Mount Crosby business owner Vanessa Bissett of ‘Shesha and Grace’ knows how quitting your day job to follow your dreams can be the making of you.

Her Mother was an artist, her Father a Carpenter so it was a natural progression for Vanessa to dabble in furniture re-fininshing. With a great eye for classic pieces and the talent to transform something old and tired into something beautiful, she was always painting and re-finishing furniture for her own pleasure..

Working as a full time hairdresser, her clients would visit her salon and be blown away with her work on display. Customers would leave with a $30 haircut and a $500 piece of furniture. So three years ago Vanessa decided to quit her day job and invest in her real passion.

At a time when shabby chic homewares and eclectic furniture was all the rage, Vanessa knew she had a key opportunity to launch her own business.

Upon visiting her studio, it is apparent how much time and love is put into each piece, which is probably the main reason behind her success and ever growing brand.

From an Irish family, she has a strong work ethic and old-fashioned values, she goes above and beyond for each and every customer. This coupled with her talent, unique service and passion driving her, she is unstoppable and a real inspiration for anyone who is thinking of a change in career.

You have probably come across some of her work around Brisbane. Her colourful display of tables and chairs are sitting at Colleges Crossing in Karana Downs, she was involved in the rebuild of Hanworth House and because of that her work was featured in Queensland Homes magazine.

For any enquiries on the services of Shesha and Grace, contact Vanessa at facebook.com/sheshagrace or follow along on instagram@sheshaandgrace