Come and Sample Paint All Day Saturday March 16th

 Hello Everyone!

Wanted to stop in here and let you know about a fun

way to learn more about

Chalk Paint

by

Annie Sloan

Come in on Saturday March 16th to see Kim our

certified Chalk Paint Instructor

demonstrating how wonderful this product is.

On top of that,

you can experience the paint yourself for a very nominal fee.

 We will have small items for you to purchase inexpensively

&

for only $5.00 more you can sample a bit of the paint in any

C O L O R

you choose!

See how simple it is to take something so-so

& invigorate it with a whole new look

via

Annie's

paint.

NO PRIMING NEEDED!!!

Here we show you how to take something dark & make it light....
but imagine the possibilities you'll have with over 30 colors to choose from!!

All this...

a cute new item for your home, the help of a certified instructor to help you

& 30 colors of paint to choose from;

all for only $5.00.

Whoo - Hoo!

We call that a win+win situation.

But hurry in...there are only so many spots at the table at a time,

and we are open from 11-5.

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ALSO:

Come in for March's Colors of the Month. 10% off quarts

 of Antibes Green and Emile

while supplies last! Valid now through Sat., March 16th!

 

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And

remember the

Lynden Craft & Antique Show

will be going on at the

Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.

Don't miss out!

We'll see you soon!

:)

The Grandiflora Girls

 



We Would LOVE to CREATE With YOU!

Hello Everyone!

We would 

LOVE

to 

CREATE

with

YOU!

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Wouldn't it be fun to learn a little bit about

Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan?

Come and sample our

phenomenal paint

while crafting a super sweet banner!

You can choose to work with

WHATEVER

COLOR

YOU

WANT!

Also,

you'll have 6 pennants to work with....

so you can

S.P.E.L.L

W.H.A.T.E.V.E.R

Y.O.U.

W.A.N.T.

PRETTY COOL HUH???

Thursday February 21st 9:00 AM

Create Your Own Decorative Bunting/Banner Class

You'll be able to make a decorative banner

while sampling

Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan!

This is a great way to get a brief introduction to the paint itself,

& bring home something cute for your home!

After taking this lighthearted introduction to getting your fingers covered in

Annie's Chalk Paint™,

you might want to move on to

one of our other paint classes.

We'd

LOVE

to

CREATE

with you soon....

but hurry in to reserve your spot...

there's only room for 4!
Sorry this class is now closed.

Class fee is $35.00
(includes all supplies for class, please bring glue gun & blow dryer)

Class fees are due upon sign-up and are non refundable and non transferable.

We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of interest or unforeseen inclement weather or sickness etc...

however, we will make the best effort to reschedule your class at a convenient time for you.

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The Grandiflora Girls

Newly Revised Chalk Paint Class Schedule & February Paint Colors of the Month!

Hello Everyone!

Here is the newly revised

class schedule for

Chalk Paint™

by

Annie Sloan.

Kim, our certified Chalk Paint instructor is raring and ready to go with these classes....

SO,

without much ado...

here is the schedule as follows:

 

February 2013

Saturday February 16th 9:00 AM

Two Color Distressed Technique

$35.00 Class Fee

Limited to 6 People

Thursday February 21st 9:00 AM

Create Your Own Decorative Bunting/Banner Class

Stay tuned for more info via your email,

but you'll be able to make a decorative banner

while sampling

Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan!

This is a great way to get an introduction to the paint itself,

& bring home something cute for your home!

$35.00 Class Fee

Limited to 4 people

Tuesday February 26th 9:00 AM

Lamp Revamp Class

( Bring in one of your old lamps and see how it can be transformed with

 Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan!)

This class is limited to 4 people, and fee is $65.00.

After you've signed up for this class,

Kim our certified Chalk Paint Instructor will contact you with

all the class specifics.

March 2013

Saturday, March 2nd 9:00 AM

Two Color Distressed Technique

$35.00 Class Fee

Limited to 6 People

Thursday, March 7th 6:00 PM

Two Color Distressed Technique

$35.00 Class Fee

Limited to 6 People

Saturday, March 16th ALL DAY

Kim will be demonstrating Chalk Paint

with a chance to sample it for yourself at a small fee.

Each adorable mystery sample will be yours to take home.

(Demonstration specifics and fee to be announced.

 Samples are limited to stock on hand,

and will be on a first come first served basis.)

Thursday March 21st 9:00 AM

Working with 2 step Craqueleur

Learn to create a fine patterned realistic antique crackle using Annie Sloan's 2 step Craqueleur. 

$40.00 Class Fee

Limited to 6 People

Stay tuned for more classes to come this Spring......

So,

we hope you'll join us at one of these excellent classes during late winter or early spring.

Feel free to come in and sign up for a class!

Class fees are due upon sign-up and are non refundable and non transferrable.

We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of interest or unforseen sickness etc...

 however, we will make the best effort to reschedule your class at a convenient time for you.

 

AND...The Colors of the Week Sale for February are:

 

 

Emporer's Silk & Scandinavian Pink!

 

Each quart of Emperor's Silk or Scandinavian Pink sold

starting Monday February 11th through Saturday February 16th

will be

discounted 10%* off at the register.

(Sales are final on all Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan products and accessories.

Limited to stock on hand; discount does not apply to previous purchases.

Phone orders cannot be taken.)

Stay tuned for March's color selection and sale date.....

If you have any questions, you can talk to one of the

Grandiflora Girls

at our check out counter

where they are eagerly waiting to assist you.

Cheers,

and

happy painting!

 

Grandiflora This Weekend....

 

Hope to see you this weekend....

:)

The Grandiflora Girls

Special Craft & Antique Show Hours Thursday October 18th!

Chalk Paint™ By Annie Sloan Sample Pots Are In!

We are excited to announce we now have stock again on our

Sample Pots of

Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan!

We know you've been waiting for these...so you'll be happy to pop in and get yours soon.

Sorry for the hiccup...

it's pretty addictive stuff to work with isn't it?!

Stay tuned for new class sign ups coming soon as well.

Labor Day Weekend Hours:

Saturday 11-5

Closed Sunday & Monday

Reopening Tuesday- Saturday next week 11-5 each day.

Lots of new product in...and much more to come!

See you soon and Happy Labor Day Weekend!

:)

Upcomming July Craft Class at Grandiflora!

Hello Everyone!

:)

I'm back to let you know about the next class signup.

Eeeeeeek!

This is a really cute home decor craft...

you won't want to miss out on this one!

..............

We will be teaching you how to make this sweet painted frame

( using Annie Sloan Chalk Paints*)

mixed with a fun vintage style map and a very summer appropriate starfish...

....but that's not all...

....you will also be able to make a cute world map candle too!

These candles are great for your outdoor summer nights as they truly act like mini hurricanes.

We think this is one great class...sadly we can only fit

8 people in.

SO

don't wait!

Get on in here to get signed up for this class

ASAP!!

Sign-ups start Friday July 6th at 11am.

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Class Specifics: 

Date: Thursday July 26th

Time: 6:30 pm

Who: 8 lucky people

Why: Ummmm...hello? FUN!!!

Where: Your favorite shopping destination; Grandiflora!

Cost: $25.00

What's Included?

- All class supplies

- Mini Swag Bag

- Generous Store Coupon good for that night ONLY

- Yummy light refreshments

&

- Fun times for everybody!

:)

** This class is not a formal Annie Sloan Chalk Paint class.

 Please see sign-ups in the store for official Annie Sloan Chalk Paint classes.**

...........

We had an absolute blast at our last class!

Thanks to everyone who participated...

your presence was much appreciated & we had SO much fun with you!

:)

Want a little glimpse???

 We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did!

We are looking forward to the next class with excitement too!

So remember to get on in here and get signed up

ASAP

Friday morning July 6th at 11 AM

to reserve your spot.

( Payment is due at sign up time.)

Hope to see you soon!

:)

Classroom Details Coming Soon...

 If you were at our

Pink-a-Palooza Party

last week, you're probably wondering what in the world we were doing with a

Classroom Setting in the shop?!?!?

Well,

We've been asked so many times to hold classes on many different topics.

(Some of you have even attended classes we've held at local Churches...weren't they fun?)

So...

we decided to work hard opening up a space in our shop to do just that:

Offer classes!

What will the classes be you ask???

Well....
here are some of the ideas we've been presented with so far:

1. CRAFTS.

 Many people are following us on Pinterest these days,

if you've not had a chance to come on over and join the fun there then we invite you to!

We hope to have fun in groups of 8 or so creating some of the things we find there,

& some ideas we come up with all on our very own!

2. How To Decorate Your ______.

Ever wonder how to decorate your fireplace mantle with style?

Or are there other areas of your house that stump you?

 Well, the ladies in charge of decorating at the shop can help you out in one of these classes.

3. Ever had problems deciding whether you want to commit to purchasing

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint?

Chris Kenner of Fleur de lis Design, (our in house stockist)

 is already holding classes for those who are ready to learn....you can sign up NOW in the shop for full blown painting classes at her wonderful studio right here in

downtown Lynden.

But...for those of you who are undecided....she's toying with the idea of offering sample classes here at the shop.

Why don't you let her know if you're interested....

you can shoot her an email here:

4kenners@comcast.net

4. Are you part of a BUNKO group?

Isn't it fun? What? You love to go when it's at someone else's house....

but not when you have to host it at your place???

Hubby complains about having to find a place to "hide with the kids" while all the ladies are over?

Think about the possibility of hosting your Bunko group here at the shop!

Now wouldn't that be fun!?!?!?

WELL,

there's much to do to make all these dreams a reality.

So many kinks to work out, and supplies to purchase.

We'll let you know when we decide to release the final details of each "class" opportunity.

Until then,

if you have any questions, comments or suggestions...

PLEASE.....no really..... PLEASE

contact us via email at

info@grandiflorahome.com

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on classes, crafts, party ideas etc....

because after all....

we are nothing without you!

:)

It's Time for the Lynden Craft and Antique Show Annie Sloan Booth!

Hi Everyone!

It's time to head on out to the Lynden Craft and Antique Show

this weekend at

The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds

You can find all the info you need right

HERE

You'll see a multitude of fun items....

but most importantly you'll see the fabulous

Chris Kenner

from

Fleur de Lis Design

sampling her fabulous

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!

You won't want to miss this....it's such a fabulous product....

we know you'll want to see how she works this magical stuff!

:)

Make sure you stop in at the shop as well....

we don't have a booth this year,

but we DO have a

whole bunch of goodies here at the shop to select from.

(Not to mention some pretty great sales.)

Hope to see you out this weekend around
Lynden....

let's all ignore the cold icky weather and pretend it's

Spring ok?

:D

Cheerio!

Grandiflora Girl Night with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

Had a really fun night last night with

Chris Kenner at

Fleur de Lis Design

playing with

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!

We would love to share a bit more about this paint with you

HERE

So head on over and take a look.

We are all just a bit more educated on how to use this

wonderful product.

Watch for Chris' booth at the upcoming
Lynden Craft & Antique Show
in mid March.
And, as always you can find all the lovely paints and accessories right here at the shop!
:)



Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Giveaway!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Giveaway – and more!

Many of you know by reading my past posts HERE & HERE that Grandiflora now carries the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) products, represented by Chris Kenner of Fleur-de-Lis Design.   

 We have heard so much about this paint in the last year, and since we began stocking it at the store this summer, we have been been seeing it just fly out the door!

Chris has just notified me that she has a great giveaway for you all!  A box filled with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint products – just in time to wish you a Happy New Year!   She is generously offering $200. worth of products which will include the following items to get you started!

1 can of ASCP  - old white
1 can of ASCP  - duck egg blue
1 handpainted color chart - including all 28 of Annie’s gorgeous paints
2 paint brushes

1 Annie Sloan instructional book
3 sample pots of chalk paint (it’s nice to try additional colors before you commit!)
1 can of Annie’s clear wax
1 can of Annie’s dark wax

What a great giveaway – too bad I can’t enter my own giveaway!

Chris is not the only stockist running a giveaway this month. All of the North American ASCP stockists are doing this to build excitement about the BEST news..... and that is…..

In 2012, Annie Sloan is coming to America for a tour -  and she will be in a region near you!

The lucky winners of all of the stockists’ giveaway baskets will automatically go into a prize draw for a $350. gift card from Annie Sloan Unfolded, which can be used for a credit on the Annie Sloan American Tour registration in March and April 2012 or towards $350. worth of product.  Tickets for 8 one-day events across the country are limited, and cost $350.  During her tour, Annie will talk and give advice during hands-on painting and waxing technique training, sign books, and at the end of the day, Annie will give us a chance to mingle with her and fellow DIY enthusiasts.  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enter to win!  These workshops sell out fast - you can also go online now and register for the event at:  www.anniesloanunfolded.com

This all sounds great, right?  So, we are going to make it easy for you!  All you have to do to be eligible for this giveaway is.........

1)    Check out all of the exciting details for the Annie Sloan American Tour and read all about this incredible event!
2)    Become a follower of Annie's Blog and comment with "American Tour 2012".

3)   Become a follower of our blog and comment with “American Tour 2012”.  If you are already a follower, just comment with “American Tour 2012”.

Then, make sure you come back here and let me know you did all these things so that your name will be entered!

For an additional opportunity to win, follow Fleur-de-lis Design on Facebook and give a shout out on your page about this giveaway. After you have done that please report back here in the comment section and we will enter you again!

And for a final chance at the prize – please stop by Grandiflora and check out the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint display where there are signup cards to complete….

This giveaway will be up until New Year’s Eve. I will draw a winner on New Year’s Eve for that special someone to start off 2012 just right!      

OK, so a recap.... Enter the giveaway here, for $200. worth of ASCP products from Chris at Fleur-De-Lis Design.  If you win this prize, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $350. gift certificate from Annie Sloan Unfolded. You can use it as a credit for your registration for the Annie Sloan American Tour or use it towards additional Annie Sloan Products.

No purchase necessary to win. Visit www.anniesloanunfolded.com for full contest details.
Blog Update!
January 3rd, 2012
Congratulations to our WINNER Jody W.
We look forward to hearing all about your Annie Sloan Painting adventures!
Thanks to everyone for participating in this unbelievable event.
We are thrilled to offer such a lovely product to such lovely folks.
Come in soon and check out the great selection of colors Chris has in stock for you to choose from.
Happy NEW Year too!
:)

.....Disclosure.....
* I have not been compensated for this giveaway.  I buy and use these products myself and am doing this giveaway for Chris Kenner/Fleur-De-Lis Design*

Creating the French Look with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

 For those of you who haven't had the chance to come in and take a look at the gorgeous colors of

Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

filling the shelves at Grandiflora.....

well,

we say "What are you waiting for?"

 We are absolutely in love with what this paint can do!

What we love most about the paint is the fact that you don't have to do much in the way of prep work on any given item.

Just paint & wax....yep, it can really be that simple!

We also love the

NEW BOOK

that has recently been gracing the shelves....

Creating the French Look

by

Annie Sloan

I love the simplicity of the writing....

it's so easy to follow:

Yep....pretty simple alright!

The newest tool yet?

The fabulous paint brush that gets into all those difficult to reach places.

The magic really happens when you use this brush with a little bit of that dark wax....

Voila!

You have an instant antique!

Who doesn't love that?!?!

So,

if this has all gone over your head and you need to know more....

see our earlier blog post

HERE

or see Annie's site

HERE

to learn oh so much more about this lovely product!

We think you'll agree....Annie Sloan is one smart cookie!

Cheerio

&

TTFN

:)

Yay! Annie Sloan Chalk Paints NOW at Grandiflora!

We are so pleased to announce the highly anticipated arrival of

Annie Sloan Chalk Paints!

Grandiflora has contracted with an official mini-stockist for the full line of gorgeous water based eco-friendly paints.

You won't believe how awesome these paints are to work with, let me tell you a bit more....

Besides offering a myriad of lovely colors to choose from, Annie Sloan has made using this nearly

goof-proof paint completely pain free!

The paint creates a luxurious velvety matte finish which you can then antique or distress to your liking; then simply seal with a light coat of wax.

Once done, you'll be left with an awesome patina that you'd normally only find in

 French Chateaus!

You simply have to see this awesome book

(available for purchase at our shop)

which shows how it's all done!

Not only is the paint forgiving and easy to work with....

you don't have to sand off the old finish of your piece, or prime with nasty old stinky primer! 

These paints are little miracle workers!

&

Not only can this paint cover old wood finishes...

you can also paint plastic, stone, bricks, concrete, and metal to name a few.

We are just in seventh heaven about this new product!!!

See how the paint simply transformed this dingy old piece?

Just get a look at that gorgeous finish!

What about this table below?

And NOW take a look at it!

Whoa!!!

The beautiful thing?

You can come into the shop and find all sorts of stock right now.

We even have pieces for sale in the shop painted with

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint so you can see the finish....or if you're the type who doesn't like getting their hands dirty...you can just purchase one already completed!

You can even sign up to attend future classes soon to be offered here at the shop!

What's not to like about an easy alternative to nasty old sanding and priming?

I'm SOLD!

I've got an old sideboard just waiting to get covered with a "luxurious coat of velvety finish"!

:)

Hmmmmm.....

now if I could only just decide on a color...

Hope to see you in here soon, the paint is already literally flying off the shelves!

Come in and let us answer your questions about the paint...

it's fun to work with such awesome product, and we think you will agree.

:)