About

I have always loved anything to do with the home; design, painting, organizing.... I am a definite homebody!!  My father taught me everything from painting to ripping down walls. My mom taught me to love anything home and inspired me to be creative  That combined with my love of talking to people, some might say i talk too much ;), help me not only to do the hard work but to be able connect with the people I am working with.  

My store is three fold.  It is filled with all things I love.  Its a mix of shabby creamy white meets rustic chippy meets rusty metal. I have furniture from the late 1800's to the early !900's that I redo & paint to fit today's decorating needs.  I have lots of unusual things to decorate your home - old doors, chippy  wood, windows, mirrors, unique lighting and lots of rusty stuff that would add warmth to your home and inspire you.

The second part of my store is custom painting.  Come in if you are looking for a certain piece and I will try to find it for you.  If you have a piece of your own that needs updating I can take care of that too. Email me with pictures and dimensions and I will send a quote.

The third part of my store is gift items MADE IN AMERICA.  I have unique items, for men and women.  Some of the companies give back to non-profit organizations.  Many are small business owners -- when you shop at my store you are not only helping my small business but many others.  

My first love has always been my family! Anyone who knows me knows that my husband and son are everything to me.  I always knew the most fulfilling thing for me would be raising my son.  There were ups and downs - laughing and crying, thought I was going out of mind sometimes (I'm sure most can relate) but helping someone to be the best they can be  - what could give you more joy.  Justin is now 24 and is a wonderful person.  (OK I might be a little biased!!)

My second love is painting & decorating.  I love taking a room and giving it new life.  Over the years I have always painted, decorated and organized for myself, friends & family.  I would always tackle jobs that no one else wanted.  I would get a rush from taking something from boring to beautiful or a big mess to totally organized.  So, once my son got older I decided to share what I had learned over the years and open a store.  It started out small and now I have my second child, a store in my town, and I hope to make it the best it can be.  :)

I knew that Dandelion had to be in the store name because when my son was little he loved to give me them.  We called them blow flowers. Justin said they were the most beautiful flower!  My good friend help me fool around with words to go with it and we came up with Dainty.  The obvious first reason is they are dainty.  The second reason is because I am soooo NOT dainty, My friend (JOYCE) thought that me having a store with the word Dainty in it was hysterical. So the Dainty Dandelion was born.

Our Mascotts

Chester is the original mascot of the store.  Whether I was taking care of customers or painting furniture he was with me.  I'm sure some of his hair was stuck on some sold pieces.  ;o)  He even did photo shoots for the store!! He had a kind soul and made everyone smile.  I miss him so much but he will always be in my heart!

The New Guys

There are two new mascots for the store.  I think I had a momentary lapse into insanity when I decided to get them.  Two Jack Russellsl!!  They are getting to know how the store operates and they love saying hi to all the customers.  Come by and visit, Jax & Luna, the two crazies!!!