All New Shabby Chic Thread!

pollyskettle

Thriftkitten wrote: »

Hi, yes I did notice they do them in red and white check, but with me being pink mad I only tunnel visioned the pink gingham lol.

Lol, I'm the same with red gingham Thank you.

shirlgirl2004

Hi everyone, I've been reading this thread for a while and wanted to ask a question. Would you choose a piece of furniture with lead strip effect on the glass to give the shabby chic treatment? I'm not a lover of the lead strip thing and at worst I could replace the glass but obviously it would be more MSE not to.

MrsMoo2U

elegant_elephant wrote: »

£25 is way too expensive for this table BUT it would look gorgeous all painted up!

I would say it should have cost £8 max.

I am so glad you said that. I thought £8 -10 would be reasonable. I also tought it would look lovely painted up in nice muted colour

Oh well, I will keep looking

x-Princess-Vikki-x

I'm off to my first carboot tomorrow morning!! Sun will be shining so no doubt will be very busy!

I am on the look out for tea cups, anything floral/CK-esque, photo frames, mirrors, fabric and any vintagey jewellery oh and also a lovely picnic set or basket/hamper to fill myself!

Im so excited!!

I hope to report back tomorrow with some bargains

newmee

x-Princess-Vikki-x wrote: »

I'm off to my first carboot tomorrow morning!! Sun will be shining so no doubt will be very busy!

I am on the look out for tea cups, anything floral/CK-esque, photo frames, mirrors, fabric and any vintagey jewellery oh and also a lovely picnic set or basket/hamper to fill myself!

Im so excited!!

I hope to report back tomorrow with some bargains

Have fun Vikki I did the same last week (first time) but am avoiding this week cos I've got no money left and know I'd be tempted despite that fact!!!!

cherisong :eek: YES that beautiful dresser is near to me but a) it ain't gonna be no £40 bargain and b) I haven't got the room in my little flat for it!! A piano is pushing it as it is :rotfl: Oh well. It's stunning though isn't it. I've saved the picture for inspiration!

sootypea

I keep forgetting to tell you my brother in law works at the little green paint company, and we have used this paint as he gets a big discount. It is wonderful to work with and very hard wearing.He has brought home the wall paper sample books. I am looking for something for the bed room but really wanted something like the old Next sweet pea paper any one remember it ? and have you seen anything similar lately.

Bibbitybob

I hope everyone got on better than me at the car boots this morning - all I came back with was more tan lines and a very sore, sunburnt back!

x-Princess-Vikki-x

Bibbitybob wrote: »

I hope everyone got on better than me at the car boots this morning - all I came back with was more tan lines and a very sore, sunburnt back!

As well as a pair of rather burnt shoulders despite being caked in factor 30, I got:

Pretty tea cup & saucer set: £1
Shabby rose print photo frame: £1
White wooden photo frame: 50p

so i got 2 of the things from my list! :T
Also got 2 summer skirts, some New Look heels, and a BN strapless New Look bra

What did everyone else get?
Was surprisingly quiet at my one!

hart44

Hi everyone
The last 2 days I have been finishing my CS chest of drawers :j
I also managed to paint a photo frame and put a little wooden heart on it after covering it with a C K tissue and I painted the little wooden box I brought from the CS.
They are not perfect but Im just happy its all done so I can now store my fabric and bits .
I have pic's on my blog if anyone wants a look

Im now sitting with my feet up and embroidering a sample pic to frame up

newmee

hart44 your drawers look amazing. Well done you. I bet you are really proud. :T

Your picture frame looks good too. I have covered a tisse box using the napkin method but it doesn't look as good as yours as it is very wrinkled; although I'm warming to it as I have convinced myself it looks slightly crackle glazed!! lol