All New Shabby Chic Thread!

maman

MummyOfTwo wrote: »

maman- yes for the kitchen window. looks out pretty much onto a white wall in my yard! i have climbers started growing but they are taking their time... its not going to be a privacy issue, just dont want a bare window...

What about a cafe curtain? I like the scalloped/tab top type ones and you could make it all in CK to match your wall or in a plain fabric with a border of CK. I can't find a link to a picture of what's in my mind but maybe you can imagine. Alternatively you could just have a frilly pelmet and 'show' curtains at the windows.

Personally I don't have any window treatment in my kitchen as I need as much light as possible. We have a fairly deep window ledge and I just have a few retro boxes (like Oxo) and a jug of flowers (when in season:D)

tiff

I was going to recommend that stool, we have one that has been used for decorating so has splashes of paint on it but I plan to give it a makeover at some point. Its ideal for children.

MrsBMtoBe

New here and just spent ages reading the whole thread. Have seen some absolutely gorgeous things and everyone is so inspiring.

The reason for my first post is to ask for another link to the lovely Matalan cushion which was posted recently. Can't find it on their site and I have tried searching for it here but can't find it so hope someone or even OP can help.

TIA

pws52

I have just picked a book up from the library and had a quick look through it and thought that it might be of interest to some who frequent this forum.

Thrift..How to have a stylish home without breaking the bank by Bridget Bodoano

The blurb says that the book reveals the bargains to look for, including tips on up and coming styles to snap up quick and also has clever tips for re-invigorating tired walls, floors or pieces of furniture

Frenchgirl

Lostinrates thank you for your helpful tips. I have had to let a lot of housework things go especially ironing (ex forces so iron EVERYTHING lol) which I found very hard. I love your idea of breaking it down into rooms. Today I met up with a friend and then came home and fitted the sandpaper into the sander - good day! I had to cancel a meeting tonight but at least I get to come on here - there is always a silver lining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!x

Twinkles08

lostinrates wrote: »

I'm coming out, slowly, of a long illness which has severely sapped my energy. I hate it. I find doing ten things, tiny things on a bad day, bigger things on a better day, gives me somethign to aim for. i.e. I break down house work into a room, and then break the room into : 1. windows, 2, dusting, 3. sorting one surface 4. sorting another surface 5. tidying shelves (which could be seen as a job with dusting, but breaking it down is a bit of a swizz to feel achievement) 6. hoovering, 7, cleaning door knobs 8. cleaning switches and sockets 9. plumping cushions 10. having a cup of coffee/glass of water To ''healthy'' people things like plumping cushions are almost incidental, but if you have a list to tick off and no energy having smaller jobs is essential. If Its really bad I literally just clear ten things, of the floor/surfaces. That can be done in the length of a television ad break or song on the radio and makes me feel I've done something rather than nothing.:o

I'm another one with health issues,I have fibromyalgia which is a bit like me.It makes my muscles throb and hurt constantly on varying levels of pain but it is the fatigue that comes with it that I find difficult.I'm a 28 yr old mum to 2 beautiful little girls but I feel like I'm 90!lol.I can only sand down half a chair on a good day so all my projects take forever which is frustrating but looking on the bright side much more rewarding when I do finish-if that makes sense?
I have a list on my fridge door of things to do daily depending on how I'm feeling and I find that helps me,not to feel so useless.:j

lilmisskitkat

Twinkles08 wrote: »

I'm another one with health issues,I have fibromyalgia which is a bit like me.It makes my muscles throb and hurt constantly on varying levels of pain but it is the fatigue that comes with it that I find difficult.I'm a 28 yr old mum to 2 beautiful little girls but I feel like I'm 90!lol.I can only sand down half a chair on a good day so all my projects take forever which is frustrating but looking on the bright side much more rewarding when I do finish-if that makes sense?
I have a list on my fridge door of things to do daily depending on how I'm feeling and I find that helps me,not to feel so useless.:j

Yay another Fibro-mite! :wave: I have FM too and it is a struggle to keep up with daily chores sometimes never mind extra projects to take on, although it does make it all the more satisfying when they're done, knowing the effort that went in! I have 2 little ones too and i'm 25 so similar to you, hugs cos i know how it feels

take care

Kate xx

Bibbitybob

lilmisskitkat wrote: »

Yay another Fibro-mite! :wave: I have FM too and it is a struggle to keep up with daily chores sometimes never mind extra projects to take on, although it does make it all the more satisfying when they're done, knowing the effort that went in! I have 2 little ones too and i'm 25 so similar to you, hugs cos i know how it feels

take care

Kate xx

:wave: Another one over here! Although I have M.E, but I believe the symptoms are very similar. I'm 22 without children, but can emphasise how hard it must be with kiddies too. I'm a lot better than I was five years ago - I'm now holding down a job of 30+ hours a week, although it's a struggle and I tend to spend my evenings and weekends like a vegetable half the time. I love the sense of achievement that comes from shabbying furniture, although I find it frustrating when I can't complete a job in one day that would take 'normal' people a couple of hours start to finish.

In better news...we've had news that the survey is being done on the new house tomorrow :T we've only waited 18 weeks :eek::eek::eek:

Frugalista

hart44 I am intrigued by the butterfly YoYo on your blog. I know you showed a photo of the heart you made - but I see you got a butterfly one too.

Where did you get them from, how much were they and are they easy to use? I was thinking they would be useful to use up small scraps of material. Sorry for the interrogation :o:o.

Thanks in advance .

Twinkles08

How strange that there are so many of us on this thread who have v similar conditions!But a good strange as I had images of you all churning out these fab creations at a rate of knots and little old me plodding along!
In a strange way that's made my day!:T