Something's Gotta Give ....

Remember this Living Room from the movie, Something's Gotta Give? It's the perfect example of 

Mastering Eclectic Style

At our next Design Class, Sunday, September 9th, Ann will show you how to create Eclectic Style in your home.

Come enjoy popcorn, the movie, lots of laughs and of course, a great class.

Reservations are requested, so please email or call us. Merci!

P.S. - I like this view best....

Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Hours: 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through The Design Center

Phone: 804-438-6404      Email: brocantehome@me.com

Sensational Summer's End Sale

We are saying goodbye to Summer with a 

Sensational Summer's End Sale.

Savings from 20% to 50%
on all in-stock:

Furniture

John Wind Jewelry

Pillows
Provence Tablecloths

& More

The sale begins on Wednesday, August 29th and continues through the Labor Day Weekend. 

Then, next Sunday, September 9th our Design Class, Mastering Eclectic Style. Class starts at 11 and reservations are requested. 

Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Hours: 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through The Design Center

Phone: 804-438-6404      Email: brocantehome@me.com

Painted and Distressed Mirrors

Painted and Distressed

This photo has all the elements of a great room "Brocante Style" - the painted desk, the elegant sconces, the white wingback chair....

But I especially love this mirror! And, we just got in a selection of beautiful painted and distressed mirrors (we also made a few chalkboards). We have all sizes for you to choose from, including a few extra large like the one above. But hurry! They sell fast! 

P.S. - Our next Design Class, Mastering Eclectic Style, will be Sunday, September 9 from 11 to 12 at the shop. Reservations are requested - please call or email to reserve.

Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through The Design Center

Phone: 804-438-6404      Email: brocantehome@me.com

A Star Is Born!

French Ladies Desk with Chalk Paint™

Here is the final painted desk that I worked on for the Chalk Paint ™ class last Sunday. I am quite happy with the way it turned out! But, it did require a few changes along the way. As "Annie says" - let the furniture talk to you! 

My first inclination (based on my inspiration Swedish table) was to paint the desk Old White, then layer with Provence and a final coat of Napoleanic Blue. However, after painting the Napoleanic Blue I found that the table did not "distress" down as I had hoped. This was the day before the class, so I was a little stumped. Ann suggested that I paint it all over with the Provence again - the top I left Old White. 

Old White with Rustic Glaze

Distressed to 3 Colors

After a finish of a dark wax glaze, then distressing it down slightly to reveal a little of the other two colors and for the top distressing down to the wood. A final finish with a high grit sandpaper for polishing and viola!

Thanks to all the dedicated Chalk Painters who braved the 95 degree heat to attend the class and a special thanks to Tammy, who wrote about the class on her BLOG. 

Our next Design Class will be on Sunday, August 5th and will be on Choosing Color & Tone with Chalk Paint™.

Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Hours: 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through The Design Center

Phone: 804-438-6404      Email: brocantehome@me.com