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Workshop Mania!

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Happy Thursday! I have been busy in the Falls Church shop moving things around so we can offer more fun workshops + events in the shop.  We will be doing our custom furniture painting in the shop as well so lots of fun things happening.  Some of our new workshops will be instructor led and others will just be fun drop in events for you to come and go as it fits your schedule.  Think grab a girlfriend or spouse and head over for a little DIY R+R at Stylish Patina. We will also have more live demos of our various paint lines to give you a little inspiration so make sure you are following us on IG + FB as we announce workshops + free live demos.

A few of our NEW Workshops that are hitting the calendar starting in MAY are…..

BYOP (Bring Your Own Piece) – Have you been a little nervous about painting with Chalk Paint or Milk Paint?  Or maybe you just can’t decide on a color? This is for you!  BYOP you pay $40 for a 2 hour studio time slot to bring in a small 2ft x 2ft project and paint it in the shop (think stool, plant stand, small side table, chair, brass lamp, brass chandelier).  We provide all the supplies and are here if you have a question.  This is not a one on one paint class we are just here for support!  BYOP will be offered Sundays and Tuesdays, you can register online or call and schedule your time slot.

Cabinet Rehab – Have you been thinking about painting your kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® but haven’t pulled the trigger yet?  Come take this specific class and we will set you up for success and answer all your questions!

Mixology – We LOVE mixing our Chalk Paint colors and want to show you the basics of color theory so you can play too!  Learn to turn 38 colors into over 100!

Custom Home Decor Wall Decor + Pillow Workshops – You know all those adorable signs + pillows you see all over Pinterest lets make them!

Open Paint – We are going to have open paint hours where you can come on in, pick out a projects and just get creative!  Each month we will offer different projects all at very reasonable prices think $5-$35.

Private Workshops – Do you and your girlfriends want to take a class together?  Or do you have a specific project hat your would like some one on one help executing?  Let us put together a workshop just for you.

Parties + Events – Wedding Planning DIY Party / Baby Showers / Team Building / Birthdays / etc…  if you can think of it we can make it happen!

Girls Night/Day Out (GNO) – Need to get your creative juices flowing?  Ditch the laundry and grab your girlfriends and lets put together a little something to let your artsy side shine!

I am super excited about all of the new fun things we have going on!  Email me if you want to set up an event or workshop at kelly@stylishpatina.com or call us at the shop 703.663.8428.  Keep in touch and come see us for a little DIY and Retail Therapy!

 

 

Make It, Take It Booth at the Capital Home Show

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We are excited to announce that Stylish Patina will be running the DIY Make It Take It Booth at the Home + Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend January 19-21!  Get your hands dirty this year with our FREE hands-on DIY workshops.

A few of our featured projects will be:

  • Make your own home decor sign
  • Paint your own funky wooden arrow home decor
  • Use Chalk Paint® to paint a picture frame
  • Quick tips on how to use Chalk Paint® to paint kitchen cabinets

Check out the full class schedule:

Come find us and join us in playing with the hottest DIY products on the market. Learn directly from the experts, test new products, and take home your own creations in this interactive feature!

Follow along on IG and see more sneak peeks of what we will be doing as the expo gets closer!  Buy your ticket online and use promo code PATINA for an added discount!

 

Make It Take It!

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Hello friends!

I hope you are planning on taking a trip out to the Dulles Expo Center this weekend to see us at the Make it Take It (MiTi) booth.  We will be offering FREE mini DIY classes September 22-24th. Check out the schedule online.

We have a great group of DIY Mavens teaching classes both from the Stylish Patina team + from AR Workshop Alexandria, Catfish Studios and The Empty Nest!  I have a few free tickets floating around at the shops if you want to swing by and garb one.  I’ll be doing a stage presentation Friday + Saturday at 11am with a LIVE painting demo using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.  Hope to see you this weekend!

Here is a little look at some of the projects you can do for FREE! Only 15 seats per time slot, first come first serve.

 

 

September 2nd Chalk Paint Class!

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Join us September 2nd 10-12 at our Mosaic District Shop to the learn the ins and outs of how to use the famous Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan!  You will learn…

– How to do a one coat application

– How to do a two color distress

– How to apply clear, dark, black + white wax

– How to distress for the aged look

– How to buff for a nice high shine look

– We will discuss tricks for a modern finish vs. a rustic/shabby look

There will be plenty of time for questions + answers and you will leave with handouts and a little sample to take home.

When you leave this class you will be ready to tackle all those projects you have at home!

Location: Mosaic District, 2905 District Ave, #125 Fairfax, VA 22031 *Between Dawn Price Baby + Blue Mercury*

Day + Time: Saturday 9/2/2017, 10-12pm

Sign up online or in in person at the shop!

Annie Sloan Featured in Architectural Digest

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If you follow Stylish Patina or the blog, you probably know how much we love Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan!  However, we are not the only ones!  Last month, Annie was featured in an article by Architectural Digest.  My favorite advice from her in the article is to be fearless about your Chalk Paint projects.  Click the link to check out her tips for working with this amazing product!  You can also stop by the shop to talk to the Stylish Patina staff about your specific DIY project needs or sign up for one of our Chalk Paint classes.

Annie Sloan Black Wax

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Chalk Paint lovers know how diverse the color choices are in Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan.  But, did you know that there are several different types of waxes made by Annie that can further alter the color of your paint?  Using a tinted wax can add an additional dimension and texture to any project, kicking it up a notch.  Check out these tips from Annie herself on how to use her black tinted wax:

Each of the four colors of Chalk Paint® Wax pair perfectly with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. With the consistency of soft margarine and very little odor, they give your painted furniture, cabinets, and accessories a beautiful mellow finish while adding protection and enhancing durability.

Black Chalk Paint® Wax will give a cool, dark finish to your project, enriching colors and bringing out texture in brushwork and decorative details. Use it with Clear Chalk Paint® Wax to seal and protect furniture painted with Chalk Paint®.

Watch this video to learn the best techniques for applying Black Chalk Paint® Wax or visit your local Stockist for additional tips.

It’s amazing how changing the topcoat can alter your piece!  For information on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, stop by either shop location to chat with our staff or sign up for one of our classes!

Before + After – Paloma Chalk Paint

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This week’s Before + After features a custom project painted for a customer.  Christina, the manager at Stylish Patina, used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in one of our favorite colors – Paloma.  This color is a gorgeous, warm, purple-grey. We are so fond of it here because it is a great way to add some color into your home without making a loud statement.

Before: 

Christina painted the chairs in Paloma, and she then lightly sanded them for a subtle distressed look.  The project was then sealed with a coat of clear wax.

After:

Great work Christina! Stop by either Stylish Patina location to speak with our staff about completing your own Before + After.  You can also sign up for one of our great classes to learn how to use this product!

Using Chalk Paint on Fabric

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We often talk about how versatile Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is – you can use it on all types of furniture and colors.  But, did you know that you can even use it on fabric?  Check out these tips from Annie herself:

Did you know you could dye fabric with Chalk Paint®? Dip dyeing with Chalk Paint® is a great way to completely change the color of a fabric!

Annie Sloan shares that Chalk Paint® is highly pigmented and works incredibly well as a dye. The ingredients are simple: Chalk Paint® and cold water. You can control how intense the color comes through simply by adding more water. Linen, cotton, cotton voile, and synthetic curtains all work well with this technique. You can also use patterned cottons or linens. Annie recommends that once dry, the fabric be ironed or machine dried to set and seal the color.

Be sure to see Annie’s how-to for creating a dye wash or the tutorial in her book, Annie Sloan Paints Everything. Get inspired by visiting our Fabric Projects Pinterest board and visit your local stockist for more on these amazing techniques.

Dyed pillows with Chalk Paint® created by blogger Suzanne Faris.

Come look at a sample of chalk painted fabric at our Falls Church City shop, or sign up for one of our Chalk Paint classes!

Before + After: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

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This week’s Before + After project was completed by Stylish Patina’s very own Caitlin!  She is a DIY pro who was even able to DIY her own wedding!  Caitlin used Old White in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for both of the following projects.  The first is a table and chairs that she purchased:

Before.

After some paint and distressing.

In her second project, Caitlin really showed off her creative talent.  She attached wooden boards together with metal brackets in the back.  She then painted, distressed, and glued on starfish to complete the beachy look of her coat hanger and shelf.

To learn how to make your own DIY projects using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, check out our upcoming classes or stop by the shop to chat with our staff!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: Blue Ombré Effect

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As you might know by now, Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is one of our favorite products at Stylish Patina.  You can get a range of effects with this extremely versatile product.  Blues have been a very popular style trend this summer in both Chalk Paint and our Vintage Designer Collection.  Check out this latest posting by Annie Sloan for tips on how to take your DIY project to the next level and achieve a stunning ombré effect using Chalk Paint:

Ombré means ‘shaded’ in French and this gradual change from one colour to the next has been huge over the last year or so, especially in the world of fashion. It’s so lovely to see this idea crossing over to painted furniture!
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This show-stopping cabinet is a standout example of the ombré trend. Painted by the totally fabulous and inspiring Ildiko of Restored4u in Ontario, Canada. She is known for regularly mixing my colours to stunning effect.
Ildiko painted this tallboy using a mix of Florence and Aubusson Blue, which she gradually darkened with a little Graphite, for that true ombré look. She used Clear Chalk Paint® Wax all over and a little Dark Wax at the bottom to darken the colour even further.

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Merging two styles, this piece has an ombré effect and uses image transfer, too. It’s a mix of contemporary and rustic Americana.

The project comes from my Stockist Karen from When Modern Was in San Francisco. She started by applying that sandy colour, using Country Grey, then blended it into Giverny to give the illusion of an expanse of sky.

She then used Image Medium to transfer the image of a buffalo onto the fronts of the drawers. To really bring out the detail in the imagery, she applied Clear Chalk Paint® Wax, which also seals in all of that gorgeous paintwork.

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Across the pond, ombré has reached our fair shores, too. This sweet little chair can actually be found in my granddaughter’s nursery here in Oxford!
The chair was painted by my son Felix, who used Greek Blue on the legs which he then blended with Old White to work up to that very light blue at the top. Doesn’t it look gorgeous against that Antoinette wall?

If you’d like to see more of my granddaughter’s beautiful room, you’re in luck! Felix’s house has recently been featured in Rue Magazine. Take a peek for a tour of their colourful, cosy home!

 

 

Chalk Paint Class This Weekend!

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Join us August 5th to the learn the ins and outs of how to use the famous Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan!  You will learn…

– How to do a one coat application

– How to do a two color distress

– How to apply clear, dark, black + white wax

– How to distress for the aged look

– How to buff for a nice high shine look

– We will discuss tricks for a modern finish vs. a rustic look

There will be plenty of time for questions + answers and you will leave with handouts and a little sample to take home.

When you leave this class you will be ready to tackle all those projects you have at home!

Location: Mosaic District, 2905 District Ave, #125 Fairfax, VA 22031 *Between Dawn Price Baby + Blue Mercury*

Day + Time: Saturday 8/5/2017, 10-12pm

Sign up online or in in person at the shop!

Summer Color Trend – Green

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If you have been to the shop lately, you’ve probably noticed that a popular trend this summer is green furniture!  To get this look on your own, check out these tips from Annie Sloan, and check out her website for more info:

Keeping it simple can sometimes make the biggest impact, just like this vintage record cabinet by Green Spruce Designs.

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Jen used Amsterdam Green and paired it with Black Chalk Paint Wax to create a textured, painterly look.
Beautiful, elegant, and yet totally modern, this is such a gorgeous combination of both paint and wax.

Follow and join in with the hashtag #MixItMonday on Instagram and Facebook.
Brought to you most Mondays, I share the shades that you’ve been creating with my paint!

This gorgeous photo is by the amazingly creative team over at Annie Sloan South Africa. They used Amsterdam Green mixed with a little Louis Blue to reach this stunningly rich forest green.

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I love how they’ve captured the depth of their colour mix by painting it on all sorts of objects!

Another fabulous mix that uses Amsterdam Green is this fresh colour by Instagrammer Amanda Rydell.
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She whitened the green to get a slightly minty shade and it looks so lovely with all of her pretty plants!
Those clear knobs keep it modern and a coat of Clear Chalk Paint® Wax protects the paint from any dirt or water.

Beautiful botanical style has reached The Annie Sloan Shop! 
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I am in love with this window created by the fabulous team that run my shop, mother and daughter duo Bee and Lucy.
That pairing of Amsterdam Green, Antibes Green and the outside of English Yellow just fills me with joy!
If you’re in the Oxford area do pop in as we’re selling all sorts of wonderful plants and succulents now too!
To make a similar colour like the one Amanda made above try mixing Amsterdam Green with Pure. The brightness of Pure will create a clean minty green, adding a Mid Century Modern style to your furniture. 
Pretty in pink, the combination of Antoinetteand Amsterdam Green is a total scene stealer! I love them together, it’s completely modern and yet classic at the same time. Perfect!