ANNIE SLOAN'S TOUR AND ROBYN'S GIVEAWAY

To say that I'm sooooo excited about Annie Sloan's American Tour would be a great understatement.

As a Florida stockist for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, I love that I'll get to see and chat with Annie again.  She's an amazing woman

Inspiring

Creative

Intelligent

Funny

and just an all around great gal!

 For all of my follower's, if you have the chance to meet her you should!  She will be teaching her techniques to us ALL.  Who wouldn't want to learn from
Annie Sloan....the MASTER herself!!

So to sweeten the pot and to THANK YOU for your support I want to encourage and inspire you  to sign up for Annie Sloan's American Tour in the Atlanta area!

After you've learned from Annie in Atlanta we invite you back to Tampa, Florida for a
FREE ANNIE SLOAN WORKSHOP DAY to perfect her techniques on YOUR PIECE

What's that mean??  That means you get to bring YOUR piece of furniture
(something you can carry in)
and your creative mind

to my beautiful workshop

and

Robyn Story Designs will be GIVING AWAY two FREE sample pots of paint
 (your choice of colors)
PLUS you'll use our waxes
and you can let the paint fly while creating your piece here!
This day is fun and informal but as your Annie Sloan stockist we will be there
in case you need a
little encouragement
guidance
questions answered or
refresher of the techniques

AS A BONUS
(and this is a BIG one)

We will also be having a FREE mini-workshop on

 stenciling

and
gold gilding!

A little Starbucks coffee and some great cookies and nibbles...
a day  
JUST FOR YOU
(this is a VERY special offer and space is LIMITED!)

In order to take advantage, please make sure that you

Register here for the tour and
 leave a comment on this post that you've registered 
 and you will be cordially invited to a 

FREE ANNIE SLOAN WORKSHOP DAY
( 11:30 - 3:30)

So, this is a win-win. 
You learn from Annie Sloan and come to Robyn Story Designs and we'll make sure you leave with a 

GORGEOUS project - created by YOU, inspired by ANNIE

ROBYN AND ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT ON THE ROAD

I LOVE sharing my PASSION of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. 
So when Carolyn of Somewhere in Time asked me to stop by I thought
"Why not?"
It's such a great opportunity to reach out to even more community members and share my
passion for Annie's wonderful product!

This Thursday, February 16 I'll be doing a deminar in Brandon.  
If you find yourself in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello!!
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Somewhere in Time Antiques
 Is hosting a Deminar of
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 

Thursday February 16, 11 am

Robyn Story Designs & Boutique

Demonstrate how to use this versatile paint to achieve a popular furniture finish seen in decor'
magazines and books.  This paint and wax finish, developed in England can be used on any surface and requires little prep.

Our own dealers are using this product with every impressive results!

When Robyn retired from her successful advertising career she started a floral business to the trade from her home.  Soon this developed to include all sort of home decor, including fantastic chandeliers, lighting, gorgeous custom florals, home accessories and even women's accessories and bling.  They are also a full service design studio and love to be asked to accessorize homes -
"It's what we do best!"
They also have a workroom that creates stellar soft scapes such as bedding and drapery as well as a designer that works with Robyn Story Designs.  And so, they have LOTS to share with us.

If you have some refinishing you would like to do

If you have your eye on that great piece at the shop that you would like to 
purchase and refinish

Or maybe you just want to know how it is done

Join us, you won't be bored and we will have refreshments!

La Viva Plaza, 720 Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL  
813-684-0588

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 So come on by and say hi!!  You know I LOVE Seeing all of you!!

 

A NEW ASCP COLOR and a NEW GIVEAWAY!!

I know....I announce a new color and then I go "incommunicato". 

What's that all about???

Well, it's simple, we received our sample quart of Antoinette and I had visions.

Seriously, I just could not stop thinking of the projects that I could do with this color.  

I heard Annie's voice in my head "let the piece talk to you".  I have a chair that was speaking very loudly to me so I took the chair home and a quart of paint and listened to that voice.

I know you will all agree when you have the opportunity to create with this color -- AND that opportunity is sooner than later (read on).

It is inspiring.  

I love how Annie defined it.  "It's got just a hint of brown so it keeps the pink from going too sweet."  

It's a grown up girls' pink... 

You will be enchanted...

You will fall in love.

So, now MY big reveal.  It all started with this color - that's all it took and I went a little crazy.

We remade an entire room based on this color.  Let me know your thoughts....I hope you're inspired!

My gorgeous chair, Antoinette, a wash of Arles, both clear and dark wax and some Gold Leaf!

A close up of the detail

Honestly, don't you just want to move it!

Antoinette inspired accessories!

A closeup of some detail on the leg

 So what's this about a GIVEAWAY!

We have just been told that ANTOINETTE is on its way to
Robyn Story Designs!!
It has been released earlier than we all thought which is
GREAT news for YOU!!
We'll have our supply of paint to SHIP TO YOU as soon as FRIDAY.


I have been so inspired by this color that I decided why not give a little something to the
FIRST 50 people that order ANTOINETTE from 
Robyn Story Designs!!
We have assembled a beautiful collection of embellishments inspired by the color of Antoinette just for you to create with.

Ribbons
Lace
Fabrics
Buttons
Bows
Flowers

Each order will receive our wonderful inspired collection of embellishments with a minimum value of $20.00.  I want you to be just as inspired by this soft and beautiful color as I am and enjoy making your very own beautiful creation with your FREE GIFT!

So go to our ONLINE STORE and order your quart of ANTOINETTE quickly (and mention your FREE GIFT in the notes).  We have GREAT FLAT RATE SHIPPING RATES!!
And please, send us a picture of how you used your INSPIRED EMBELLISHMENTS!!

Do you need another reason to purchase a quart of ANTOINETTE?


$1.00 of each sale of ANTOINETTE is being donated to
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

OH, and

DON'T FORGET about ANNIE'S AMERICAN TOUR!!

ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT ANNOUNCES ANOTHER COLOR!!

We just received word that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is going to be releasing her newest color

ANTOINETTE

"Old fashioned roses and the color of old plaster. This is a soft pale pink with a hint of brown in it so the pink is not too sweet."

I know I'm already thinking of projects for this beautifully soft color and what other colors will compliment it.  We will be getting a sample quart to play with and to show you soon, but it won't be released for sale until late March, early April.  If you want to secure your pot of Antoinette you can certainly pre-order it and we'll send it out as soon as we receive our supply! 

Just go to our shopping cart or call us here at the store!

AND
DON'T FORGET 

ANNIE'S 2012 AMERICAN TOUR!!!

Register to meet and learn from the Creator of this Wonderful Paint!

The Fun we will have

• Meet Annie Sloan
• Hands-On Workshops
• Authentic Chalk Paint and Soft Wax
• Special Techniques and Effects
• Meet other Artists and Designers

Cost of Attendance

  The cost to attend the workshop is $350. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and workshop materials will be provided. All venues were hand selected with an artisan eye for the needs of this event.

Schedule

8:30am	Breakfast / Introductions
9:00am	Annie Sloan: A demonstration of Chalk Paint
11:00am	Lunch
12:00pm	Hands-on Workshop - led by Annie Sloan and the Stockists
4:00pm	Book-signing / Social
5:00pm	Conclusion

Check out when Annie's going to be in a town near you!!  She's an inspiring woman and it will be an amazing opportunity to hear her speak and to learn about this product that we're all so passionate about!

ANOTHER FABULOUS ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT PROJECT

I've been working hard today (just like every other day!!) and I just checked my email and one of our previous workshop attendees and a great customer sent over pictures of an amazing project that she just finished.

This was too pretty, I just had to take a minute from my day to share her pictures.

Thanks Lynne,  keep the pictures coming!!  We find all of you so inspiring!!

Look at this wonderful combination of Old Ochre and Provence

add some Clear Wax and Dark Wax

and a little Gold brushed on to enhance the detail

How sweet it is!! 

WHAT'S NEXT AT ROBYN STORY DESIGNS?! - GASPARILLA OF COURSE!!

Most of you out there are probably wondering - what the heck is Gasparilla?!  

It's only one of the most celebrated holidays in Tampa Bay.  It's our answer to Mardi Gras, in the sense that it's a time in our area that parties are WILD, parades are plentiful and the people of Tampa Bay unite in their own Krewes.  Here's a brief explanation for your better understanding, (in a nutshell)

Just one example of a float for the parades

"The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is an annual celebration held in the city of Tampa, Florida. Held each year in late January and hosted by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa, it celebrates the apocryphal legend of Jose' Gaspar (Gasparilla), supposedly a Spanish Pirate captain who operated in Southwest Florida.  The theme is an "invasion" by Gasparilla and his men, which begins when the "Krewe"(made up of residents of the city) arrives on a 165' long pirate ship, the Jose Gaspar, in Tampa Bay and land near downtown Tampa. The mayor of Tampa then lends the key of the city to the pirate captain and a parade ensues down Tampa's major streets. The Krewes throw beads, coins and other items while shooting blank pistols from floats during the parade. The average attendance for the event is over 400,000 people and has been tradition since 1955.  Krewe's have social events and parties throughout the year for members and hold philanthropic events for favored causes."

So what does that mean for Robyn Story Designs and Boutique?  It means that many Krewe members and celebrants come to our little boutique for many unique items.  We have a fabulous selection of BLING for accessorizing that perfect pirate outfit, festive centerpieces, swags/garland for doorways, many items to decorate the home - everything that has pirates and shines we have it!

We've spent the last several days putting away the few things of Christmas that we had left over and have brought out our Gaspy stuff!!  Our floral designers are creating magical little pieces for decorating.  We've gotten all our orders in and have GREAT t-shirts and hostess gifts, feathers and lots of pirate gear!!  I just thought you might like a sneak peak into our little "Gaspy Boutique"!!

Oh, and if you're local MENTION a 25% discount and we'll extend that to
ANY ONE ITEM at checkout!!  So come check out our bounty!!

THANKS FOR THE SHOUT OUT!!

I just wanted to share a completely unsolicited opinion on 

ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT.

Take a minute to check out VERY good friends of Robyn Story Design's!

Michele and Ken of STILTSKIN STUDIOS are regular customers of ours

and make the most gorgeous pieces to sell at local stores and on ETSY.

She took a moment out of her incredibly busy day to blog about ASCP.

Michele left this 'love letter' for ASCP at one of our workshops that she and Ken attended!

So let me take a minute to THANK them for being such great friends and a wonderful support to us.  They were there, skeptical in the beginning like so many!!  They came, they tried and they LOVED - just like most people that pick up a brush and a pot of paint!  They continue to come to the store for their supply of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and upon each visit they inspire us with their creativity.  They are both amazing at what they do and we're so lucky to count them as our friends!

I say, regularly, that this paint is just AWESOME and I mean that with every fiber of my being.  But what makes this paint so wonderful is not just those 'magical' ingredients that Annie put together but the friends that it has brought to my store.

I have bragged FOREVER that I have the best customers.  Well, this paint has brought a completely new group of people to our doorstep.  They come in for paint and leave with inspiration, their supply of paint and are armed with great information to go home and CREATE!!  We are happy to have met everyone that has come through our doors looking for our ANNIE ROOM and so many of you have become our friends.

So perhaps, this is were I thank ANNIE for being so creative, such an incredible inspiration, a mentor and an all around great gal!!  She continues to change our world...one color at a time!