Bella Junk started with the idea to bring my love for all things vintage, chippy paint, well loved, and beautiful to the world. Where everyone else sees junk, I have always been able to see something really lovely hidden inside. In 2015, I had this idea that maybe I could turn my upcycling and decorating obsession into a business, and, after some encouragement from (pushy) friends, I decided to take a leap of faith and Bella Junk was born.
My first piece of refinished and repurposed furniture was a huge hit-it sold about 10 minutes after I posted it and my business announcement on facebook. I was thrilled! My friends were right-I could really make this work.
That was just before Christmas in 2015 and I’ve been busy ever since! I’ve participated in fundraisers, sent 2 kids off to college, bought and renovated our new home, collaborated with other girl bosses, hired assistants, created a snowman collection, made a ton of friends, used power tools and gallons (what’s a larger measurement than a gallon?) of paint, and made friends for life through this business.
It all started with an old piece of furniture, some paint, and an idea.