My Mother says I can see possibilities that she cannot envision... she often says, "What are you going to do with THAT?" and sometimes I don't know until I actually do it. My name is Lori. I live in Mesa, AZ and have a Furniture Restoration/Painting/Power Tool OBSESSION… which has evolved into a business. After months of thought (and asking anyone within earshot of me) I decided to go with my gut and name it, "Thee Velvet Glove". I sell furniture and home decor items. To me the name symbolizes something that may be a little battered, broken or scraped up but has good bones and just needs a little tender loving care and pizazz to bring it back to life. I rescue, restore, salvage and customize quality pieces and create one-of-a-kind, shabby/sleek style furniture and accessories you won't see in furniture stores. In the words of the baddest chic ever, “Imperfection is Beauty. Madness is Genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring”

I love the process... I'm inspired by many different periods, ranging from the style and opulence of Marie Antoinette and colors with a distinctly feminine feel to the Moulin Rouge rich saturated shades of pink, reds and purples coupled with black, brown, gold and bronze highlights. I adore Cottage Style, Distressed Pieces, Rustic, French Provincial, French Country, Contemporary and Shabby Chic. Most of all I love the excitement of the finished product. I take extreme pride in my work and focus on every detail. I promise you will be very happy with the results!


*10% of profits go to Fix the Hurt Corp, a 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to ending domestic violence.