What's in a Name? The Story Behind Paint Pan Patty

People are always asking us how we came up with the name Paint Pan Patty's for our little shop.  Well, there's a story behind that.....

Now, sister-in-law Patty and I like just LOVE to paint.  Our motto is, "Everything looks better with a fresh coat of paint."  So when we decided to open the shop, we were super excited because a new shop must mean lots of new paint, which was right up our alley.  We cleaned, scrubbed, and painted for about 6 weeks, trying to "girl up" the old garage bay that was going to house all of our treasures. 

One thing I quickly discovered is that when you paint alongside someone for that long, you get to know a lot about their painting etiquette.  Patty has none..........I was shocked to find out that even though she creates some beautiful stuff with that paint brush of hers, she never washes out the paint pan or cleans the brush!!!!   Just lets 'em dry right up and pours new paint over that for her next project.  For me, that's like fingernails on a blackboard, and you might as well rip my eyeballs right out.  Keep in mind, now, that through all of this, and with our Grand Opening coming up very soon, we're still searching for a name for ourselves.

One day when we were hot, tired and nearing the end of the clean up/paint party, I turned around to walk to the sink to wash out my paint brush, when I stumbled over the remnants of Patty's last paint project.  Without even thinking, I shouted called out to my girl, "You've got to move your paint pan, Patty!"  Tah-dah!  ....and Paint Pan Patty's was born.  *The End*

You Meet the Nicest People

Hey Folks!  Had a nice little bright spot in my day while on a quick fix trip to TJMaxx.  Kevin & Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage just happened to be walking out across the parking lot.  I recognized them right off because I really HEART their blog and have been a faithful follower for a couple of years.  Now, I'm not one to see someone and say, "Hey, aren't you so and so???"  But I couldn't help stop myself this time.  They are really the NICEST people and it was such a pleasure to talk to them for a few minutes and let them know how much I enjoy what they are doing.  If you haven't seen their blog, you really should take a few minutes and check it out at http://www.theletteredcottage.net/.  You won't be disappointed!

Hi There and Welcome to Paint Pan Patty's!

Thanks so much for stopping by our new blog.  Paint Pan Patty's is a small flea market in Wetumpka, AL that is the brainchild of two sisters-in-law.....Patty Barber and Gwen Carswell..... who LOVE junk and treasure hunting!! We've been trying to decide for a WHILE whether or not we should let the rest of the world know where we are. It's been a definite fear of commitment....LOL :-)) So the other day, we just said "Heck with it!" and now we are officially whatever we are.......flea market, gift shop, junk store, treasure hunting heaven, or just a place to come sit and visit.   We're a little shop in an old garage with lots of great old stuff.  Come see for yourself!

             



Fall is in the air at Paint Pan Pattys!

 Fall is trying very hard to make its appearance this year, so this great picture from last year at the shop is a great reminder of what's to come. We love fall at Paint Pan Patty's! Be on the lookout for our upcoming Fall Open House announcement.......free hot dogs & sodas.......date & time coming soon!!