I am a crafter and picture framer and can’t remember a time when I didn’t enjoy making things. My discovery of Chalk Paint a few years ago, was the catalyst that I needed to help my dream of an arts/crafts business become a reality. We first opened our doors in 2015 and it was in the autumn of that year that, as an independent shop, we were selected to become a stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. We sold both painted and up-cycled furniture and offered a service to paint customer’s own furniture too. Refurbishing items at the back of the shop, brought a little bit of theatre and artisan-ship to the place and often attracted interest and questions. We prided ourselves in providing a wide selection of well-chosen home accessories, art and handcrafted items, many of which had been made by local artisans. It was great fun being able to provide inspiration to others in creating a different look for their home. The shop could be described as vintage with a contemporary twist or maybe it was contemporary with a vintage twist, but hopefully you would be able to find that different something you had always been looking for! We lasted for 10 years, but now has come the time to close and find time to step back and enjoy some arts and crafts of my own. However, I will still be offering a picture framing service from my home in Moseley. Feel free to contact via the email address: info@apaintedroom.co.uk

Gabrielle Hardicker