All New Shabby Chic Thread!

newmee

Welcome AJ it is addictive isn't it and a fabulous and very talented bunch on here. Without them I honestly don't think I'd have done as much as I have. :beer:

As for the paint I used Gingababe it is Homebase waterbased eggshell. I gave the legs a rub down with sandpaper, then a coat or 2 of undercoat/primer (got mine in B&Q, own brand) and then the eggshell on top. Then a light rub with sandpaper to 'shabby' up the edges. It all dries quite quickly and is easy to work with. HTH x

tiff

newmee wrote: »

50% off selected Laura Ashley wallpapers.......... any good to anyone?? This link shows them all

http://www.lauraashley.com/HOME-FURNISHINGS/50ff-WALLPAPER-OFFER/icat/wallpaperoffer&itemsperpage=100&isviewall=1

Brilliant price for good wallpaper, I just cant decide which one I want for my hallway. I really would prefer one of these by Amy Butler but DH doesnt like any of them!

http://decor8blog.com/2010/06/10/graham-brown-new-wallpaper/

newmee

I want to possibly get some to do just one wall in my living room. It measures 277cm x 226cm I have looked at online calculators but I cannot work out how may rolls I'd need. There's a pattern repeat of 75cm's anyone got a clue!!???????

Kandipandi

Newmee - I love your stool - that's the tea towel I have out at the moment! Beautiful!

alys_fowler

i love the foot stool what an amazing transformation

MrsMoo2U

Newmee I love the footstool it is so fresh and bright. Just right for the current trend. I must have a look at that teatowel.

Athome1

Has anyone on here tried the Black Magic paint that is sold on Ideal World tv. I been given some and am looking forward to trying it, especially as it says no primer or undercoat needed and only needs one coat for most things!

Please tell me that it is as good as it sounds:p

mrsmuggy

Haven't posted for a while but saw your post Newmee and had to reply to you.
With wallpaper you get 3 drops to a roll for patterned wallpaper for 8ft drops,if not patterned then its 4.Didn't know which was your drop measurement but if its the 277cms i would still say 3 drops or lengths,whichever you would like to call them.
Hope this helps you:D

Seakay

newmee wrote: »

left it as it was underneath Seakay. I read somewhere that if it is all intact just to leave as it was and I don't have the know-how to get too complicated. Didn't seem to make a difference though so all good!

Good news! It's so smooth on top that I assumed that you had had to do some clever upholstery stuff underneath.
Thanks for the tip - love no hassle ways of getting a good look!

Kandipandi

You know that little china bird that was on here on the bedroom shelf a few pages back (I am sorry I can't remember whose room it was in and I am too lazy/tired to hunt it out) well it is on the front page of Julys Ideal Homes Magazine that I bought today, its on the coffee table. I have a few of these and they are £1.50 - £3.oo from Wilkinsons, it made me smile.