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Consignment Shop Leaves Silver Spring

On the Purple Couch is moving to Kensington's antiques district.

Wednesday is the last day for On the Purple Couch before it closes up shop in Silver Spring and moves to Kensington.

"Being here has really helped us find our niche," said the consignment store's owner, Bahia Akerele. "We have really done well in Silver Spring."

On the Purple Couch opened in 2012 at 955 Bonifant St. Moving to Kensington will place the store in the middle of the antique district there. Akerele hopes to offer more workshops and expand upon the furniture consignment the store already does.

One of the store's unique offerings is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, used to refurbish furniture.

On the Purple Couch will open in Kensington Sept. 1 at 4228 Howard Ave.

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On the Purple Couch: Not 'Just' a Consignment Shop


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