When I started this paint line seven years ago, it was the quintessential cottage industry. My office was in my upstairs loft and I kept pitchers of paint in my laundry room where I poured all those little 2 oz. jars. I personally painted all of the sample sets (of course, they were quite small back then) out on my deck. I kept the gallons lined up on shelves in my hallway which was actually more like an altar, complete with church candles. I would sit on a stool in front of them and visualize that everyone who came into contact with our paints became joyful and balanced.
Well, today I still like to work out of my home, but the “official” office is at Shadetree, a wonderful space in the main cottage of Shadetree Inn, the bed & breakfast I helped create 15 years ago. Now that our palette has grown to over 90 colors, and then there’s all the custom colors we have created, there are just way too many gallons and pitchers of paint to keep in my laundry room. However, I still keep visualizing and praying that everyone who comes into contact with our paints is joyful and balanced and it is so wonderful to get feedback that it’s working! Here’s a recent testimonial that’s certainly boosted interest. As it turns out, unbenownst to me, one of our customers, Terry Sapienza, is on the Washington Post Home Staff. Every week, they talk about various ways to improve your home. Here’s a quote from her poston June 12th:
“Last year, I painted the inside of my linen closet with “Cameo” from Ellen Kennon paints. The brand is a “full-spectrum” paint, which is supposed to absorb light and change as the light changes in the room (www.ellenkennon.com). The colors are beautiful. It was a little pricey (I think a little over $60 a gallon – don’t tell my husband!), but I loved the color and it was such a small space we didn’t need much, so I splurged. And I’m so happy I did – I love it! It’s soft and light, a whisper of a pink that I feel happy about whenever I open the closet.”
(Of course, our paints are closer to $50 per gallon than $60) We all know that certain colors promote cheerfulness: Yellows & oranges to be specific. But pink isn’t usually thought of as one of the cheerful colors. It’s comforting and nurturing, and has recently been used in prisons to tamper aggression. So, I’m thinking, surely my prayers are working!
So next time you order paint, if you mention you want “Happy Paint”, we’ll give you $5 off per gallon. I hope you are having a Happy Summer!
P.S. have you seen our “Photo’s & Reviews” page lately? We are constantly adding new photos as we get them–which I have to say is mostly from posts on the GardenWeb and HGTV website decorating & color forums. Thank you loyal paint customers who have become my friends!
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