So this is christmas!!!

Hello,

As John Lennon says ‘so this is Christmas and what have you done another year older and a new one just begun’ (bet you were signing that as you read it ha!! Me too)

Even though I know Christmas is in a few days it still doesn’t feel very chrismassy to me, even hearing Mariah Carey blasting out the radio - nope, putting my tree - nope, wrapping presents - nope, buying all the food (best time of the year for party food my favourtite ;)) - nope I don’t know if its the joys of getting older or being self employed and being a one woman band that it can be a bit harder as you don’t have a works night out, or colleagues to talk too to get you in the festive spirit. This is making me sound like a Bah hum bug!! I love Christmas and everything about it - songs, food, family time, food, decorations (tackier the better), food.

Crownpoint collective

Crownpoint collective

I always get really excited and a little sad at this time of year, excited to see what the new year will bring and sad looking back on the year I don’t know why as in business I have had a fantastic year maybe the wee sad bit is leaving crownpoint studios - yeah I’ll be sad to leave my workshop - but more about not seeing my workshop buddies everyday and having people who understand the trials and tribulations of running a small business, I know have made some great friendships with lots of collaborations happening next year, the other fantastic part of this is, we created the crownpoint collective and we had our first pop up market which was a great success we also raised £145 for the children’s hospital with our raffle. There will definitely be more pop ups happening so keep a look out for more popping up next year. As most business are closing down today for the festive period, a few from the collective are going for some Christmas cheer in their local so this might get me in the Christmas spirit or it might be the gin.

I would like to say MASSIVE thank you for all your custom, support, love and encouragement that make running this wee business a dream come true, excited and eternally grateful is an understatement of how I feel. Thank you.

All the best for for 2019 - Lang may yer lum reek

Jenny x

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Summer time!!!!

Its been a while since I've written a blog, but thought so much has been happening thought it best I do a wee up-date..... if your interested ; )

I've added some new chairs to our shop with more of our own special products going to be getting added. If you follow me on social media you will know that I love bright colours and colourful fabrics so keep an eye out if you looking for something that little bit different for your home.

We have put some of our furniture pieces in a pop up shop up at the gorgeous Bowling Harbour they are supporting local makers and running some classes through the summer so definitely worth a visit you can check them out through there Instagram & Facebook - Made in West Dunbartonshire.

Now on the website we are offering you a chance to come along to one of our own classes at our workshop you can check them out here . Over two days learning how to make your own bespoke footstool from scratch - What would you go for ? Something bright and bold or something to fit in with your home decor.... All materials are provided we only ask you bring 1m of fabric of your choice just so you leave with an unique footstool to you.

We have up-dated and added some more pictures of our completed jobs and are always adding new stock cause if you know me then you know we can't say no to furniture. So if you are ever looking for something for your home have a look see if there's anything you think would look awesome in your home. Or if you have an idea of something you would like to suit your home, give us a shout here your only limit is your own imagination.

Until next time...

Jenny x

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Hello Autumn : )

Hello!!

I can't believe its September were has this year went!!! Autumn is here Yeah!! this is my favourite season with the best stuff coming up Halloween, Guy Fawkes and my wedding anniversary : ) 

So I've started working on some of my own pieces of furniture with some to be added to my etsy shop over next few weeks, I have started with this lovely retro 50's style chair, I've picked the fabric for this pieces (actually picked months ago, can't help myself) So!! I chose orange woolen fabric from Bute but ironically its called pumpkin so picked the perfect season for it.

50s style armchair

50s style armchair

Bute fabric - Pumpkin

Bute fabric - Pumpkin

I've also just added our little bespoke footstools to the etsy shop yeah!!! you can click on the shop here on the website. Each one is different they can also be customised to suit your colour and interior taste. I'm drawn to bright colours and funky fabrics so I always like to clash colours. What would you go for?

Turnstyle13 footstools

Turnstyle13 footstools

As its Glasgow, that we live in you can't predict the weather its sunny with rain with a mixture of tropical storms, hoping over the next two weeks weather permitting that I can get down to our storage container, to up-dated the website stock page of all the new vintage pieces that we have got. If you are after something in particular or have an item of furniture that you would like to talk about or maybe looking for a piece to have a bit of a makeover, you can contact me anytime.

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Jenny xx

 

 

 

 

Busy, busy, busy!!!

Hello folks,

Its been a bit busy for me (not complaining) : )

This week i got the keys, and moved into a new workshop aaaahhhh!!! excited                              still got a bit sort out and move about so should be settled in for Saturday.

Got two jobs to start this week for two lovely customers; the first is four country style dining chairs can't wait to show you what these will look like got some amazing bright colours for these. The second is a vintage dining table that's in need of some TLC and a new colour so this will be stripped back.

The cocktail chair is coming along nicely, finished the piping and buttons... just to finish applying the fabric, shes going to be a little cracker.

I picked up some more stock last week a little retro chest of drawers and a stunning vinyl to go with it, also a vintage dressing table got lots of ideas for this piece stay tuned for that.

Jenny x

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Whats new!!

Hello,

So I've got a few things that's been happening and few things coming up!! I'll try to keep it short... I'll try. :)

Last week I had two jobs on, the first job started at the circus, no not the ring master or the trapeze or even a clown. I had been asked to repair some scratches on some table tops, after being colour matched and stained the tops were polished and waxed. After finishing at the circus it was on to the second job, this involved repairing and restoring six dining chairs these were in need of some touch up with colour and finished to a high shine with a lovely french polish. Dropped off to happy customer, Happy days.

I'm now a stockist of the beautiful fabric from Jess & Jules, I can't wait to start using their stunning fabrics, having ordered the gorgeous blue triangles & diamonds and tropicalia for some bespoke custom pieces coming soon... stay tuned!!!

In the coming week I will be adding a shop section to my website as well as to my Facebook page, for this I will be having a 10% off on selected items with also lots of new pieces being added.. eeekk!! excited

 Jenny x

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Hello!!

Hello,

Welcome to my first blog, I will try to keep them short but anyone who knows me knows I can talk, so this might be hard.

Firstly I would like to thank you for taking an interest in my work and website.

In each of my blogs I will post what is happening with me and Turnstyle13, keeping you updated with current jobs as well as my own restored and upcycled pieces, with lots of furniture stock updates.

Cheers

Jenny x

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