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Stylish Patina in the news

Falls Church native Kelly Millspaugh Thompson’s company Stylish Patina is where vintage meets modern in home furnishings & decor.  Kelly’s flair for finding vintage and antique pieces and giving them new life on a any budget is at the heart of her burgeoning success.

Her concepts center on the idea that  home should be a comfortable place and design should be livable.  Her innovative techniques in transforming furniture from old to new can be best experienced at her shop in Falls Church , Virginia, at her monthly barn sales or seen on her internationally followed blog.  For those that seek a more hands on experience, Kelly offers classes and design consultation.

Kelly was hand selected to be the local Stockist for Chalk Paint™ decorative paints by Annie Sloan.  Chalk Paint™ is the latest “hot” product in the DIY industry.  She also carries additional products that she personally uses and recommends for those that are transforming their own furniture.  The shop is filled with a unique mix of vintage and new items hand curated by Kelly.

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Many thanks to Jennifer Burns Photography for the head shots.  The store images are taken by yours truly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source for Vintage Market Finds on One Kings Lane 

Features presenter at Home & Remodeling Show, Capital Home & Garden and Washington Home & Garden.

 

 

 

 

Many thanks to the Washington Home & Garden Show for having Stylish Patina as a feature and asking me to design a showroom.  Kelly was interviewed by FOX morning news and WTOP regarding this show.  The topic was hows folks can refresh existing furnishings and mix and match styles to make a vintage modern home.

 

Stylish Patina was featured in the Fall Home & Design edition of the Washington Post Magazine.

 

 

Stylish Patina was featured in Daily Candy, June 2012, for her painting technique classes around Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan.  The hottest new things to hit the DIY industry.

 

 

 

Stylish Patina is now a member of Bob Vila Nation.  Read the online interview here.

 

 

Stylish Patina was featured in the Falls Church News Press in Feb 2012 read more here

 

 

The Stylish Patina Barn was listed as a Hidden Gem in the Washingtonian Magazine April 2012.

 

 

June 2012 Northern Virginia Magazine