Michele and Ken Hiley:
The creative forces behind Stiltskin Studios can typically be found in their Dunedin, FL studio, covered in paint and re-imaging antique and vintage furnishings into something current for today's lifestyle. You can also find them at: stiltskinstudios.blogspot.com and etsy.com/shop/StiltskinStudios
From Michele, "My husband, Ken, and I are Stiltskin Studios. What began as a hobby in our garage (and let me tell you, Ken was NOT on board when I started painting vintage and antique furniture!) has grown into a thriving business. Our pieces ship to clients all over the country, as the majority of our business is online. We now happily work out of a 2000 square foot studio in Dunedin, FL.
As our local clientele continues to grow, we recognized the need for a retail component..somewhere to see our pieces in person, gather inspiration, purchase the products we use, and of course, learn about our techniques through workshops. Our retail shop is now open in Tarpon Springs, FL. You can also find us on Facebook, on Etsy (stiltskin studios), and at www.stiltskinstudios.com. If you're so inclined, you can follow along with our trails, tribulations, and triumphs on our Blog at www.stiltskinstudios.blogspot.com.
Let me just say, Ken and I are THRILLED to be part of the Amy Howard Home family. We've been painting furniture for many, many years and have tried nearly every "furniture paint" on the market (and some that are not!) With every line we tried, there was always some aspect we didn't love. Either the paint itself was lacking, the ancillary products simply weren't available, or the business model didn't mesh. For us, we needed to LOVE every aspect of any brand we carried. We weren't even sure we wanted to offer paint! Once we tried Amy Howard Home, however, there simply was no longer any other choice...it just felt RIGHT.
Our initial interest in Amy Howard Home products was for use on our pieces, not as retailers. Once we tried the One Step Paint, we were hooked. The colors are rich and luxurious, the paint itself has great adhesion and a lovely texture, and the icing on the proverbial cake? It doesn't have to be sealed!
Amy Howard At Home One Step Paint in Selznick Gray
The Lacquer is equally amazing, and such a great addition. No one offers anything similar, and for most DIYers, lacquer and high gloss are the hardest finishes to master...or at least, they were! Lacquer Spray makes it so much simpler, not to mention faster.
Black Lacquered Chandelier in the new Retail Location
Amy Howard At Home High Performance Spray Lacquer
Amy Howard At Home High Performance Spray Lacquer in Begonia
What really drew us to the Amy Howard Home brand is the vast selection of products. As artists ourselves, we understand the importance of a comprehensive selection. Just about every product we'd want is available in the collection. More than just a brand of paint, it's a lifestyle brand bringing together a luxurious product with the satisfaction of doing it yourself. As Amy says, "enjoy the bragging rights"! We're looking forward to helping our clients and students do just that!"
Stiltskin Studios
26 Hibiscus Street
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 320-2145
