Shabby Chic Thread?

I really love the shabby chic look.

Unfortunately whenever i've tried to re create it in my house it just looks shabby, not a bit of chic to be seen :rolleyes:

Are they're any pictures about of 'shabby chic' ? Not sure what my house is really.................shabby ? Definitely..............more so than chic I'd imagine but I have been know to run amok with a paint brush..............three good second hand furniture shops in town meant we never paid a lot for what we've got.............just painted it to suit. Bedroom wardrobe was a freebie from someone who was moving so I painted it cream and stencilled blue flowers at each corner..............did the same with an old chest of drawers someone was chucking out.
Great one for 'recycling' in that way.............computer desk is mfi melamine that I painted in a grainy effect.............did the bookcase, pine panels OH put to cover up where the old fireplace was, skirting board...........looks good........well I think so and I suppose thats what counts

When I see expensive furniture in shops that are described as "having the distressed look" the only thing that's distressed is me. Making over second hand furniture is different. Very satisfying and MSE. I've made curtains for a long narrow window from a throw. Much cheaper and exactly the right colour.