Business Spotlight: Not Too Shabby

Rhonda Curry in studio

Business Spotlight: Not Too Shabby

Some people look at what is, while others look at what could be. Rhonda from Not Too Shabby belongs to the latter group. “I love pieces that people no longer love; I see so much potential. I’m not into antiques, I’m into vintage. These are things that people can buy and change. They haven’t got a tremendous amount invested like they would with an antique, but they’ve got a fun piece for their home.”

Not Too Shabby: End table and 2 paintings

Building and creating have always been Rhonda’s passions. It’s part of why she became an occupational therapist. But that wasn’t enough for Rhonda, she needed more. She found enjoyment in breathing new life into worn-out pieces of furniture. However, the catalyst for what would become Not Too Shabby wouldn’t come until 2015, following her sister developing cirrhosis of her liver after contracting hepatitis C from a blood transfusion.

Not Too Shabby: high-top table and 2 stools

Years after undergoing a liver transplant, Rhonda’s sister, Sue, was distraught to find a buffet she had for many years in disrepair after pulling it from storage. Rhonda suggested they work together to fix and paint it. The sisters enjoyed working on the project and Sue was thrilled with the results. To continue refurbishing and reinvigorating furniture together, Rhonda opened Not Too Shabby in November 2015. Unfortunately, Sue’s health took a turn for the worse a month later. After another few months, Sue passed away without being able to see the store. Today, Rhonda continues to work under the name Not Too Shabby to honor and feel connected to her sister.

Not Too Shabby: chair, end table, and painting

Rhonda regularly picks up discarded pieces to rebuild or rework them into something completely different. She’s fond of bright, vibrant colors and regularly implements them in her refurbishments. Rhonda also takes custom orders from people who have furniture they want redone in Rhonda’s style. Outside of her furniture work, Rhonda also paints, typically animal portraits, which also showcase her love of bright colors. If you’re interested in having some custom work done, you can contact Rhonda at queenrhonda@gmail.com.

Some people look at what is, while others look at what could be. Rhonda from Not Too Shabby belongs to the latter group. “I love pieces that people no longer love; I see so much potential. I’m not into antiques, I’m into vintage. These are things that people can buy and change. They haven’t got a tremendous amount invested like they would with an antique, but they’ve got a fun piece for their home.”

Not Too Shabby: End table and 2 paintings
Not Too Shabby: chair, end table, and painting

Building and creating have always been Rhonda’s passions. It’s part of why she became an occupational therapist. But that wasn’t enough for Rhonda, she needed more. She found enjoyment in breathing new life into worn-out pieces of furniture. However, the catalyst for what would become Not Too Shabby wouldn’t come until 2015, following her sister developing cirrhosis of her liver after contracting hepatitis C from a blood transfusion.

Years after undergoing a liver transplant, Rhonda’s sister, Sue, was distraught to find a buffet she had for many years in disrepair after pulling it from storage. Rhonda suggested they work together to fix and paint it. The sisters enjoyed working on the project and Sue was thrilled with the results. To continue refurbishing and reinvigorating furniture together, Rhonda opened Not Too Shabby in November 2015. Unfortunately, Sue’s health took a turn for the worse a month later. After another few months, Sue passed away without being able to see the store. Today, Rhonda continues to work under the name Not Too Shabby to honor and feel connected to her sister.

Not Too Shabby: high-top table and 2 stools
Not Too Shabby: 4 chairs, table, and painting

Rhonda regularly picks up discarded pieces to rebuild or rework them into something completely different. She’s fond of bright, vibrant colors and regularly implements them in her refurbishments. Rhonda also takes custom orders from people who have furniture they want redone in Rhonda’s style. Outside of her furniture work, Rhonda also paints, typically animal portraits, which also showcase her love of bright colors. If you’re interested in having some custom work done, you can contact Rhonda at queenrhonda@gmail.com.