Community Center Transformation
Annie Sloan is doing a wonderful community outreach program called “Made It Our Own” where they are transforming local community spaces with her paint. Here is a fun little video of the community...
View ArticleVintage Window Ideas
I just hit the jack pot on vintage windows! There are so many fun things you can do with these guys that I wanted to share a few ideas / inspiration. The windows will be at Rough Luxe Warehouse this...
View ArticleNew Furniture!
If you happened to swing by Rough Luxe Warehouse last weekend you might have notices we have added some beautiful upholstery pieces, chairs + couches, as well as some fun brass + marble console tables...
View ArticlePink Tag Sale!
PINK TAG SALE in the shop! We have a select few furniture items in the shop that are on sale, which you can eye by the Pink Tag. As we move into summer white is the trend so we have a put 2 of our...
View ArticleNew DIY Product!
We just started carrying a new DIY product call Pioneer Wood in the shop! This product is great for those DIYers out there that are using new wood or pallet wood for projects. Pioneer wood takes the...
View ArticleThe Male Perspective
About a month or so ago I was in the shop over the weekend bringing in some new furniture and trying to stay under the radar. I was trying to just get in and out of the shop and back to my kids. I...
View ArticlePioneer Wood
Heather our craft-o-maniac played with our new product Pioneer Wood on this table. I am always on the hunt for the next “hot” DIY product on the market for all of our fabulous customers. This product...
View ArticleDesign Trend: Painted Floors
A big trend we are seeing right now is painting your floors. This is definitely an inexpensive was to transform your flooring! Our Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and the Annie Sloan Laquer are great...
View ArticleThe French Dovetail
Today I had a few pieces delivered for my vintage furniture Designer Collection tonight and two of the items are vintage mid century dressers made by Arway Furniture Company. What drew me to them was...
View ArticleBefore + After
Meet Maria! Our featured Before + After reader today! I’m a relatively new DIYer, started a couple of years ago in Las Vegas, NV. Took classes at Bloom (3 locations in NV) and fell in love with chalk...
View ArticleNew Chalk Paint Color: Giverny
Introducing Annie Sloan’s newest color for 2016 – Giverny is a bright, cheery, clean, cool blue in the Annie Sloan palette. It is near the greener range of blues, without any red in it. It is a perfect...
View ArticleBefore + After
Meet Nancy + Daria our featured Before + After blog post today! Tell us a little bit about yourself: My daughter Daria and I attended 2 of the chalk paint classes taught by Christine and we were...
View ArticleBefore + After
Meet Anne our featured DIY Before + After today! I live in Alexandria and enjoy refinishing furniture especially chairs — although my latest project was converting a “union jack” dresser found on...
View ArticleOctober 1st Paint Class
I just announced our next Chalk Paint 101 class, October 1st, and the spaces are already filling up! You can register online or in the shop. Space is limited since we are holding class when Rough Luxe...
View ArticleChalk Paint Transformation
Meet Nancy our DIY featured reader today! Tell us a little bit about yourself: A Realtor from Burke with adventures across the country as a military family. LOVE this store…it oozes creativity!! Tell...
View ArticleTips+Tools, Window Treatments
Interior Design Tips + Tools – Window Treatments + Lamp Shade Styles Today I am sharing some resources I found online to help you look at your options for window treatments. Deciding on window...
View ArticleOctober 22nd Paint Class
Our October 1st paint class already SOLD OUT! We have added a second class in October. For all of you hoping to tackle some DIY projects before the holiday season! October 22nd at the same Fall Promo...
View ArticleFireplace Transformation
Meet our Before + After reader project for today! Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a handy mom of two boys, redoing her second home in northern va. Tell us about your project or redesign: We...
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DIY Reader Submission Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Kimberly and I am a DIY enthusiast. I am from Alexandria, VA. I have an online business that helps others achieve their personal...
View ArticleMMS Before + After
Reader DIY Submission! I just LOVE this Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Before + After from a reader! This is the perfect way to use MMS Milk Paint. Come in and see us at the shop or order your MMS Milk...
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