A CREATIVE entrepreneur from Latchford is ready to paint Warrington on the map after launching her own brand.

Rachael Reardon, 40, introduced Vintage with Grace chalk paint in September and the inspiration behind the venture is close to home.

Landmarks and renowned locations across Warrington and Cheshire make up the 23 colours on offer, with options including the Barley Mow, Bridgewater, Daresbury Mulberry Tree and Palmyra shades.

A stockist has already been confirmed and Rachael, who named the business which is based in Warrington Market after her daughter, is now setting her sights on the national stage.

She said: "I started with furniture painting about two years ago and it got me thinking about bringing my own brand out.

"I found a manufacturer and got the paint how I wanted it. The colours are named after Warrington and Cheshire landmarks as I wanted names which really related to me and that are close to my heart.

"I am also teaching people how to do furniture painting – many in Warrington are doing it as not everyone can afford to buy Laura Ashley products, it is the economy factor.

"I already have a stockist and Boho Kingdom in Latchford has a few cans in its window.

"Also, a lady is interested in Kent – I want to get all of the UK with it."

Despite a range of colours being linked to the town's sites, the Miss Minton option available for customers is the most meaningful for Rachael.

It is named after close friend and former Orford resident Lisa Minton, who lost her battle with cancer last year.

"It is a yellow colour as when I was visiting her in St Rocco's Hospice there was a sunflower at the window and it gives me something to remember her by," said Rachael.

Rachael is the fifth generation of her family to run a business in the market and will keep the Reardon name active in the town centre once the new market opens.

The talented painter added: "As well as the landmarks, I named some of the paints after places that I have lived and also where my business started.

"Vintage with Grace started in a shared shop on Palmyra Square, hence the name Palmyra.

"Barley Mow was selected as it is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Warrington.

"This was chosen because of Warrington's historical heritage and because of the family link.

"The Reardons, my family, started their business there in the old fish market in the 1850s then they moved into the present market where I run my business from."

The first stockist will be Then & Now, in Bruche, while two more businesses in Dover and north Yorkshire have also been confirmed this week.

For further information visit vintagewithgrace.co.uk