Re-Vamp Your Lamp

Take a quick glance around your house. See any lamps that need a little boost? Perhaps it's a brass number your mom gave you years ago or a bright blue base that just doesn't go with your style anymore. Well, it doesn't have to go in the trash; it's time to make it over!

We will be hosting a workshop at the store on Friday, June 8th, from 10:30 to 12:00 for only $60! No need to bring any supplies; we provide it all! Just bring in your lamp and any inspiration photos you have handy. (Start looking through those magazines and catalogs!)

In just a little over an hour, you'll have a new, stylish home accessory and the skills and confidence to tackle other projects.

Don't stop there, though. We'll be hosting plenty of unique workshops throughout the summer!  Come learn how to turn out fine art with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint or try your hand at watercolors. And stay on the look out for more workshops on how to re-funk your junk!

Clean and Green: Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we have plenty of gifts perfect for the special day!

Love Heals is a unique family business; when each of their handmade jewelry designs is sold, 10 trees are planted in Ethiopia. According to their website, more than 700,000 trees have been planted so far!

Their business isn't just about the environment, though. Love Heals' jewelry is of the highest quality, and their avante-garde designs are the perfect compliment to a floaty bohemian top or a trendy maxi dress.

If she prefers perfume to jewelry, be sure to consider Lucia Soy Candles. Instead of the standard vanilla or floral scents, they offer elegant combinations like sea watercress and chai tea. 

Their gorgeous packaging makes them ideal as a Mother's Day gift, and she'll appreciate their longevity; the farming-collective sourced soy burns cleanly for 50 hours.

Everyone needs a little sweetness now and then, so why not get it in the best form possible? TruBee Honey Straws are a wonderful portable sweetener. Each contains a teaspoon of pure, raw all-American honey. Paired with one of our engraved teaspoons, it's an excellent gift for anyone with a refined palate.

Perhaps you want to take your gift-giving one step Further.  This family-based company truly embraces the idea of reusing and recycling! The husband and wife team pick up depleted waste-grease from restaurants, create biofuel for their cars, and then use the glycerin byproduct to make their signature hand soaps, lotions, and candles. Talk about sustainability!

Each product is infused with fragrant oils of bergamot, olive, and exotic grasses. As they've said, their products will "leave your hands feeling squeaky clean, but will freshen your conscience and inspire your soul."

So whether you're looking for a gift or just want to treat yourself, stop by the shop. We have everything you need!

A New Arrival

We have a new friend coming all the way from England: Annie Sloan paint brushes; they'll be here tomorrow!


These brushes come in three different sizes and are perfect for any Chalk Paint project, whether it's your first attempt or you're a seasoned pro. Their thick, tapered bristles are, according to Annie, "strong and firm, but pliable." It gives you maximum control, reducing brush strokes and helping the paint to go on smoothly.

We'd been saving this piece specifically for our new brushes. It's a six drawer chest with two slim drawers (for gloves, perhaps?)  The pieced veneer created a unique problem; patterns like this can sometimes make it more difficult for the paint to look smooth. Enter the Annie Sloan paint brush...

We decided to use Country Grey and added highlights in Old White, with some light sanding on the edges.  

The wax on this dresser is a little bit different. Instead of applying the clear wax first, we applied a blend of 50% clear wax and 50% dark wax straight onto the piece. This creates more of a rustic finish, which works well on this piece since there was a pronounced veneer pattern. The worn look perfectly complements the original bronze hardware--our favorite part of the dresser!

Beware to anyone who wants to try this look; you have absolutely no control over the finished look and you can't remove the dark wax using clear wax, as you normally can. You get one shot to get the look you want, but if you're confident enough to try it it can create a beautiful worn finish.

Remember to come in the shop tomorrow (Tuesday, May 1) to get an Annie Sloan paint brush so you can create your own Chalk Paint masterpiece!

We're packing up the paint and headin' out to Heartsville, Tn for the Strawberry Patch barnsale. The show will be April 27th and 28th 6pm at Starlight Farm. But if you wanna play in the paint with us, you have to be there for the Sneak Peak night April 26th.  For more information, please contact Christy Donoho at 615-388-7799.

Although we hate to leave the Barn sale early, we have to get back to C'est Moi in time for the book signing of Container Gardening For All Seasons by Barbara Wise! We are so excited to have her in the shop  from 1 until 3 pm this Friday the 27th. If you have never heard of the Brentwood Green Thumb queen herself, I am sure you have seen her handiwork in the beautiful containers of several communities developed by Southern Land. We would love to invite you to come meet Barbara and get inspired to go home and play in some dirt.

Treasure in the Trunk

We already introduced you to Waxing Poetic and their new Bespoken line.

But now you have a chance to get up close and personal with their beautiful charms, chains, bracelets, and other fabulous jewelry pieces!

C'est Moi will be having a Waxing Poetic Trunk Show April 20th and 21st-- that's this Friday and Saturday! Our doors will be open during normal business hours, from 10:00 to 4:00 on Friday and 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday. That leaves you plenty of time to peruse all they have to offer, just in time for Mother's Day.

Waxing Poetic will also be giving away a chain and charm to one very lucky customer! So whether you long for peace, hope, or love (or are just feeling a little risky), stop by the show; we know their pieces are sure to charm you. :)

Let's Make a Dash for It

For those of you not yet acquainted with Dash & Albert Rug Company, let us introduce you...

Dash & Albert makes some of the most high-quality, versatile, and timeless rugs on the market. Whether your style is elegant and traditional or quirky and contemporary, Dash & Albert offers numerous options to fit your lifestyle.

And as if you needed more persuasion, they have recently introduced twenty new styles of indoor/outdoor rugs! You'll find bright sunny yellows and cool classic blues, along with new off-white backgrounds that transition perfectly to an indoor color palette.

Perhaps the best part of Dash & Albert rugs isn't the wide array of colors or their unparalleled quality but the ease of cleaning them. All of their indoor/outdoor rugs can withstand bleaching. Perfect for removing those little foot (or paw) prints!

With a new outdoor rug, though, other patio items can start to look a little run down. Why not spruce them up with a little paint? This styrofoam planter has been transformed from shabby to chic, all with the help of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. For the same look, paint the entire planter in Graphite and then dry brush over it with Duck Egg Blue. Quick, easy, and beautiful!

Don't forget to save the date for our Waxing Poetic trunk show! Come by the shop April 19th-21st to check out their great line of products!

Who Wrote the Book of Love?

According to our sources, the author is the one and only Waxing Poetic!

Their new line, Bespoken, turns any event, celebration, or memory into a custom jewelry piece.

Whether you want to celebrate an anniversary or commemorate a friendship, you'll find plenty of beautiful options customized just for you.

As Waxing Poetic says, " You can dream up lovely, timeless, heartfelt jewelry items...and we craft them."

In addition to the charms shown above, the Bespoken line also offers rings and bracelets. This wax rolled signet ring just might be our favorite piece of all.

If you haven't had a chance to come by and see the Bespoken line yet, you're in for a treat! We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Waxing Poetic trunk show on Thursday, April 19th!

More details are forthcoming, but go ahead and mark it on your calendar; we want to see you there!