaker Heights based, Metheny Weir.
Handmade button: Metheny Weir Painted Finishes is a decorative painting business specializing in custom furniture finishes. They are also retailers of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan which is a mineral based paint developed by Annie Sloan 25 years ago in England. Metheny Weir teaches workshops on how to use the paint to repurpose furniture for Do It Yourself enthusiasts.
Can be found at: Store locations are 13001 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 and 20254 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.
Email: sue@methenyweir.com & kim@methenyweir.com
Telephone: 216 707 0301 (Shaker Heights), 216 303 9755 (Rocky River)
Website is www.methenyweir.com
Facebook: methenyweirpaintedfinishes
Instagram: methenyweir
Twitter: @methenyweir
Can be found at: Store locations are 13001 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 and 20254 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.
Email: sue@methenyweir.com & kim@methenyweir.com
Telephone: 216 707 0301 (Shaker Heights), 216 303 9755 (Rocky River)
Website is www.methenyweir.com
Facebook: methenyweirpaintedfinishes
Instagram: methenyweir
Twitter: @methenyweir
Owners, Susan Weir and Kim Metheny
Background: Sue and Kim started their business in 1998 in Kim's basement in Shaker Heights. Their children were in kindergarten together and they started painting in their own homes, and soon friends and neighbors started asking them to help them with their projects. The ladies eventually moved to a studio on Larchmere in 2008 where they worked with homeowners/designers on their residential painting projects. Three years ago, Metheny Weir became retailers of Chalk Paint® which means the shop carries and sells the complete line of products, teaches workshops, and creates custom finishes on furniture. In recent months the ladies have opened another shop for the residents of Rocky River.
Inspiration: Both Sue and Kim are inspired by other painters, traveling, magazines, fabrics and color. They have both also learned and mastered their artistic talents by taking workshops with other painters across the country who they have found to be their true inspiration.
Luluké comments: I find Metheny Weir a fascinating and inspirational place. You can choose a piece of furniture of your own to paint, choose a paint from their many colors, use a finish to suit you, and you can do it all in their studio. When you walk into the shop/studio, the reception from Kim and Sue is always warm and friendly, the array of beautiful colors, different textures and (probably my favorite part) the artistic hive of activity is just everywhere and a delight to see. It all reminds me of the UK and how I discovered and fell in love with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® just before I got married and moved to the USA in 2012. I purchased a piece of furniture painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® that was featured in our wedding photos and now sits in my own studio. These days the ladies are rarely seen together due to the exciting news that they have opened a new shop/studio in Rocky River. I highly recommend a visit next time they have an event at either location to experience this inspirational place.
Upcoming events: A complete list of workshops are scheduled on the Metheny Weir website at www.methenyweir.com or www.unfolded.com.
Nomination for The Button in the future: Dash Dot Dash Studio located in Shaker Heights
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Inspiration: Both Sue and Kim are inspired by other painters, traveling, magazines, fabrics and color. They have both also learned and mastered their artistic talents by taking workshops with other painters across the country who they have found to be their true inspiration.
Luluké comments: I find Metheny Weir a fascinating and inspirational place. You can choose a piece of furniture of your own to paint, choose a paint from their many colors, use a finish to suit you, and you can do it all in their studio. When you walk into the shop/studio, the reception from Kim and Sue is always warm and friendly, the array of beautiful colors, different textures and (probably my favorite part) the artistic hive of activity is just everywhere and a delight to see. It all reminds me of the UK and how I discovered and fell in love with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® just before I got married and moved to the USA in 2012. I purchased a piece of furniture painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® that was featured in our wedding photos and now sits in my own studio. These days the ladies are rarely seen together due to the exciting news that they have opened a new shop/studio in Rocky River. I highly recommend a visit next time they have an event at either location to experience this inspirational place.
Upcoming events: A complete list of workshops are scheduled on the Metheny Weir website at www.methenyweir.com or www.unfolded.com.
Nomination for The Button in the future: Dash Dot Dash Studio located in Shaker Heights
Gallery