Kensington Archives - On The Purple Couch https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/category/kensington/ Lifestyle Expert, TV personality and Decorator in Washington DC Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:17:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 February Workshops, Events & Classes posted https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2018/01/30/february-workshops-events-classes-posted/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2018/01/30/february-workshops-events-classes-posted/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:17:51 +0000 https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=7955 We  have just posted our February workshops, events and classes and hope you will enjoy the selections. The year has started off with a good flow and we hope that is the same for you. Have you been to our Studio at the Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville MD? Join us all this month
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We  have just posted our February workshops, events and classes and hope you will enjoy the selections. The year has started off with a good flow and we hope that is the same for you.

Have you been to our Studio at the Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville MD? Join us all this month with events beginning February 2nd for our 1st Friday event: Visit the galleries & 1st Friday’s with the Boss

Workshops and Classes on Chalk Paint are back…Want to paint your kitchen Cabinets come and take a class with Bahia on Thursday Feb 8th…Register HERE 

Want our very popular Chalk Paint 101 class? we have a few in Feb so please check the calendar

Can’t make the class? No problem. Send bahia an email and we can schedule a private class. email at bahia at onthepurplecouch dot com

On the 10th of February be sure to watch us on Fox 5 DC with our friends Annie Yu for our TV segment Will you be my Valentine? We come on air at 73o am . Have you missed our lifestyle segments on TV? Catch up here and learn about decor and all things related to design HERE

On the 17th of February, Bahia Akerele,  has been invited to give a talk on Developing your Marketing Plan for 2018 at Artists & Makers Studio. Register for the free session and bring a notebook …you will leave with a lot of information and strategies for starting the year off right… Register HERE

 

On the 24th of Feb we have our annual Vision Board Planning session lead by Diane Bell McKoy. This class helps you to lay out your goals and objectives through a guided planning session with our facilitator. Be sure to sign up for this very popular workshops HERE

 

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On the Purple Couch Holiday Party & Open House 12/9 at 6 pm https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/12/05/on-the-purple-couch-party-open-house-129-at-6-pm/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/12/05/on-the-purple-couch-party-open-house-129-at-6-pm/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:10:29 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5512 You are invited to join us Friday December 9th from 6 to 9 pm as we celebrate the holidays at On the Purple Couch. We have lots of exciting plans and activities for our guests… of course we will have a craft table full of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, shopping for the holidays,  a Flower
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You are invited to join us Friday December 9th from 6 to 9 pm as we celebrate the holidays at On the Purple Couch.

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We have lots of exciting plans and activities for our guests… of course we will have a craft table full of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, shopping for the holidays,  a Flower arranging demo at 615 pm ( prompt) by John S…who is NOT a joke with flowers…you may remember him from the grand opening,

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Food, Fun and exciting door prizes by Seasons: Olive Oil & Tap Room , a Chalk Paint project kit by OTPC, A day in the life photo session by Shala W Graham Photography and more….

Don’t miss this great event…

RSVP HERE 

See you on Friday December 9th at 6 pm…Bahia

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Small Business Saturday Sale on Chalk Paint ( $36 ) & Furniture 40% -50% off https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/11/26/small-business-saturday-sale-chalk-paint-36-furniture-40-50-off/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/11/26/small-business-saturday-sale-chalk-paint-36-furniture-40-50-off/#respond Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:41:48 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5452 This weekend for Small Business Saturday …Chalk Paint is on sale for $36 reg $38.95….Furniture is 40 -50 % off…with a few exceptions…Free Demo’s on Saturday at 10 and again at 12 pm… Small business Saturday…Door prizes and more sales on furniture and more..   Be sure to stop by the shop at 10513 Metropolitan
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This weekend for Small Business Saturday …Chalk Paint is on sale for $36 reg $38.95….Furniture is 40 -50 % off…with a few exceptions…Free Demo’s on Saturday at 10 and again at 12 pm…2016-11-25-11-41-36

Small business Saturday…Door prizes and more sales on furniture and more..

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Be sure to stop by the shop at

10513 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington MD 20895

301.896.0010

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Veterans Day Sale 20% off all painted Furniture today Saturday https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/11/12/veterans-day-sale-20-off-painted-furniture-today-saturday/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/11/12/veterans-day-sale-20-off-painted-furniture-today-saturday/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:32:16 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5392 Today Saturday November 12th all painted furniture will be 20% off in the shop…Stop by the shop and get those occasional tables you need for the holidays and more..see you at 10 am at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD 20895. Click the title to read more 

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Today Saturday November 12th all painted furniture will be 20% off in the shop…Stop by the shop and get those occasional tables you need for the holidays and more..see you at 10 am at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD 20895. Click the title to read more 20

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Who is an Annie Sloan Stockist? Meet Bahia, Annie Sloan Stockist in Washington DC metro area https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/10/18/annie-sloan-stockist-meet-bahia-annie-sloan-stockist-washington-dc-metro-area/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/10/18/annie-sloan-stockist-meet-bahia-annie-sloan-stockist-washington-dc-metro-area/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:56:48 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5366 A few weeks back we were profiled on our USA Annie Sloan distributor site, HERE .   Chalk Paint is only sold through small independent retailers like Bahia, at On the Purple Couch. Don’t go looking for it at the big boys…you will NOT find it there. Each shop owner and store has their very own style
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A few weeks back we were profiled on our USA Annie Sloan distributor site, HERE .   Chalk Paint is only sold through small independent retailers like Bahia, at On the Purple Couch. Don’t go looking for it at the big boys…you will NOT find it there. Each shop owner and store has their very own style and ‘swag’..not one alike…visit all of them or just a few..and not one will be the same.

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We were very excited to be profiled and to be a member of the Annie Sloan Family…

 

read here and learn more about Bahia..

Meet Bahia, owner of On the Purple Couch in Kensington, MD, USA and an Annie Sloan Stockist since 2012. Located just minutes from Washington, DC, Bahia offers lots of workshops to help spread her love of Chalk Paint® and all things Annie Sloan. Read on to learn more about Bahia and what makes her a great brand ambassador!
Q: How did you first hear about Chalk Paint®?
A:
When my husband and I first purchased our house, it was pretty much set – all we had to do was paint. I hired a color consultant who had a blog, which led me to a post on Chalk Paint® that featured a beautiful kitchen painted in Paris Grey. I still remember driving out to Frederick, MD with my six month old in tow to buy the paint. Right away I knew that this was an amazing product and that I wanted to be a part of it. I opened my shop in 2012 and the rest, as they say, is history.Q: What is your favorite thing about being an Annie Sloan Stockist?
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I love that Chalk Paint® is only sold in the shops of small retailers, real mom-and-pops. We have something that the big boys just don’t have – I love that philosophy.Q: What is your favorite aspect of being a small business owner?
A:
Truly the best and most compelling part is interacting with customers. I’ve had customers who have been with me for almost five years now and even remember my son, Eddie, from the first day we opened in 2012! I also host a lot of workshops – I like to teach, to share and finally, to talk, so what could be better?! Participants really become a part of the On the Purple Couch family, getting hands on training from “the teacher.” That said, I’m always looking for ways to up my game, attending trainings at UNFOLDED and with Annie herself in the UK! [You can see a list of Bahia’s upcoming workshops posted online here.]

Q: When you’re not at work, what are you likely to be found doing?
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I love spending time with my family, being outside and enjoying nature. I also support local charities and give free workshops at the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

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We’re Backkkkk!!! https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/10/13/were-backkkkk/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/10/13/were-backkkkk/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:06:50 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5355 The shop is back OPEN and we are ready to ROCK….         We are back to our full schedule Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 530 pm…holla at me and lets talk paint..thanks for your patinece and indulgence…fyi…we are in need of part time workers that are committed and serious…email your resume to
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The shop is back OPEN and we are ready to ROCK….

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      We are back to our full schedule Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 530 pm…holla at me and lets talk paint..thanks for your patinece and indulgence…fyi…we are in need of part time workers that are committed and serious…email your resume to bahia at onthepurplecouch dot com….

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Pictures from Friends and Family 2016 posted. https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/09/24/pictures-friends-family-2016-posted/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/09/24/pictures-friends-family-2016-posted/#respond Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:23:22 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5330 The pictures are finally here from Friends and Family weekend 2016. Hope you enjoy. Special thank you to Asaph Graphics for the pictures…see them HERE  

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The pictures are finally here from Friends and Family weekend 2016. Hope you enjoy. Special thank you to Asaph Graphics for the pictures…see them HERE

 

2016 on the purple couch friends and family

2016 on the purple couch friends and family

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Q & A session today with bahia July 2nd & July workshops https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/07/02/q-session-today-bahia-july-2nd/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/07/02/q-session-today-bahia-july-2nd/#respond Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:12:22 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5046 Join us this morning at OTPC for a Q & A session ( FREE WORKSHOP) on all your Chalk Paint questions and more. We will meet at 10 am at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD for an hour and a half. Want to review your waxing issues? Have questions about distressing? Problem pieces? This is
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Join us this morning at OTPC for a Q & A session ( FREE WORKSHOP) on all your Chalk Paint questions and more. We will meet at 10 am at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD for an hour and a half. Want to review your waxing issues? Have questions about distressing? Problem pieces? This is the session for you..Can’t make it today? No problem..July workshops are posted HERE…we have great sessions ready for the Summer so do sign up and join us…

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July workshops and Mini Annie Sloan Retreats are posted….we have mid week evening classes as well..

 

 

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Did you see us in the news? We where featured on WTOP 2 weeks ago…be sure to listen to the broadcast below.

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A few weeks ago we were excited to welcome WTOP reporter to our shop. We totally enjoyed the interview. There was a written story that you can read HERE and now this the version that was heard on the radio HERE 

Hope you enjoy and stop by to see the new shop. We are located at 10513 Metropolitan ave Kensington MD 20895

 

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New Pictures added of the Grand Re-Opening of our new location 10513 Metropolitan ave Kensington MD https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/06/22/new-pictures-added-grand-re-opening-new-location/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/06/22/new-pictures-added-grand-re-opening-new-location/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:34:34 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=5022 Did you miss our grand re-opening at 10513 Metropolitan ave Kensington MD? It was a great event and we where very pleased to have had as our official photographer ASAPH Graphics also of Kensington as our official photographer. We had so so many events…in pure ‘bahia’ fashion…i could not stop myself… We had lots of
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Did you miss our grand re-opening at 10513 Metropolitan ave Kensington MD? It was a great event and we where very pleased to have had as our official photographer ASAPH Graphics also of Kensington as our official photographer.

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We had so so many events…in pure ‘bahia’ fashion…i could not stop myself…

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We had lots of friends, old and new and lots of wine by Special Gathering Wine, LLC

 

 

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wine tasting special gathering wine

 

wine tasting special gathering wine

wine tasting special gathering wine

We really had a great time and showcased Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and the new shop. We are very very excited about our new location and are sure that you will love it as well. Want to see more pictures of the event? Please do check them out HERE

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April Workshops Added for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/04/04/april-workshops-added-annie-sloan-chalk-paint/ https://www.onthepurplecouch.com/2016/04/04/april-workshops-added-annie-sloan-chalk-paint/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:47:31 +0000 http://www.onthepurplecouch.com/?p=4730 Have you been waiting to take a workshop with Bahia learning all the finishes you can create with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? Well April workshops have been posted and have started. Be sure to join us in our new shop in Kensington MD. We are located in-front of the Marc Train station on Metropolitan Ave
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Have you been waiting to take a workshop with Bahia learning all the finishes you can create with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? Well April workshops have been posted and have started. Be sure to join us in our new shop in Kensington MD. We are located in-front of the Marc Train station on Metropolitan Ave at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD. Our workshop space is open and has lots of natural light.

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Let us show you how to bring your painted furniture to life using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and her beautiful waxes….We have workshops on Saturdays and on weekday evenings…

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 Check out what people are saying about our classes…

” Great opportunity to try colors using the whole range of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. Tinting wax is a great technique-glad I learnt it here. Good information. Love the workbook…Appreciate  the Q & A.”

Color Mixing workshop OTPC student on April 2, 2016

Buy Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Washington DC

Stop by and see our new shop at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD 20895…be sure to register for workshops in April HERE

 

 

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