Where does the teacher learn? In class of course…

I love love love being apart of the Annie Sloan and Unfolded team. As much as we offer workshops at On the Purple Couch is almost as often as we/me Bahia, goes,  and refreshes and learn new skills to bring back. This week I am spending a few days in North Carolina at the Unfolded Studios with the  internationally recognized Barb Skivington, Master Trainer and Unfolded lead trainer.  Since I started selling the ChalkPaint decorative paint by Annie Sloan,  I’ve been here about 4 times…I love learning…here are a few quick shots. Look for some excellent workshops and projects in the next few weeks. I am so excited.

This is the library in the studio. I love love love reading..If you’ve been in the shop recently you would see all the new design books we have. As much as I love Pinterest I do love picking up a book as well. Barb has so many lovely home decor and design books. I love it. During class I sneak into this room quickly when I need a book fix….smile

This is me in the entry way of the studio. Learning is so many parts…the visuals are a big with me…I love being in an inspirational space…it makes things so much clearer…Oh and that’s me, Bahia- Annie Sloan Stockist and owner of On the Purple Couch,  if you didn’t already know. Have you see my new haircut? I cut all the chemical perm out of my hair a few weeks ago..I really needed a change and since the whole world was going natural..I thought I better join them…I never want to miss a trend lol

Lots of color mixing going on in these classes…I love this part of Chalk Paint®…you can let your imagination flow…I think I made about 5 different purples. I’ve got to find that pic

A picture of Debi and I ,she has a shop in Winston Salem NC called Hummingbird Designs.  This is another cool thing I love about this network..Its the friends and family I have made along the way. We are all so so different..but so similar in many ways. Chalk Paint is only sold in small mom and pop shops. This is so cool about Annie Sloan. You will NOT find it at the big boys so don’t even bother going to look.  Naturally we sell Chalk Paint® at 4228 Howard Ave. Kensington MD 301.896.0010 or look for a stockist/retailer  local to you at www.unfolded.com. Remember it is NOT with the big boys its with your independent shop keepers like moi…

Oh I better get off the internet now and get ready for the final day of my classes. We are going over Kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® this morning. Did you know you could refresh your kitchen with a new look using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and wax? Well if you didn’t know now you know..lol..I’ll be putting this class back on to the course calendar. Probably during the Winter. Ok thanks for reading and hey share with your friends and network if that would make sense for them. See you in the shop or in a workshop  thanks for stopping by. In the mean time if you have time stop by Kensington we are open all week at 4228 Howard Ave. Kensington MD Tues – Saturday  10- 530 pm and on Sun 12-530 pm.

Bahia