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All New Shabby Chic Thread!

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  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
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    I have been sanding doors all day (or so it seems :rotfl:)
    EagerLearner this is what my kitchen looked like when I 1st moved in with my OH, no ceiling and junk everywhere :rotfl:
    kitchen1.jpg?t=1281019529This is it now (half way)
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    The nasty orange pine is going to be cream and I have some wooden door knobs comming from Ebay so I can replace the tatty brass look ones.
    I have done one cupboard just another 5 to go lol
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
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  • bexbex
    bexbex Posts: 310 Forumite
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    Next update :D

    Using Wilkos On Coat Satin, it goes on easier then the quick dry stuff but takes nearly 2 days to dry out!!
    First picture is after I started sanding it down as I forgot to get a before picture! Most of the handles had come off ages ago though.
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  • xxvickixx
    xxvickixx Posts: 2,773 Forumite
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    Bexbex, that is stunning.
  • x-Princess-Vikki-x
    x-Princess-Vikki-x Posts: 1,005 Forumite
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    Hi girls :D

    Just wondering if anyone knows of any lovely shabby chic style shops in Bath city centre?
    Me and OH are going to be there for the day and would like to drag him around some nice shops :)
    Already found the Cath Kidston shop so thats on the list :)

    Thanks :D
    ♥ Blogger at Victoria's Vintage Blog ♥
  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,265 Forumite
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    Or any good charity shops in Bath? I'm up there for a few days as well
  • bexbex
    bexbex Posts: 310 Forumite
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    xxvickixx wrote: »
    Bexbex, that is stunning.



    Thanks Vicki :) I love all your things too btw.

    I wasn't sure that the hinges would pain over as wanted them in the same colour but seems to have worked ok.
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    Starting my DMP Journey.
  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
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    that is gorgeous. just wondering when you paint it. do you palint inside also ? and is a brush or smaller roller easier ?
  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
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    stunning dresser, I would love one of those.
    Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher
  • PinkTiger
    PinkTiger Posts: 288 Forumite
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    thank you for your help re the manky lampshade! will try the talc 1st, that is what my mum suggested when i told her about it, then she saw it & suggested getting it dry cleaned:eek:, not exactly money saving!
    if the talc doesnt work i will try the cheap bread & report back with the results. this lamp has cost me more than anything else!
    'there goes an old transexual, last seen heading south,
    her friends call her Bernie but her real name is Ralph'
    Felicia, Priscilla Queen of the Desert
  • notsorichandnotsofamous
    notsorichandnotsofamous Posts: 294 Forumite
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    Lovin all the updates ladies, your makeovers and shabby chic-ing are fab.

    Just thought I would show you some of my "stuff "
    This is the wooden tray I posted on here a few weeks ago

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    I recently purchased this from a cs, i'm sure it was less than £2.00


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    and here it is now,
    I'm just a little bit disappointed that in a couple of areas on both the tray and mag rack the varnish has seaped through to the paper



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