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The Shop Around The Corner

Remember the movie, "You've Got Mail"? Tom Hanks plays the owner of Fox Books and he falls in love with Meg Ryan, owner of a quaint independent bookshop called The Shop Around The Corner.

Did you know that we have our own little quaint shop around the corner here in Downingtown? It doesn't sell books, but I dare you not to fall in love with what's inside!

Let me introduce you to Love Street.

Come visit Love Street and you'll find a woman behind the counter named Natasha.

Walk around the store, and you'll realize the extent of her and her husband's talent and the feast of colors they create with paint, the kaleidoscopes they put together with glass, and the clever accents they add with wood.

Stay and chat and you'll be treated to tips, insights, and inspiration!

Love Street recently became an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist.

Every color you could wish for is proudly displayed along the back on chic industrial shelving and a salvaged old cart.

Greek Blue? Barcelona Orange? Old White? Name it, they carry it!

There are display boards to give customers an idea of the endless creations you can achieve with layering techniques and various waxes.

Need a brush? They're snugly nestled in an industrial tote. Pick a size...any size!

Natasha has a flair for decoupage and she carries artisan paper in her store. You can pick up a piece and add some "umph" and interest to your next project or frame one for a statement piece in your room.

Did I mention that the store smells divine when you first walk in? That can be credited to the Capri Blue candles. You know, the same candles that Anthropologie sells? (I was lucky enough to win one of these puppies in a drawing.)

Natasha and her husband really enjoy experimenting with finishes and colors. Here's one of their latest creations:

Aside from the ornate carvings of this piece, look at the COLOR!

Looking for something a little more retro? How about this punchy red hutch bearing some of Natasha's decoupage handiwork?

How about something more vintage? I think this handsome desk will do the trick.

Layers and layers of depth and detail upon detail.

Feeling inspired? Do you want to try your hand at this wonderful world of painting furniture? You're in luck because Love Street is conducting classes for beginners to advanced painters. Visit their Facebook page and click on "events" to find out more!

So what are you in the market for?

New paint?

Inspiration?

You'll find it at Love Street. Come on in - the door's open!


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