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May 08, 2013
Visit Apple Box Boutique for gifts Mom will love.
What a great way to thank your Mom... for everything.
Not sure what Mom would like best? We offer Gift Cards... no expiry date, no additional fees and easy to redeem on everything in-store!
♥,
Apple Box Boutique
Not sure what Mom would like best? We offer Gift Cards... no expiry date, no additional fees and easy to redeem on everything in-store!
Apple Box Boutique
November 15, 2012
New to Apple Box Boutique: Gift Cards!
You asked for them and we love to make our customers happy! Our Gift Cards allow you to load them up with any amount you'd like plus they have no expiry date or additional fees and are easy to redeem.
Just in time for Christmas -- make gift-giving easy this holiday season!
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October 12, 2012
The Colours Behind The Inspiration: Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
We have been eagerly awaiting its arrival, and are SO excited that in just a few days all of us will be able to bring that inspiration to life!
We have a feeling this first order won't last long so we've made the full line of Milk Paint available for purchase in The Apple Cart, our online shop. That way all of our out-of-town customers can dream in colour too!
Watch our next Reimagined Monday blog for Miss Mustard Seed's final paint colour reveal project.
In the meantime we thought we would share the piece in our studio that has been awaiting its MMS Milk Paint transformation:
We'd love to know what your first project will be.
Don't keep us in suspense... what will you be painting?
♥,
Apple Box Boutique
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September 19, 2012
Breathe New Life Into Old Furniture Pieces: Dorm DIY
Project Personality
Hello and Happy Wednesday! Has everyone adjusted to school being back in session?
Breathe new life into old pieces
Friends and family are a great source of second-hand furniture, but if you have your eye on that perfect old table at the thrift store, go for it! A lot of used furniture, while grubby at first glance, can be remade into something that fits the confines of student space and satisfies your design yearnings.
There are pieces for the taking priced at $50 or less - and that’s including restoration, says Leanne Playter Korsos, owner of Apple Box Boutique at 6507 112th Ave.
Second-hand dressers can go for $30 at Goodwill or Value Village, and while they may look like junk, a fresh coat of chalk paint may be all that’s needed, she says. Her store sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
“Chalk paint gives wood that lovely, rustic, distressed look,” says Playter Korsos. “To me, it’s the miracle paint.”
What didn't make the cut was that Chalk Paint™can be used to dress up your dorm or apartment in more ways than refreshing furniture -- Paint glass soda bottles to use as vases, or mason jars to make votive holders. Add colour to inexpensive pillows and curtains with Chalk Paint™... or for that matter, paint T-shirts, shoes and other clothing to get a new look.
I was asked if it's true that we DIYed our Regency ("Jane Austen") themed wedding... Yes, we sure did!
What can I say -- I'm a gal that loves a great deal -- and Chalk Paint™ fits the bill!
~♥~ Leanne
with Apple Box Boutique founder Leanne Playter
Korsos
Hello and Happy Wednesday! Has everyone adjusted to school being back in session?
A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate enough to be featured in an article on DIY for dorm decor. Candice So of the Edmonton Journal came out to Apple Box Boutique and we had a really fun chat about how students can get the most for their money -- and of course Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan was at the top of the list!
Here is an excerpt. To read the article in its entirety, visit www.edmontonjournal.com
Here is an excerpt. To read the article in its entirety, visit www.edmontonjournal.com
Breathe new life into old pieces
Friends and family are a great source of second-hand furniture, but if you have your eye on that perfect old table at the thrift store, go for it! A lot of used furniture, while grubby at first glance, can be remade into something that fits the confines of student space and satisfies your design yearnings.
There are pieces for the taking priced at $50 or less - and that’s including restoration, says Leanne Playter Korsos, owner of Apple Box Boutique at 6507 112th Ave.
Second-hand dressers can go for $30 at Goodwill or Value Village, and while they may look like junk, a fresh coat of chalk paint may be all that’s needed, she says. Her store sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
“Chalk paint gives wood that lovely, rustic, distressed look,” says Playter Korsos. “To me, it’s the miracle paint.”
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| Photo:Bruce Edwards-Edmonton Journal |
The painting process only takes a couple of hours because you can just slap the paint right on without first having to strip the piece down. The paint dries quickly, is non-toxic and can be mixed with other paints, says Playter Korsos, adding that if you paint a desk and decide not to wax or lacquer it when it’s dry, it can do double duty as a chalkboard.
Apple Box Boutique sells a four-ounce sample of paint for $14, but that can stretch far enough to repaint an entire bureau or dresser. Add that to the cost of a $30 bureau and presto, that piece was less than $50 — a good deal versus the cost of a new bureau. Playter Korsos’ own wedding was Jane Austen-inspired and used chalk-painted furniture." - Candice So
What didn't make the cut was that Chalk Paint™can be used to dress up your dorm or apartment in more ways than refreshing furniture -- Paint glass soda bottles to use as vases, or mason jars to make votive holders. Add colour to inexpensive pillows and curtains with Chalk Paint™... or for that matter, paint T-shirts, shoes and other clothing to get a new look.
Pick up plastic or metal kitsch, planters, sconces and more at thrift stores and reimagine them! There are endless ideas on Pinterest as well, and using Chalk Paint™ makes projects (including online tutorials!) even easier and quicker than with other types of paint.
I was asked if it's true that we DIYed our Regency ("Jane Austen") themed wedding... Yes, we sure did!
~♥~ Leanne
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September 10, 2012
Barefoot Venus Giveaway & Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Updates
Usually Mondays are reserved for Reimagined Monday, but we are putting all that on the back burner while we catch up on a few things! Don't worry -- it will be back next week! As for today:
First... the winner of the Barefoot Venus Lilly Pilly Giveway is...
Second... for everyone wondering what has happened with our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ shipment, there have certainly been trials and tribulations in getting it to Alberta, but things are looking up!
After slowly making its way to and then being halted at the border due to things we won't bore you with but having to do with a little something called Hurricane Isaac and its after-affects, things are looking good for it to be in our hands toward the end of this week.
We've been assured that this is very unusual and future shipments will get here easy-peasy. Or is that easily-peasily?
Either way, as soon as this one arrives we will be getting paint and wax off to those who ordered online for shipping or for pick-up in boutique. Once those orders are filled, we'll send the rest in to the boutique!
If you know what you want we recommend you order from our website to beat the rush.
And now it's time for...
For your patience, for hanging in there with us, and for just being you -- our fantastic customers, friends and followers!
It may be a little quiet around the blog for a few days, but there will be much to tell soon!
Have a fabulous week!
First... the winner of the Barefoot Venus Lilly Pilly Giveway is...
Nicole Ter Mors McEachern
Congratulations Nicole!
Barefoot Venus is natural and oh-so-decadent! We hope you love it as much a we do.
Second... for everyone wondering what has happened with our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ shipment, there have certainly been trials and tribulations in getting it to Alberta, but things are looking up!
After slowly making its way to and then being halted at the border due to things we won't bore you with but having to do with a little something called Hurricane Isaac and its after-affects, things are looking good for it to be in our hands toward the end of this week. We've been assured that this is very unusual and future shipments will get here easy-peasy. Or is that easily-peasily?
Either way, as soon as this one arrives we will be getting paint and wax off to those who ordered online for shipping or for pick-up in boutique. Once those orders are filled, we'll send the rest in to the boutique!
If you know what you want we recommend you order from our website to beat the rush.
And now it's time for...
It may be a little quiet around the blog for a few days, but there will be much to tell soon!
Have a fabulous week!
♥,
Apple Box Boutique
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September 03, 2012
Reimagined Monday: Labour Day and Our Latest Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Reveal -- "Grain Sack"
Labour Day in Canada and the U.S. is a holiday to campaign for workers' rights and celebrate the achievements of workers. It has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. Some other countries celebrate these rights and other worker-supportive movements at different times of the year.*
We hope everyone takes time out of their busy schedules to reflect and to enjoy the day!
While you're here, why not stay a moment and take a peek at today's Reimagined Monday, featuring a new colour reveal from Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint line:
say hello to “grain sack”
"I don’t know why I left this piece
sitting in my basement for so long! It was finished a couple of weeks
ago and I finally hauled it up today for a photo shoot. I knew I would
have fun with it and I did. It’s definitely a favorite. Say hello to
the MMS Milk Paint color “Grain Sack”…
Here’s the piece before…
…and this piece gets better when you start opening it up…
I have a wee bit of a crush on this piece and the play of colors, chippiness and wood. (The interior is painted in Shutter Gray, by the way.) So, why did I call this color grain sack?
It may look white-ish, but it’s more of a neutral gray, like a nubby old European grain sack.
I not only love this color straight up, but it’s my favorite to mix with strong colors to soften them up.
I’m bringing this piece and a van full of milk paint to Lucketts tomorrow!"
♥,
Apple Box Boutique*So says Wikipedia
Here is how to share your reimagined paint project at On the Apple Box:
Send us a description of how you used Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint or Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
to get from your vision to the reimagined piece, before and after
pictures, pictures of your project in progress or a couple of it in its
finished state, and you may be highlighted on our blog!
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It's Official -- Apple Box Boutique is On The Map!
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Yup, Apple Box Boutique is on the map, baby!
Effective this week, we have become an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Stockist. I'm sure some of you are wondering what that is and how it affects things, so here's the scoop!
First... This is exciting stuff!
Previous to becoming a Stockist we were a Retailer, and that won't change. We will still sell Chalk Paint™ at Apple Box Boutique but now we are part of a bigger family and will be providing Annie Sloan products to other Retailers as well.
Second... There are more cool things to come!
We will also be offering classes, online purchasing and more fabulous Annie Sloan products. Plus if you are interested in becoming a Retailer, we can help with that, too.
Last... But most definitely not least!
Thank you to all of our fantastic customers for your patience. It has taken some time to sort things out since things changed suddenly with our Alberta distributor, but we are back on track and can't put in to words how much we appreciate you hanging in there with us. Your support has meant everything.
So... What about that map?
Annie Sloan Unfolded is the international distributor of Chalk Paint™ brand decorative paints developed by Annie Sloan Interiors Ltd., based in the U.K. Being on their map makes it official... we are a part of something really big!
We can't wait to get started on this new adventure and share all the great things to come with you.
Watch On The Apple Box for updates, sales, news and events coming soon to Apple Box Boutique!
~♥~
Leanne and the Apple Box Boutique family
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August 24, 2012
Big News: AS Chalk Paint™ and MMS Milk Paint 24/7
We are very excited to announce that Apple Box Boutique will soon be offering Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ and Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint 24/7!
Starting next month we will open our full online shoppe, which means you can order your paint and supplies at any time of the night or day, at your convenience. We will ship your order to you, or you can pick it up at the boutique.
It's all about YOU!
Currently, we have pre-purchasing available online so that you can be among the first to get your Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint when it arrives next month.
Beat the rush and order now!
Favourite products, big convenience, lots of fun -- We're thrilled to be able to share it all with you!
♥,
Apple Box Boutique
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August 23, 2012
Project Personality: Annie Sloan Gets Dressed Up -- Again!
Project Personality
Last week I shared some images I have hoarded assembled of gowns that reflect the colours found in the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
collection. I also dedicated that blog to "all my girls"... Well, I
have heard from some folks who felt that was completely unfair, so to
make up for it today is a blog for all my boys!
As Annie Sloan says about her ASCP, it's a girls' paint, but boys can use it too! In fact, here are the reasons the company says it is the best paint in the world:
I'd like to add number 15:
15. It can be used on fabric
Oh, and 16:
16. The colours are so gorgeous, they make for stunning gowns
... here's proof! Continued from Part 1:
Now I have no idea what to wear today, but after all these gorgeous gowns I'm off to find a gala!
Have a fantabulous day!
~♥~ Leanne
with Apple Box Boutique founder Leanne Playter Korsos
Last week I shared some images I have As Annie Sloan says about her ASCP, it's a girls' paint, but boys can use it too! In fact, here are the reasons the company says it is the best paint in the world:
1. It's the BEST paint for painting furniture by a long way
2. You can use the paint by diluting it with water to make a wash to show the wood grain
3. You can use it as an impasto ( thickly) - leave the lid off to thicken
4. You can use it on any surface, indoors and out (the outside of our shop was painted in it- perfect!)
5. No need to prime or prepare
6. The colours are mixed intelligently and the web site shows how you can adapt your colours for your use
2. You can use the paint by diluting it with water to make a wash to show the wood grain
3. You can use it as an impasto ( thickly) - leave the lid off to thicken
4. You can use it on any surface, indoors and out (the outside of our shop was painted in it- perfect!)
5. No need to prime or prepare
6. The colours are mixed intelligently and the web site shows how you can adapt your colours for your use
7. It's a girls' paint, but boys can use it too
8. It's flexible so you can be creative and change your mind
9. The paint can be washed off your brush even when you find your brush weeks later.
9. The paint can be washed off your brush even when you find your brush weeks later.
10. It allows your walls to breathe so it is perfect for cottage walls
11. Extremely low VOCs so it is good for the environment
12. It doesn't form a skin on it when you leave the lid off - just add some water if it's too thick
13. Very little black is used in their manufacture so the colours are mixed with thought
14. You can paint it on walls for a soft matt effect or wax it for a polished plaster effect
11. Extremely low VOCs so it is good for the environment
12. It doesn't form a skin on it when you leave the lid off - just add some water if it's too thick
13. Very little black is used in their manufacture so the colours are mixed with thought
14. You can paint it on walls for a soft matt effect or wax it for a polished plaster effect
I'd like to add number 15:
15. It can be used on fabric
Oh, and 16:
16. The colours are so gorgeous, they make for stunning gowns
... here's proof! Continued from Part 1:
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| ASCP Henrietta |
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| ASCP Louis Blue |
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| ASCP Napoleonic Blue ASCP Antibes Green |
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| ASCP Old Ochre |
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| ASCP Old Violet |
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| ASCP Old White |
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| ASCP Olive |
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| ASCP Paloma |
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| ASCP Paris Grey |
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| ASCP Primer Red |
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| ASCP Provence |
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| ASCP Pure White |
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| ASCP Scandinavian Pink |
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| ASCP Versailles |
Have a fantabulous day!
~♥~ Leanne
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