Leaving a comfortable full-time job in Calgary’s oil & gas industry in a turbulent economy is not an easy thing to do but Tara Jamieson has done just that by trading in her power suits for a pair of coveralls. Jamieson has turned her love of do-it-yourself furniture repurposing into a full-time job by opening Lauren Lane Décor, creating custom furniture pieces, teaching DIY classes and exclusively selling Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
“I’ve always been a bargain hunter, scouring garage sales on the weekends for unique finds and breathing new life into them in my spare time,” says Jamieson who began selling her repurposed furniture online just over a year ago. “Before I knew it I was receiving hundreds of emails from people who wanted to buy the furniture and learn how I do it.”
The overwhelming response led to the opening of Lauren Lane Décor, a 2,500 square foot multi-purpose studio space in Calgary’s SE light industrial (just off Ogden Road SE). Customers can browse the mountains of unfinished furniture and have them finished to their liking or hire Lauren Lane to refinish pieces that they bring to the studio.
Lauren Lane Décor works exclusively with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and her own line of brushes, the ultimate tools for covering old furniture with ease. Each week Jamieson also hosts a number of classes on how to use the products and tips on refinishing techniques.
To celebrate the grand opening of Lauren Lane Décor, Jamieson is hosting a cocktail party to show off the new space, give guests a look at her work and try out the highly sought-after line of paint.
Grand Opening Event Date: Thursday November 17, 2011
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: 4020-15A Street SE, Calgary (take Ogden Road South and a left/North on 15A St.)
RSVP to: rsvp@lldecor.ca
For More Information visit www.lldecor.ca
OR Check out Lauren Lane Decor in the Calgary Herald!
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