Last week, literally, the day after our big storm here in DC, we did a segment on ABC 7 showing a few do it yourself tips for Spring and how to bring Spring home.

Here are a few tips and be sure to scroll down to watch the whole TV segment with Bahia Akerele, Lifestyle Expert and Owner of On the Purple Couch

Tips from our TV segment on ABC7 :

• Bring Flowers home. Check out Bell Flowers in Silver Spring ( another family run business) or stop by your local supermarket or local flower shop. Focus of yellows and greens and lovely pastels.

• Tulips
• Daffodils (very inexpensive)

• Update containers from Valentines day or re-use old coffee or vegetable cans. I painted mine with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Be sure to pick the paint up at your local stockist. I do get mine from Maison Warehouse in Sterling.
  • Use old vase ( from Valentines Day)
  • Old coffee cans or vegetables cans washed out
  • Use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to paint the outside.
• What about refreshing a piece of old furniture in your house? This is one of the easiest things you can do to get ready for Spring time.
  • Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
  • select a piece ( a small side table or even a front door)
  • paint & wax and enjoy
  • 
• Updating your front door with a Spring time wreath.

• reusing my wreath from the Holidays
• Fresh greens and more
• added a few Cherry Blossoms ( the ones on TV I picked up from Bell Flowers my long time friends in Silver Spring, MD )

Hope you enjoy the segment. Do share with your networks and friends. Would love your comments and be sure to follow us on social media.

Thanks for following us…

Bahia

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Watch the Video here below…for tips from Bahia Akerele, On Good Morning Washington

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Check out Bahia this Saturday on Fox5 DC in Washington DC as she presents tips and ideas for Valentine’s Day. Would love to hear your thoughts and be sure to share this clip with your networks.

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

Be sure to stop by the shop at

10513 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington MD 20895

301.896.0010

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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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2016 on the purple couch friends and family

Further…I have to take a few days off…and do hope you will understand…

Today Tuesday I am here until 3 pm, Wednesday I am going to close all day ( important appointment), Thursday I will open at 1 pm and Friday also at 1 pm…Saturday we should be back to normal hours 10 to 530 pm…if there are any changes I will post here.

Thanks for understanding…feel free to use our online shop for paint and select local delivery for a fee or local pick up…in store pick up.  If you must get paint now…check out www.chalkpaint.com and put in your zip code and find someone close to you…again I am very sorry for the inconvenience but I think I better slow it down a little before I have to crash :).

Bahia

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We are looking forward to meeting DC Fox 5 News Anchor Annie Yu and showing her how to transform furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

We would appreciate you sharing this post with your friends and networks…thanks much…

Bahia

P.S. Sign up for a Annie Sloan Furniture Painting WORKSHOP here

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Job description 

Retail Store Associate -retail environment (Kensington, MD )
On the Purple Couch, is a home decor and DIY gift shop located in Kensington Md. We are focusing on home decor and our signature product Chalk Paint® decorative paints by Annie Sloan. Excellent customer service is our number one objective and aim with our discerning customers. Our associates go beyond the expected to provide all of our guests with an extraordinary experience, and a reason to return. In small business service is number 1.

We are looking for an energetic, reliable and committed individual to join our team. A strong “work ethic” is an absolute must!!! You must be motivated, energetic and customer service driven. We need an individual who wants to be part of a fast-paced environment where ideas are embraced and challenges are met. We are looking for someone who not only is familiar with the retail environment but also who is willing to learn about home decor. Must be able to work late afternoons/evenings and weekend are a MUST.

Major responsibilities:
• Driving sales through amazing customer service
• Merchandise presentation that impacts store sales
• familiar with social media and other “new media”

Qualifications include:
• Working at ON THE PURPLE COUCH requires commitment, energy, flexibility and creativity
• Excellent customer service skills

• Have a minimum Associates degree

• Must have retail experience 2 years +
• Knowledge about social media
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Computer skills
Marketing experience
must be able to lift 15-20 pounds

This is a part time position, 25+ hours per week , weekend hours required. Hourly compensation, LETTER describing your skills, experience, and talents as they relate to this position and resume…

Feel free to learn about the store before you send your LETTER at www.onthepurplecouch.com

Job Type: Part-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Sales: 1 year
• Interior Design exposure
• Retail Sales: 1 year

Required language: English. *French/Spanish highly desirable

• United States

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                                                                       Cane Chair is $300..in perfect condition

Buffet, Bar or TV console is $650 painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Need a dresser? Painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Aubusson Blue & Paris Grey $800..this                                                                                  piece has lots of drawers

Florence Table with French stencil $225

The above breakfront is a custom mix of Aubusson Blue and Graphite on sale $475

This lovely and very heavy buffet or tv stand is hand painted and hand waxed with Annie                                                     Sloan Chalk Paint Aubusson Blue and Paris Grey

Interested in any of these pieces? Feel free to call the shop at 301.896.0010 or stop by at 10513 Metropolitan Ave Kensington MD

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