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Emperor’s Silk, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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Meet Emperor’s Silk, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan she is a bright pure red like the silk lining of a jacket. It is also the red of Chinese lacquer, especially when deepened with Black Chalk Paint® Wax. Use it in the interior of a cupboard or drawer for a pop of color.

Valentine’s Day is this week and Emperor’s silk is the perfect color. It is a great color for the interior and exterior of any piece of furniture. There are so many different looks you can make using Emperor’s Silk.

Hello Gorgeous! This mid-century modern desk painted by Fresh Furniture Co, that we found on Instagram is a knockout! We love how the desk painted perfectly. Emperor’s Silk brings joy to viewers eyes and we love how bright the color can be. Be sure to check them out on Instagram for more Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan inspiration.

Here are some more sparks of inspiration we found on IG + Pinterest just by typing “Emperor’s Silk Chak Paint”. Make sure to check out my PIN BOARD on Pinterest just by typing in the color!

 

 

Don’t forget how easy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is to use, NO PREP NO PRIMING needed.  Just pop the top and go!  Check out the Annie Sloan YouTube page for some video with Annie herself.

Keep watch on our blog + Instagram (stories) to stay updated with our featured DIY paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you and your next project!

Don’t forget to tag us in your designs on Instagram using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win new DIY products each month and be featured on our social media + blog.  Send us your Before + After DIY projects at shop@stylishpatina.com

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410 S Maple Ave #114
Falls Church, VA, 22046
703.663.8428 / shop@stylishpatina.com

Open Tuesday-Sunday

Meet Amsterdam Green, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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Meet Amsterdam Green, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan this strong, deep green takes inspiration from the painted shutters and doors of Amsterdam. It works particularly well with whites and creams and botanical imagery and plants, as well as looking brilliant with earthy yellows and reds – try teaming it with Primer Red, Arles and Old Ochre. It also makes a great backdrop to cool blues, such as Provence, Giverny and the purple tones of Emile.

This beautiful vintage dresser by Annie Sloan can be viewed on her inspiration page.  We love how it’s getting us excited about spring.  We love the pattern of the flowers and leaves as the backdrop. One of our favorite themes is botanical imagery.

 Amsterdam Green is a strong, deep green inspired by the shutters and doors found in The Netherlands. Here it is paired with botanical imagery – the perfect green to bring out the colors of the flowers and plants around it.

Check out these jaw-dropping projects using Amsterdam Green I have an entire PIN BOARD dedicated to this color if you want to check it out. Here are a few of my favorites below.  Are you feeling inspired yet?

 

Don’t forget how easy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is to use, NO PREP NO PRIMING needed.  Just pop the top and go!  Check out the Annie Sloan YouTube page for some video with Annie herself.

Keep watch on our blog + Instagram (stories) to stay updated with our featured DIY paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you and your next project!

Don’t forget to tag us in your designs on Instagram using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win new DIY products each month and be featured on our social media + blog.  Send us your Before + After DIY projects at shop@stylishpatina.com

ORDER ONLINE  / UPCOMING WORKSHOPS / EMAIL US

FOLLOW US 

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SHOP OUR BESPOKE VINTAGE FURNITURE

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church City
410 S Maple Ave #114
Falls Church, VA, 22046
703.663.8428 / shop@stylishpatina.com

Open Tuesday-Sunday

 

Kitchen Cabinet Refresh with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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This weeks before and after comes to us from Avery Michaels from Holland Avenue. Avery has decided to paint her kitchen cabinets two years ago with  Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. Her kitchen has been featured by Apartment Therapy, Country Living, The Today Show, Better Home’s & Gardens, The Colorist, Buzzfeed, Delish, and Popsugar. This has led Avery to be chosen as a 2018 Better Homes & Garden Stylemaker!

Avery’s DIY final project was amazing! She has recently done a blog post on how her Chalk Painted cabinets have been holding up over the last few years!  This is a common question we get “How durable is chalk paint for kitchen cabinets?The short answer …VERY DURABLE!   Be sure to hop over to Avery’s blog and check out the full recap here and the initial post here. 

The colors that Avery used in her kitchen refresh are  Chalk Paint in Pure White on top and then she used 2 coats of Chalk Paint in Duck Egg on the bottom. The Pure White instantly adds a bright and open vibe. After painting the cabinets, she sealed them with Annie Sloan Clear Wax. This is the perfect finish for any DIY paint project! It’s a two in one, adds durability and makes the paint finish velvety smooth. 

Check out the BEFORE picture!  It’s amazing what a few coats of paint can do for a kitchen and a little good ol’ fashioned muscle!  Instead of gutting your kitchen and spending thousands of dollars consider investing in a few cans of paint and wax if your budget isn’t ready for the “gut job”.  For those of you SELLING a home with an out of date kitchen…paint those cabinets before putting your house on the market!

AFTER PICTURES

Don’t forget how easy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is to use, NO PREP NO PRIMING needed.  Just pop the top and go!  Check out the Annie Sloan YouTube page for some video with Annie herself or email/come into the shop and we can walk you through the process!

Keep watching on our blog + Instagram (stories) to stay updated with our featured DIY paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you and your next project!

Don’t forget to tag us in your designs on Instagram using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win new DIY products each month and be featured on our social media + blog.  Send us your Before + After DIY projects at shop@stylishpatina.com

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Come see us at the shop in Falls Church City
410 S Maple Ave #114
Falls Church, VA, 22046
703.663.8428 / shop@stylishpatina.com

Open Tuesday-Sunday

Meet the Color Emile, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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Meet EMILE,  Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan she is a warm soft aubergine color with pink red undertones giving a rich complexity that makes beautifully sophisticated lilac tones when Old White is added. A color first used by artists and then later in decorative work, Emile finds its beginnings in bohemian Paris.

This color isn’t used as often as the neutrals but it should be!  It’s a great color for mixing and layering in your projects.  The beautiful color could also be lovely for interior drawers or china hutches.  There are so many different looks you can create using Emile let us help spark your imagination.

Hello beautiful!  This vintage dresser painted by Fresh Furniture Co. that we found on Instagram is swoon worthy.  We love how they swapped the hardware out with new knobs it makes it so fresh and clean.  They chose not to distress the dresser and we think it gives it a polished look.  Be sure to check them out on Instagram for more Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan inspiration.

I couldn’t help myself …..here are a for more gems of inspiration we found on IG + Pinterest by just typing in “Emile Chalk Paint”.  Check out my PIN BOARD all about EMILE Chalk Paint for inspiration!

Don’t forget how easy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is to use, NO PREP NO PRIMING needed.  Just pop the top and go!  Check out the Annie Sloan YouTube page for some video with Annie herself.

Keep watch on our blog + Instagram (stories) to stay updated with our featured DIY paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you and your next project!

Don’t forget to tag us in your designs on Instagram using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win new DIY products each month and be featured on our social media + blog.  Send us your Before + After DIY projects at shop@stylishpatina.com

ORDER ONLINE  / UPCOMING WORKSHOPS / EMAIL US

FOLLOW US 

INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / PINTEREST

SHOP OUR BESPOKE VINTAGE FURNITURE

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church City
410 S Maple Ave #114
Falls Church, VA, 22046
703.663.8428 / shop@stylishpatina.com

Open Tuesday-Sunday

Our July #SPPaintPro

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We got so many incredible submissions to our July Giveaway and choosing a winner was far from easy! But, we ended up choosing this sweet little bookshelf painted by Kate Dreyer of Kate Decorates. We constantly tell our first-time Chalk Paint® buyers that is really is as easy as we say it is! Chalk Paint® sticks to just about everything, from wood to metal to glass, which is why the possibilities are endless!

 

Kate transformed these IKEA bookshelves with the help of a couple coats of Antibes Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We love this bold hue and love the pop of color it can bring to any space.

 

Are you thinking about painting your IKEA furniture? If you plan to use Chalk Paint (which you should, save yourself a headache!) make sure you give it a good clean first (we like using a little bit of dawn dish soap and water) and wiping it down after with a lightly dampened towel  first.  The packing materials IKEA furniture comes in can sometimes leave behind a little oily residue that can make it hard for the paint to adhere, resulting in cracking. So don’t forget to prep your piece! Waxing it once you’ve finished painting will ensure the paint will last.

 

Congratulations to Katie for an adorable piece and for being named our July #SPPaintPro. Don’t forget to send us your transformations using our hashtag for a chance to win every month!

 

 

BOHO University!

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Ah, college… roommates, Ramen noodles,  and recycled furniture. Between books and bar hopping there’s little to no money to spend and certainly not on new furniture. Turn your borrowed furniture bohemian and paint what your momma gave ya!

Get inspired then come get your paint!

Enter to Win This May!

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Quick reminder, everybody! It is not too late to submit your transformations to win our giveaway product this month! We are giving away a pint of General Finishes Java Gel Stain to our favorite transformation! If you haven’t tried it out, now’s the time…and what better way to try out a new product than by winning it! All you have to do to enter is share your transformation via instagram using #SPPaintPro. Our winner will be announced at the end of the month! Check out some of the previous winners here for a little inspiration!

Spotlight: Vintage is For Lovers!

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Ever since we posted about these cute t-shirts and bags leading up to the Lucketts Spring Market, we’ve had so many people asking us where they can get their hands on them! We don’t blame you all either, they are super cute and did we mention they are made from the softest fabric? You can only get them from us and they are going quick!  We now have them in the shop + we can ship as well to you (call 703.663.8428 or email shop@stylishpatina.com.  The T-shirts are $24.95 and the bags are $9.95!  Come and get them….We can’t wait to see how you incorporate it into your style! Send us your #OOTD 

Meet Arabesque!

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This week, we thought we’d feature another of our favorite hues from the MMS Milk Paint Line. For those of you who haven’t tried it, now’s the time! It’s such a fabulous product and contains only five natural ingredients, making it VOC – Free. This beautiful dusty pink is a sweet compliment to any color palette and is both classic and timeless. We love how it looks on this piece, which was given a new life by With The Grain Home!

How are you incorporating this shade into your home? Share your transformations with us this month for a chance to win a pint of General Finishes Java Gel Stain in Mahogany. Use #SPPaintPro to enter!

May Giveaway!

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In all our excitement over your incredible submissions last month, we almost forgot to announce which product we will be giving away this month! We LOVE the General Finishes Gel Stains, and we want you guys to try it out for yourself! It’s such a great product and we promise it is so much better than working with traditional stains. What better way to try it out than by winning it just by sharing your latest transformations with us! We will be choosing our favorite transformation at the end of the month to win a pint in Mahogany! Your transformation can be done using any of your favorite products, whether it’s Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® or Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint, or even General Finishes Gel Stains! Enter on Instagram using #SPPaintPro!

Furniture Transformation: April Submissions

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If you haven’t checked out the winning piece from our April Paint Pro, you need to check it out! We had so many beautiful entries this month and we loved them all! We love seeing the different wants you all use the products to make pieces your own. You all make choosing our winner each month so difficult, and we hope you’ll keep entering each month to win new products! In celebration of all your incredible work, we thought we would feature a few other Before & Afters that you all shared. Shout out to Farm Town Vintage , 100 Thousand Welcomes , Refind Design, and The Paisley Lily Pad for sharing their transformations! Don’t forget to tag us in YOUR transformations using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win this month! You can shop all your DIY needs in our online shop!

Meet Lucketts Green!

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We are getting ready for Luckett’s Spring Market, it’s kind of crazy how quickly it’s coming up! For those of you who haven’t already heard, we will be running FREE workshops and demos throughout the weekend using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and MMS Milk Paint. But back to our color feature…In honor of the Spring Market coming up, we’ve decided to feature the gorgeous Lucketts Green this week. We love this cheery color and we love how versatile the product is and we hope you’ll give it a try if you haven’t already! This sweet little piece was featured on the Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint instagram account and was painted by Lemondrop Reclaimed. It never hurts when a piece is staged as beautifully as this one either!

What are your favorite Milk Paint Transformations? Share them with us on Instagram using #SPPaintPro for a chance to win a new DIY product each month! The winner’s transformation will also be featured on the blog! Don’t forget, you can shop all your DIY needs through our online store.

Happy Painting!