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Meet Louis Blue Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan

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Meet Louis Blue Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan!

Louis Blue is a greenish soft blue reminiscent of Rococo French and Swedish interiors. Pair this clean pastel blue with white for a fine Rococo look or combine with brights for a vintage retro aesthetic. It is the perfect color for any children’s room or for a vacation home. It gives off a really warm pastel look.

These pictures were posted by Annie Sloan on her Pinterest page. Annie Sloan is one of our favorite designers. All her Paints are waterbased and super easy to use! Annie created this rough and luxurious wall using five different Chalk Paint® colors to give depth and interest. Annie started by painting this wall all over with Old Ochre. Next, she poured equal amounts of Duck Egg Blue and Louis Blue onto a Mixmat™ and mixed the colors roughly using a cardboard applicator.

Check out these amazing projects using Louis Blue! I have an entire PIN BOARD dedicated to this color if you want to check it out. Here is a sneak peek of our board below.  Are you feeling excited to start your own DIY using Louis Blue?

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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703.663.8428 / shop@stylishpatina.com

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Meet Old Violet Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan

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Meet Old Violet Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan.

Like deep Parma violets or blue lavender, Old Violet is a wonderful 18th Century color inspired by the colors of ancient Rome. Beautiful on its own or paired with red for a little Parisian boho. Old Violet is a great pastel color that can make any room look beautiful.

This picture was posted by @soldier58llc on Instagram! This large provincial style dresser is painted beautifully and offers a ton of storage for you.  The artist painted this dresser in Old Violet Chalk Paint®. The details on the dresser are painted with Paris Grey Chalk Paint as well. Once all the top coats were finished the dresser was then finished off with Black Chalk Paint® Wax by Annie Sloan, which created the smokey finish. The hardware is all original and it has been lightly dusted with Annie Sloan’s Dark Silver Guilding Wax which creates a shiny appearance.

Check out these amazing projects using Old Violet! I have an entire PIN BOARD dedicated to this color if you want to check it out. Here is a sneak peek of our board below.  Are you feeling excited to start your own DIY using Old Violet?

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

BUY PAINT ONLINE  / UPCOMING WORKSHOPS / EMAIL US

FOLLOW US 

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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

 

DIY Workshops at Stylish Patina

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You may have seen a few new DIY + Craft workshops we are starting to offer in the shop.  We continue to add new workshops to get your creative juices flowing.  Grab your friends, your hubby, or yourself and come join us. Many of our classes use our favorite paint, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan which is a great way to play around with the paint before diving in deeper!

We happily can plan a private event, birthday or class for your group of friends, or team building events!  Email, shop@stylishpatina.com, or call, 703.663.8428, we’d love to help make your event memorable.  Check out all our current workshops + drop in events here.

Check out our website + DIY blog too!!

**CRAFTY KIDS CORNER**

Spring Break is right around the corner we have your covered!  Are you looking for something affordable to do with your little ones?  Come and see us and then drop by Happy Tart for a cupcake.  We have a drop in kids crafts April 16-19th.  See the details here.

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Check out this  NEW WORKSHOP The HOME + WELCOME signs.

Each sign is around 4ft tall. In the workshop, you get to paint the baseboard whatever color/style you want with our @chalkpaint by @anniesloanhome. Then we will attach the metal letters. The metal can be painted as well or left as is. Go with a modern clean finished sign or a farmhouse style distressed it’s all up to you!

Love the sign but no time to take a class? We are happy to make a CUSTOM SIGN just for you.
Interested in making a 2 sided board we can do that too for an added charge! Check out this link to sign up for the workshops.

COME GET CREATIVE WITH US!

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

WELCOME / HOME SIGNS : MARCH 30th @ 2-4PM

CHALK PAINT 101 : APRIL 6th @ 10-12PM

3D METAL FLOWER : APRIL 7th 12-2pm

CHALK PAINT MIXOLOGY: APRIL 13th @ 11-1PM

ADV. CHALK PAINT 2: APRIL 20th @ 10-12PM

WE ALSO OFFER:

CHALK PAINT 101: THURSDAYS @ 2-4pm

DIY SIGN MAKING WORKSHOP

BALL JAR PAINTING WORKSHOP

BRING IN YOUR OWN PIECE STUDIO TIME

QUESTIONS?? CONTACT US AT STYLISHPATINA.COM OR ASK A SP TEAM MEMBER TODAY!

Kitchen Transformation By Jessica Davis

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This week’s Featured Before + After comes to us from Jessica Davis. She was also featured on Annie Sloan’s Instagram page and loads of other fabulous design outlets!  Her kitchen transformation is one to be admired….seriously it’s CRAZY AMAZING what a little paint can do for your kitchen!  Check out her feature on Apartment Therapy too!

Jessica met with one of her friends Azie, who owns a vintage decor shop in Montclair, NJ. Her friend gave her the idea to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Azie said chalk paint would solve all her problems with the paint. Jessica was still skeptical about the decision of using chalk paint because she thought it wasn’t her thing. Soon she discovered she wanted to take the leap and use Chalk Paint!

This photo comes from her Apartment Therapy Feature story. Jessica has transformed her entire kitchen using Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan. In the beginning, she thought that her old kitchen was really hideous. Jessica had decided to spice it up by having black granite countertops, brown and wood cabinets would turn into a beautiful white. She felt as if a larger renovation was not in the cards, but she knew the kitchen needed a change so she decided it was a time to get creative on a budget….perfect timing to involve Chalk Paint!

Jessica used Pure White on the top cabinets and a mix of Chateau Grey and Provence for the sage green on the bottom cabinets. She sealed in her paintwork and protected it from water and grease using the Clear Chalk Paint® Wax.

“It’s not actually chalky, Its non -toxic and has practically no VOC’s, it can be used as floor paint, there is zero prep needed, and the colors are easy to mix.” – Jessica

After painting the cabinets, Jessica thought the floor needed a change. She always loved the look of patterned cement tile, but she thought it was a down-the-line investment. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint can be used on floors with a certain sealant on top of the paint. She decided to go with the new floor transformation too and work with stencils to make the floor stand out. Jessica used Pure White Chalk Paint® and Graphite on the floor. She said it changed the room drastically.

**BEFORE**

**ENJOY THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL  BY ANNIE SLOAN **

What DIY projects have you been working on lately? We are dying to see what you have come up with! 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 stylishpatinashop.com

And in the meantime, head over to our blog page and check out some of our transformations! Then grab your supplies in-store or on stylishpatinashop.com

Keep watch on our blog to stay updated with our featured paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you!

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church!!

410 S Maple Ave #114

Falls Church, VA, 22046

703.663.8428

 

At Charlotte’s House Transformation

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“Today your Charlotte fortune cookie is: “Trust your gut,” and this ombré file cabinet is my proof. This started as a standard beige metal blech. Do I like purple? Not much. Do I have a need for 30 little drawers? Not particularly. But I had this little glimmer of an idea and… I tried it. Five years later it’s still a favorite and I’m so glad I just went for it. It’s easy to let our logical brain rule the roost but lots of times our instincts for things like design, kids and self- care are spot on! Trust yourself folks.”

This weeks feature is from Charlotte, who is a designer and blogger, check out her blog here. Charlotte loves coming up with simple ideas and techniques to create spaces that fool you into thinking they’re more complicated and complex. She believes that design and DIY don’t need to be complicated to be effective.

One day she took a leap and decided she wanted to transform a craigslist METAL file cabinet into something cool and interesting.  The cabinet was ordered from craigslist and when she received the cabinet it was a solid grey color. She considered painting this cabinet in many different ways ut decided Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan was the way to go!  We agree!

She chose Annie Sloan’s Emile, Henrietta, and Old White Chalk Paint to create the ombre look she was going for. The file cabinet had 10 rows so she figured that there would be two rows of each color. She used straight Emile and the straight Henrietta for 2 colors in the gradient.  Next,  mixed them equal parts for another shade.  And lastly played around with the Old White to get two more tones that fit the ombre.  She built a cool wood base and then wa…la… a super cool vintage filing cabinet!

Before Photos:

After Photos:

What DIY projects have you been working on lately? We are dying to see what you have come up with! 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 stylishpatinashop.com

And in the meantime, head over to our blog page and check out some of our transformations! Then grab your supplies in-store or on stylishpatinashop.com

Keep watch on our blog to stay updated with our featured paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you!

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church!!

410 S Maple Ave #114

Falls Church, VA, 22046

703.663.8428

Meet English Yellow Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan

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Meet English Yellow Chalk Paint® , by Annie Sloan.

An English color from the development of Chrome Yellow pigment in the 18th Century and inspired by hand-painted Chinese wallpaper. This was the first non-earthy yellow. It’s also a great fifties vintage color.

This color combo is to die for! This beautiful lounge area is brought to us by Annie Sloan’s Instagram page. We absolutely love this yellow antique side table. It goes perfect with the creamy blue colored wall and the small sofa chair. The coral of the chair blends perfectly in with the antique table. Be sure to check out Annie Sloan’s Instagram, Pinterest, and You tube for some inspiration!

Check out these awesome projects using English Yellow! 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 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

BUY PAINT ONLINE  / UPCOMING WORKSHOPS / EMAIL US

FOLLOW US 

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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

Painted Kitchen Cabinets, French Linen Chalk Paint

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This weeks before and after comes to us from Sara Hollister-Jessick. Sara redesigned her kitchen for her vacation rental house. She painted these 1990’s oak kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in French Linen. Sara says this project has taken up a lot of time but she has enjoyed every moment of the project.

Sara sprayed the cabinets with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. She used French Linen and for the cabinet color and sealed them with General Finishes water based poly top coat.  We love what Sara has done to her kitchen it’s so fresh and bright.  Sara wanted to give her cabinets a neutral look with more depth than white. It was important that the cabinet color pop and blend in with her other furniture. She also painted her bowls, dishes, and trays with Chalk Paint®.

** BEFORE PICTURE **

What DIY projects have you been working on lately? We are dying to see what you have come up with! 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 stylishpatinashop.com

And in the meantime, head over to our blog page and check out some of our transformations! Then grab your supplies in-store or on stylishpatinashop.com

Keep watch on our blog to stay updated with our featured paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you!

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church!!

410 S Maple Ave #114

Falls Church, VA, 22046

703.663.8428

Meet French Linen, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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Meet French Linen, Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan! A cool neutral inspired by the color of aged natural linen. This khaki grey works beautifully with golds and a range of rich and bright colors such as Emile and Emperor’s Silk.

We absolutely love this picture from Bird’s Nest Gifts and Antiques on Instagram! Their handle is birds_nest_antiques. Diana, who is the blogger at Vintage Home Love painted her cabinets using French Linen. We absolutely love how the color adds so much depth and contrast to the white themed kitchen!

Check out these drool worthy projects using French Linen! 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

BUY PAINT 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

 

 

 

 

How to paint Ombre with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

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This weeks feature is from Interiors to Inspire!

Ombre is a hot trend in the design world right now. Why should we Ombre?  Creating an Ombre wall or furniture item is a great way to change the mood or feeling of a space. In the video below the workers are working on a sample board, but this kind of technique can be applied to anything in your home. Creating samples are really important. It helps give you a hint whether you like it or not. You may feel unsure of the exact look so it is always a great idea to help yourself be less nervous and create sample pieces.

The Materials:

2 colors of paint / 2 paint brushes / painters tape / rag or paper towel

Chalk Paint® , by Annie Sloan is being used in the video above. Chalk Paint is a non toxic material that is water based. It will bond to most surfaces and leave all surfaces smooth. It is the best option for furniture, decor items, and walls as it requires no sanding or priming needed!!

Instructions For Ombre Wall Painting:

  1. Prep your surface by taping off the ceiling line, neighboring walls, baseboards, outlets, etc.

2. Starting on one side of the wall, apply the paint in the same manner as illustrated in the video. 3. Depending on how large you wanted your color transition area to be you could start by painting out a strip in the top color and a strip in the bottom color.

4. As you move from section to section you will want overlap your last painted area slightly, feathering out the paint to ensure there is a smooth blending of colors.

Instructions for Furniture and Decor Items:

Prep your surface by wiping down your piece and taping off any interior sections where you wish to keep the original finish. A crisp paint line will keep your finish looking clean and professional.  Depending how large your item is you could paint the entire thing at once or you may have to break it down into smaller areas, similar to the wall images.  For instance on a large dresser I they suggest painting one side completely with the first layer of ombre prior to moving on to the neighboring side.

Thinking about tackling an ombre project at home?  Check out our Ombre Pinterest Board with some inspiration!  Stay tuned for our upcoming Ombre workshop!

What DIY projects have you been working on lately? We are dying to see what you have come up with! 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 to shop@stylishpatina.com.

And in the meantime, head over to our blog page and check out some of our transformations! Then grab your supplies in-store or on stylishpatinashop.com

Keep watch on our blog to stay updated with our featured paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you!

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church!!

410 S Maple Ave #114

Falls Church, VA, 22046

703.663.8428

 

Meet Napoleonic Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan

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Meet Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.

Napoleonic Blue is inspired by the ultramarine and cobalt blue pigments used for decorative work in everything from neoclassical interiors through to modern 20th Century decoration. We love this color and it is super popular in our shop!

Napoleonic Blue is one of our best sellers in our DIY products. Make sure to come by the shop to pick out a litre of it! Don’t forget to check out our NEW page on Pinterest featuring Napoleonic Blue! I have an entire PIN BOARD dedicated to this color if you want to check it out. Here is a sneak peak of my favorites from the Napoleonic Blue Pinterest Board!

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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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

Jonathon Marc Mendes, Chalk Paint® Pro!

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This week we are featuring Jonathon Marc Mendes one of the most talented folks out there painting with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. You MUST check out is Facebook + You Tube channel.

Jonathon Mendes is a British furniture artist, photographer, and part time hairdresser. Mendes has a strong passion for painting and is know for his amazing paint finishes!

Back in 2017 Jonathon was chosen one of  Annie Sloan’s Painter in residence. He has painted in Greece, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Germany, and Australia. He has a passion for teaching and has spread that passion throughout his travels.

” I do all my own photography and styling which is my bigger passion.” – Jonathon

“I am super excited about this project for more than one reason… The first being that it’s so full of vibrancy and I feel it definitely strikes a chord with current painting trends. ” – Jonathon Mendes

Below are a sampling of images of his work.  Be sure to check out his FB page and watch his tutorials they are amazing!  Feeling inspired come see us in the shop and pick up your supplies or take one of our workshops!  We will be releasing a bunch of NEW advanced classes in the next week!

Follow Jonathon Marc Mendes

FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, ETSY, INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE

What DIY projects have you been working on lately? We are dying to see what you have come up with! 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 to shop@stylishpatina.com.

And in the meantime, head over to our blog page and check out some of our transformations! Then grab your supplies in-store or on stylishpatinashop.com

Keep watch on our blog to stay updated with our featured paint lines and which paint products are perfect for you!

Come see us at the shop in Falls Church!!

410 S Maple Ave #114

Falls Church, VA, 22046

703.663.8428

 

Meet Antibes Green! Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

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Meet Antibes Green Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan!!

The neoclassical palette included this bright green, sometimes pure and sometimes lightened with white. The color is also found on rustic country furniture from Ireland and the south of France – a look which is beautifully achieved with Dark Chalk Paint® Wax. For a warehouse look, try Black Chalk Paint® Wax.

Spring is just around the corner and we absolutely love this color. It is the perfect color to use to spice up your home. The distressed look on this antique table by Tami from @paintmetwice is adorable.!The bright green really shows off the distressed wood areas and it makes the table very unique. This definitely gives us real spring vibes and St. Patricks Day is also just around the corner!

Don’t forget to check out our NEW Antibes Green board on Pinterest featuring Antibes Green!  Here is a sneak peak of a few of my favorites from the Pinterest board 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 watching on our blog + Instagram (stories) to stay updated with our featured DIY paint lines and check out which paint products are perfect for you and your next DIY 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