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Introducing Jolie Paint

Here at Suite Pieces, we strive to offer the highest quality, most innovative products to our customers. We are always on the hunt for the next amazing DIY product. With that in mind, the next few months will bring some exciting changes to Suite Pieces. These changes are being made strictly with YOU, our customers in mind.

We are so excited to introduce a brand new line of paint here at Suite Pieces. Jolie Paint is the newest brand of decorative paints to hit the market and we are so excited to be carrying it. This product requires no prep work (just like you've always loved!!) and also has a beautiful color palette. We will have their full color palette in the next couple months, while we transition out of our former products. For now, we are introducing 5 gorgeous new neutrals that we know you are going to LOVE!

This product line requires a wax seal and has the option of 3 colored waxes to add another layer of dimension. Add the black, brown or white wax on top of the clear to create a vintage feel or coastal feel. These completely new waxes are an absolute dream to work with. If you've ever struggled with the colored waxes, we PROMISE you will LOVE working with these new waxes.

Another notable characteristic...no odor with this non-hazardous wax!

Check out some Jolie inspiration. We're loving the new neutral color palette!

Demi-lume painted in Gesso White

Entry table painted in Noir

Bar painted in Swedish Grey

Server painted in Espresso

Side table painted in Classic Navy

So be sure to stop by either Huntington or Massapequa to check out the new colors & the new waxes. We have all 5 signature neutral colors in stock (shop for them HERE!) and we will have full stock of the entire color line within the next month. We'll be demoing every day in both shops!

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Painting!

glam wedding style

We’ve been talking about finding your wedding style here at Suite Pieces. And since your wedding style is usually pretty well defined, it’s a really nice clue into your home decor style. Check out our other posts in this series highlighting Rustic (click HERE) and Traditional (click HERE) and our initial post talking about finding your style (click HERE).

This week, we’re touching on GLAM style. And let me tell ya…this is definitely my style. So here is my list of key elements that make you a GLAM bride:

Crystals
Rhinestones
Mercury Glass
Acrylic & Lucite
Metallic
Pearlescent
Sequins
Over The Top
White Leather
Tufting
Candleabras
Glitter

Now for a little picture show ; )

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Are you drooling yet? I am…this is definitely my style!! If I were to do it over again (with the same amazing guy of course!) my style would be Traditional Vintage Glam. There would be lots of crystals (there were the first time around too!) and this time I’d have a seating area with tufted settees & sequins pillows, just like the one above…ahhh, swoon.

So, how can you achieve this style with the help of Suite Pieces?? Or your local vintage shop?? I have a couple tips for you!

First, we have this amazing new product called Mirror Effects. You can purchase it HERE. This stuff can help you turn any glass surface into a mercury glass finish. It’s fantastic…and perfect for a glam style. Check out these mirrored doors I did in my bathroom. These were plain glass doors from an old china cabinet. A couple coats of mirror effects, some alcohol spritzed on, then a coat of nickel spray paint and voila! They look like custom antiqued glass. Super simple. And don’t worry, I’ll be doing a video on this soon! Check back here for a link, or be sure to follow us on social media, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.

Here’s a close up of the after. So fun!!

I had a pair and built them into the wall as medicine cabinets. I painted them with Pure White Chalk Paint & did a Paris Grey wash, then finished with clear wax. You can check out my YouTube video on how to do a wash HERE. Since you can use this product to basically transform any piece of plain glass into mercury glass, grab some glass vases from your local vintage shop and create some amazing centerpieces.

OK, so the next thing you can utilize from Suite Pieces for your Glam wedding…any of our metallics!! We carry several different lines of metallic products. Modern Masters Metallic Paint, which you can check out HERE. We have it in 16 gorgeous shades.

We also carry other amazing metallic products like Pearl Plaster, Metallic Foil, & Gilding Wax.

Do you love those brooch bouquets that are all the rage?? Well we carry some amazing little bling buttons. They’re perfect to create a gorgeous keepsake bouquet. Of course, we also have a ton of vintage ones at the shop as well. Our amazing vendors always have a great assortment. Stop by the Huntington shop and see what’s in stock! You can also shop online HERE for our bling buttons.

We also have a seemingly never ending supply of chandelier crystals. We come across these all the time and we have quite a few boxes full of them at any given time at the shop. Here was a handful I pulled out today. These are not on the website, so you’ll just have to stop by to check them out ; ) These would be great to string on your flower arrangements, or just to add a little extra bling to the chandelier or candelabras.

And here’s a couple metallic decor items I found laying around the shop today. Definitely check out your local vintage shop for lots of metallic treasures.

These were some products we found from one of our vendors, EKB Studio. Definitely glam & modern.

And here’s another…crystal glassware & a Distressed Gold Leaf in Pearl Tempaper backing. This Tempaper pattern is very GLAM. Perfect for a little accent on your special day. You could use it as a backdrop or even cover some tiles for centerpieces with it. It also comes in gold ; )

So there you have it, lots of options for your GLAM wedding day. Whether you’re a DIY bride or a buy it kind of bride, Suite Pieces has you covered! Stop on by to check out how we can inspire & help you make your day special. We can’t wait to meet you.

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