Welcome on board "Fresh Vintage" !!!

We are excited to announce the newest member to our 

Bluestone Cottage Patina Team !

Erin, owner of Fresh Vintage, is now carrying 

Bluestone Cottage Chalky Patina Paints in Burlington !

Fresh Vintage not only sells Bluestone Cottage Chalky Patina Paint, 

Erin will teach you how to take your piece from 

Ignored to Adored !  

Custom work is also a Specialty - so if you want a furniture facelift 

give Fresh Vintage a call !!!

905.484.4249
erin.sheehan@sympatico.ca

https://www.facebook.com/pages/fresh-vintage/381448105314778

Meet Erin at her first event !

Furniture Painting Workshops !!!

Hello Patina's 

We have a new schedule of workshops ...

Mohawk College has added 2 new classes
Space is limited ! Register Today !

Sunday November 23 from 9am to 7pm 

Sunday November 30 from 9am to 7pm

Bluestone Cottage Inc. is hosting workshop's 
for those interested in learning how to create 
the French Country, Shabby Chic, Vintage look 
for your furniture with our exclusive Chalky Patina Paint !

Unleash your Creativity !!!

 

Adored After !!!

Ignored Before

 

Bring your chosen piece of furniture and 

take home a masterpiece !!!

 
Workshop will include 

use of all the paint & tools needed for your project

$91.50
Space is limited ! Register Today !

Please register with Bonnie at Mohawk College
905 575 2307

bonnie.pataran@mohawkcollege.ca

 Happy Painting !

What's new at Bluestone House™ ?

Happy Thursday Patina's! 

We had a great weekend at the Creativ Festival. It was nice to meet SO many crafty DIYer's who adored our #chalkypatina paints, and couldn't wait to use it on their next furniture restoration project. 

Here are a few photos from the weekend. Special thanks to patina's Brenda, Lorri and Rebecca for helping out at the show! 

With such a great response from the Creativ Festival, we thought, why not get a booth at the Ancaster Lions Craft and Gift Show, which will be held on November 1 and 2 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South from 10AM to 4PM.

And the good news doesn't stop there - oh no! - we've now got our Bluestone House™ line in the third and final Millionaire's Daughters location at 427 Spears Road in Oakville.

That's right Oakville residents, we've reached you :) And we all know, the side-walk furniture finds on garbage day are like no other in Oakville. Those gems are just waiting to be turned from #ignoredtoadored with Bluestone House™

So keep a look out, and get your creativity flowing, because the winter months are upon us, and we all need a new indoor hobby to take up during Canada's harsh winters. Follow us on Pinterest for chalk-paint inspired ideas :)

Looking forward to seeing you around town! Please email pamelastiles@me.com with any questions.

#HappyPainting!

Join the Patina's at the Toronto Creativ Festival

Hey Patina's! Have questions about how to get different looks with our #chalkypatina paints? Want some DIY tips and tricks from creator, Pamela Stiles? 

Then join us at the Creativ Festival in Toronto (Metro Toronto Convention Center, South Building) from October 24-26! We can't wait to share with you the latest from Bluestone Cottage Inc! 

We've been busy this week getting prepared for the weekend. Check out this gorgeous cabinet that will be displaying our paints and accessories. Can't you just picture this in your dining room, displaying your Grandmothers' finest china?!

And this chair, we'll be painting at the show. You'll see just how smoothly our #chalkypatina paints go over any surface. Light sanding is required, if any at all, and then just slap it on! 

So grab some gal-pals and come visit us at booth #610 and we'll show you how to turn your furniture from #ignoredtoadored. Will we be seeing you there? 

40 Englehard Drive in Aurora is our newest location!

Happy Thursday Patina's! 

We have some exciting news! To all our Patina's in the Barrie and North Toronto area - Bluestone Cottage #chalkypatina paint and accessories is now available at The Millionaire's Daughter, located at 40 Englehard Drive in Aurora. How exciting?!

Jacky was such a gem today helping us get settled in our new home ... which by the way is massive and absolutely stunning!! There are so many amazing pieces - it's a must-stop-shop on the list of things to do in Aurora! You'll be in chalk-paint heaven! 

 We are so excited to spread the Bluestone Cottage love from Ancaster, all the way to Aurora and beyond! Special thanks the amazing team at The Millionaire's Daughter for all your help with this launch. It's been a real pleasure working with you! :)  

If you have any questions about our products please don't hesitate to contact Pamela Stiles at pamelastiles@me.com. Happy Painting Everyone! 

Bluestone House™ Meets The Millionaire's Daughter

From the success at Locke Street Festival and Christie's Antique Show, to our second debut on The Shopping Channel, we thought, "there's no WAY the month of September could get any better!" But, we spoke too soon, and it did!

As fate would have it, Pamela was introduced to Lauren who paints furniture with our #Bluestone #chalkypainta paint. Pamela tells the story well. "Lauren popped by the cottage to purchase our top seller, Bluestone. While chatting away about her latest DIY projects, Lauren happened to mention that she sells her pieces at her Aunts store. Naturally curious, I asked which store. She replied, "The Millionaire's Daughter." I could hardly contain my excitement! That day she introduced me to her Aunt, Maureen Barnes, and as you can see, the rest is history!"

And on this beautiful Thursday, we've been setting the stage for Bluestone House debut at The Millionaire's Daughter, located at 272 Ottawa St N, Hamilton. Next stop will be the Millionaire's Daughter's Aurora (40 Englehard Drive) and Oakville (427 Speers Road) locations. We will be painting two more cabinets, and would love you colour suggestions! Please comment below.

Painted in #FrenchCountry and #Bluestone, this gorgeous cabinet will house our 12 #chalkypatina paints (100ml, 250ml and 500ml), unique line of brushes, topcoat, natural beeswax, and paint accessories.

Pam will be painting and distressing ignored furniture from the Millionaire's Daughter with Bluestone Cottage Inc paints and accessories this Saturday in front of the store, as part of the Ottawa Street Sidewalk Sale! Come visit between 9AM-5PM. We'd love to show you how to get your patina on and turn your furniture from #ignoredtoadored. 

Cheers to a successful partnership Maureen, and the rest of The Millionaire's Daughter team. 

Thanks Lauren for introducing me to your wonderful Aunt! 

#HappyPainting Everyone :) 

We're starting to cocoon... Grab your supplies patinas!

Turning leaves and the appearance of pumpkin lattes mean that fall is just around the corner. We are pulling sweaters and shawls from the winter chest, and reaching more often then not for the blanket at the end of the couch. Let's face it patinas, we're all starting to cocoon.

In anticipation of the long and cold winter months, it's a great time to start thinking about and preparing for the DIY projects that will keep you occupied during those long winter storms - let's hope Mother Nature spares us from a winter like the last! 

Time to start collecting furniture that you can turn from ignored to adored! All you have to do is Google, "end of summer garage sale" in your area, and you'll find loads to choose from. So hit the bottle of red a little earlier this Friday evening, and set your Saturday alarm for 6AM to ensure you get to those garage sales before the pickings get slim. 

Regardless of the condition of the furniture pieces you find, look beyond the nicks and scratches, because there's nothing a quick sand and a coat of chalky or silky patina paint can't fix. And remember, bargaining is key patinas!  

Visit our website for all your painting needs, and get ready to paint your own kind of beautiful this fall and winter season! Be sure to contact us with any questions, and remember to send your before and after photos to liz.bluestonecottageinc@gmail.com :) 

At The Cottage we will be busy working on getting ready for the Creativ Show in Toronto from October 24 - 26, and a couple Christmas Shows to be announced. So stay tuned! 

We've been busy Bluestone bees!

As the summer draws to an end, we say goodbye to hours spent sipping on G&T's on the patio with friends, lounging on the beach watching the kiddies swim, and deeply enjoying that book we've been "planning" to read all year (while sipping on a G&T). We welcome September, and the schedules, school buses, swim practices, and routine it brings. 

We hope admits the beach lounging and G&T sipping, you were able to get creative with #chalkypatina paints, and salvage a few pieces of decrepit furniture from the attic. From the looks of it, a handful of you have, and we've been enjoying your ignored to adored photos! 

This September has been busy thus far! We held a workshop on the long weekend, where Kim painted a piece for her kitchen, and she even brought a bottle of champagne to share! Please don't shy away from bringing a little bubbly to our workshops, so long as you have a safe way home!

We also appeared at Locke Street Festival and Christie's Antique Show on Sept 6th. Thanks to our team of fabulous patina's we were able to be in two places at once! We've heard great feedback from many happy customers, and can't wait to see their finished DIY projects!

On Monday, Sept 8th, Pamela made her second appearance on The Shopping Channel! What a blast it was. The hosts are just so welcoming and excited about our product. Again, we've had some great feedback from people across the country! Check out our Facebook page for many happy reviews. Thanks Canada and #happypainting.

Note: Our September 20 workshop is full. There is a waiting list. We will announce the dates of our next workshop soon. Stay tuned for our fall schedule of show's, festivals and workshops and store openings near you!!!

We're ALL Over Town This Weekend!

Thank goodness for our fabulous team of #patinas! We are able to do two shows in one day! 

Bluestone Cottage Patina's 

This Saturday, Sept 6, we will be selling all our #chalkypatina paints, accessories and shabby chic furniture as seen on The Shopping Channel! We we will also be demonstrating how to use our paints! 

Bring your family and friends to Locke St Festival and/or Christie's Antique Show for a grand ol' time! 

Location: Locke St, Hamilton. Starts at 10AM, and runs well into the evening. 

Location: Christie Lake Conservation Area. Starts 8AM, and runs to 5PM.

Last Minutes Space for this Saturday's Workshop!

Hello My Little Patina's!

This Saturday, August 28, I am hosting a workshop for those interested in painting their ignored furniture with Bluestone  chalk-style paints and accessories, as seen on The Shopping Channel! (Just got so excited as I typed that!)

A couple spaces opened up, so if you've been humming and hawing about joining a workshop, hum no more, because now's your chance! 

Find some tired looking furniture around your house and toss in the car, van or truck, grab some gal-pals, and make your way to Bluestone House this Saturday at 9AM.

Cost: The fee of $120 will include use of all the paint & tools needed. Lunch and refreshments are also included.

Size: 6-10 people per course.

Please register by email to ... info@bluestonehouse.ca and join our Chalky Patina Workshop Event on Facebook, and share your before and after photos.

Looking forward to painting with you!

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Please note that BluestoneHouse blogs will be posted weekly - every Thursday at 4PM. If you want more information on furniture for sale, upcoming workshops and events please visit our Facebook Page and Follow us on Twitter. 

Contest Time!

Thanks to everyone who has been following us today on The Shopping Channel!! 

To show our appreciation… we want to give all of our fans a chance to win some of our amazing Bluestone Cottage products!! xoxo 

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who has made today possible at The Shopping Channel! What an amazing day it has been! 

Check us out on the Shopping Channel! I'm so proud of my 100% chalky and silky patina paints, beeswax and brushes! Let's #paintthetownbluestone Canada!