I’m overdue in shining a light on Barbara Blair of Knack Studios, the princess of furniture pimp! Happily we discovered each other online, complete with a six degrees of separation twist. Her style is undeniable and her workspace enviable!

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From her inspired studio in a flatiron building in Greenville, South Carolina, Barb transforms pieces that had long since hung up their dancing shoes and gives them reason to live again.

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She sands and strips tired old pieces, then refinishes them using
lovely papers accents, animated knobs, and some commanding, and some subtle paint colors. She calls it "radically resurfaced furniture".

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It’s thrilling to have a new partner in furniture crime, Barb!

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6 responses to “My New Sister, Barb!”

  1. barb blair/knack Avatar
    barb blair/knack

    Oh my word!! This post brings tears to my eyes!! Thank you so much!! You are too kind:)

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  2. Catherine dée Auvil Avatar

    What a find! That second picture especially catches my eye. I love the mix of old and new.

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  3. Sarah Kate Branine Avatar
    Sarah Kate Branine

    I can not agree more;) Barbie is my sister and I love her and her style to death!

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  4. lily/lilypottery Avatar

    this girl’s got talent!!! she’s my studio partner and let me tell you, I get inspired every day I go to work and see the amazing things she can do!!!

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  5. Sylvie Avatar

    Oooo, new visitors! Thanks for commenting 🙂

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  6. Di Overton Avatar

    Beautiful stuff. Enjoy your new partnership

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