Paint Talks Podcast Dionne Woods

Cheryl Tocci is a mom to 3 awesome kids and Nana to 4 amazing grandchildren. Cheryl and her husband, Paul, live in New Hampshire. After relocating to FL after high school, she made her way back to NH (her home) and the rest is history!
After previously owning a mobile national Paint and Sip business and selling in June of 2019, Cheryl decided she could not go without using her “creative” side….so JJ Beans was born!
Cheryl has always been a creative person…enjoyed making/creating things that make others smile. From canvas paintings, glassware, and now furniture! She loves combining wood grain with painting to make a unique piece as well as putting her artistic flair into each piece to make it an individual masterpiece.
Fun Facts: Cheryl also owns a business consulting company and bookkeeping company.
Website https://www.jjbeandesigns.com
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Other artists tell Patty Levine, artist and owner of Ooh! I Love That, that she brings a calming presence to any space she enters, but as someone who tests cars while constantly traveling for her full-time job and runs Ooh! I Love That on the side, her life is anything but calm! Nature, photography, painting, collecting furniture and vintage goods while staying organized through project management all contribute to what Patty’s business stands for – saving the planet one beautiful thing at a time. Painting, collecting, and organizing help to keep her creative and analytical brain balanced and peaceful. Using her 25+ years of project management experience, Patty helps other artists organize their businesses by practicing these skills and stress relief strategies.
Upcoming Events:  Shop My Square on Instagram and Facebook each Wednesday
Fun Facts About Patty:
Owner and artist at Ooh! I Love That. Lives in Waldwick, NJ Is a DIY paint retailer Owns a vintage shop Refinishes, restores, and paints furniture She is married to her husband David and has 2 married daughters Tests cars for a living Patty Enjoys:
Photography History and nostalgia Creating and decorating for events The thrill of the hunt for antiques and vintage Traveling A great road trip Attending creative retreats Patty is getting braver painting on canvas every time she does it! 
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Renee Smith is an artist, writer, teacher, and curator of timeless creativity for The Turquoise Iris Journal. Renee is known for her use of moody colors and an intuitive style that began on furniture and is now featured on canvas, mixed media journals, and wood art. Her intuitive florals and landscapes are easily recognizable for her use of color and movement. She is also the founder of RDV Prints, a faith-based printing business catering to artists looking to venture into new streams of revenue and think outside the box with their own art prints. Through her Real Talk Mondays and Self Talk Tuesdays, workshops, commission work, and her writing, she helps others discover the joy and confidence to begin and expand their own art journey, to trust themselves and find their unique voice and style, and spread light and joy through art.
Upcoming Events: Life In COLOR Art Retreat at Rainy Day Vintage Studios in Noel, Missouri June 21-23
Art on the Border Charity Gallery Event in Fort Smith, Arkansas July 19 and 20
Fun Facts: Coffee is my comfort food. I only like cookies when they are hot from the oven. A puzzle can take me hostage for days. My favorite color is every shade of green. My faith is in Jesus and His Joy is my strength through all circumstances. My studio evolves to meet whatever we need from it. Art is where I find freedom from anxiety.
Website https://rainydayvintage.com/
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Dionne Woods Talks with Karen Berg of Redoux Interiors today on the Paint Talks Podcast. Karen’s mission is to empower you to craft your dream home decor on a budget. She loves DIY and have a knack for transforming castoffs into treasures. Karen wants to educate and inspire you to fall in love with your home without breaking the bank. As a dedicated DIY Paint and IOD Stockist, she’s passionate about the products she uses and sells. Living the Empty Nester life with her three grown kids, a perpetually energetic dog, and her patient "Suffering Husband," she dives into trash-to-treasure adventures. Where does she find inspiration? Her garage—a haven of potential projects fueled by her love for dumpster diving.
Upcoming Events: Karen has in-person workshops that will start in the spring/summer of 2024. An ongoing online course will teach people how to paint their Kitchen Cabinets like a pro in just one weekend. More DIY Online workshops coming later in 2024.
Fun Facts: I have a terrible singing voice, but I never hesitate to belt out a song on a Karaoke machine. My Great Grandmother called me "Good Time Charlie" (someone who is the life of the party). I have never met a stranger; honestly, I am a party of one. Life is one big adventure for me, and I am here to enjoy it all.
If music plays with a good beat, my body takes over and starts to dance, even in public at the grocery store (but I try to keep it under control).
I met and got engaged to my husband of 31 years after only spending about five days together. It was love at first sight.
I can eat an Ice Cream Sundae 12" tall and finish my husband's. And walk away feeling fine. My body can absorb ridiculous amounts of Ice Cream (I only do this about twice a year).
I love to go dumpster diving, like some people love thrifting. I am never tired of hunting down free stuff that people throw out. I am not above ripping open garbage bags if I think there is something worth getting out of it. And yes, that's gross. LOL.
Website http://www.redouxinteriors.com
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Dionne Woods talks with BJ Massa on the Paint Talks Podcast. BJ is the owner and creative force behind Junk’d Up, where she exercises her furniture and canvas work. She has been thrifting forever and painting furniture for more than twenty-five years. BJ loves working with lots of color and experimenting with different tools and techniques. BJ is a native of Long Island transplanted to Indiana. She may have lost her accent but not her style nor her edge.  Visit her retail space in Noblesville, IN where she is a DIY Paint and IOD Retailer.

Dionne Woods talks with Curator Kimberly Reiter on the Paint Talks podcast. Kimberly is a creative artist and boutique studio owner of Rubbish Restyled based in Edgerton, WI. She is best known for her colorful whimsy furniture creations. Her specialty is fun, inviting spaces for creative gatherings and party hosting.
Kimberly is a wife and mother of three sons, residing in Milton, Wisconsin with a bunch of pets. She describes herself as a lifelong student, enjoys learning, and is fascinated with discovering new things. Alongside her passion for art, she's the recent founder of Hope Heart Doorways, a non-profit dedicated to helping women and children of domestic violence find sustainable housing and support.
With a heart for creativity and community, Kimberly's journey is all about weaving artistry and compassion into the fabric of everyday life.
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