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Before & After: Roadside Find

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This week’s before and after feature is a creative take on a roadside find! Stylish Patina reader Christy Scott dishes on her love of DIY projects and how she transformed this forgotten nightstand.

“I’m from right outside DC area, I am a teacher who likes to unwind with a few DIY projects. Living in a small apartment poses some issues with storage, but it keeps me from getting too distracted with new projects and ideas! I love finding thrift store finds or side-of-the-road pieces and turning them into things other people love for their home,” Christy said.

“I found these nightstands on the side of the road in my neighborhood,” here’s a before shot of her roadside score.

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“I was excited to have both a shelf and drawer options, and to try out a new skill of stenciling! These Moroccan styled nightstands came together pretty fast, highlighting the grain of the wood and adding a classy detail in any home,” here’s the after pictures of Christy’s creative Moroccan chalk paint transformation.

“The last fun detail was turning an old belt into a handle!” We love this addition!

DSC00945 DSC00943 DSC00940 DSC00938Inspired? Take on your own DIY projects with paint & supplies from Stylish Patina – purchase paint, brushes, wax and so much more in our retail store AND in our online store, click here to browse.

**Upcoming Events**
Rough Luxe Market 9/25-9/27, details here.
Pop Up Shop coming early October to Mosaic District, details here.

Gifts for Baby

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Have a new bundle of joy in the family? A friend that just gave birth? We have the perfect gifts for new babies in the shop. Including adorable baby bath towels, plush and cuddly teddy bears and stuffed toys, cozy socks and books, too! You’ll also find great gifts to spoil new moms with like yummy candles and cozy scarves.

Stop in the shop this week and find something for the littlest one on your list!

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Upcoming Events:
– Surprise FLASH SALES every Saturday! Join our mailing list to find out what’s on sale each Saturday, you won’t want to miss these chances to save.
– DECEMBER ROUGH LUXE – Two days only this month, Friday & Saturday 12/12 & 12/13 10am-5pm, year end sale event – save 30% off ALL holiday items and 20% off EVERYTHING else!

Have Yourself a Chic Holiday

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Brr! With the mercury falling today it certainly feels more like the holiday season. We have Thanksgiving next week to celebrate, before it’s full on holiday hooplah but that’s why we love the decor it today’s post – it can do double duty for both holidays.

Today, we’re sharing our favorite chic holiday decor – dazzling metallic pieces and unexpected cool blue feather wreaths are just a few of the items we love to help you have yourself a chic holiday.

sp_chicholidaydecor1. Glitzy Ornaments – In silver, gold and bright blue – these shimmering flower ornaments can serve double duty on your Thanksgiving table and your Christmas tree. They would also dress up a mantle beautifully.

2. Gold Mercury Votives – Gold-hued mercury votives are sure to warm up your Turkey Day table. And once the leftovers are put away, pull them off the table and they’ll add a warm flicker to your holiday decor on a mantle or your side tables.

3. Peacock Feather Wreath – We love this twist on tradition, a chic deep blue-hued feather wreath. Lay this on a table as a centerpiece or hang it in your home for a pop of unexpected color.

4. Vintage Style Ornaments – These ornaments are perfectly holiday neutral – they’ll add vintage charm to Christmas OR use washable market or chalk to write names on them and use them as place cards on your Thanksgiving table.

5. Metallic Floral Votives – Add a chic touch to any table with these votives. Again, they crossover perfectly from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Work the gold metallics in with the colors of fall or bright red and green.

You can purchase ALL of these items in our shop right now! Don’t live near by? Never fear – give us a call at 703-663-8428 and we’ll process your order over the phone and ship them to you!

You can also purchase chalk paint for your chalk paint addict friends online – click here to visit our online store. Annnnd this weekend is our holiday Rough Luxe Market!

November Rough Luxe – 11/21-11/23 Fri & Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5
HOLIDAY MARKET – You won’t want to miss it! 

Prep Up Your Holiday

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It’s almost that time of year! Time to deck and the halls and shop for gifts and fa-lalala our way to holiday cheer. So, in order to get us excited for the holidays and give you a little inspiration for ramping up your decor this year, we are sharing holiday decor ideas! All of the items featured below are available for purchase in the shop.

Today, it’s all about preppy holiday decor. Think plaids, classic knits and vintage ski decor – LOVE!

Here are some of our favorite preppy holiday decor ideas. If you love something you see here, and can’t make in to our shop – shoot us an email at shop@stylishpatina.com! We can ship nationwide.

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1. Knitted Stockings – These cable-stitched knitted stockings add the perfect pop of prep to your holiday mantle or decor. Strong enough for stuffing. Great gift ideas for newlyweds. Purchase them in our shop!

2. Plaid Reindeer – These festive little creatures are covered in plaid print and just waiting for a home on a holiday mantle.

3. Plaid Printed Trays – Use them in guest rooms for your holiday guests – place a few soaps on as a welcome gift. They make great gifts paired with teas or candles.

4. Vintage Ski Ornaments – Have a skier in your family? Tie these vintage ski themed ornaments to gift packaging for a perfectly preppy touch.

5. Plaid Coasters – Stack these up for your holiday party this year. Let your guests take them home as party favors!

6. Plaid & Shearling Stockings – Give your stockings a pop of classic prep with these stockings.

Love what you see? Purchase it in the shop. Or shoot us an email (shop@stylishpatina.com) if you need the item shipped!

Upcoming Events:
-LAST PAINT CLASS OF THE YEAR
Saturday 11/8/14 – Basic & Advanced Class
REGISTER for the classes here, there is a discounted option for registering for both classes.
– November Rough Luxe – 11/21-11/23 Fri & Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5