All New Shabby Chic Thread!

lostinrates

crusty toenail, you table looks FAB. It looks perfect the way you have done it, an how lucky to find such a good table to shabby.

mollymunchkin

Loving all the makeovers appearing on this thread I bought a Lloyd Loom style wicker armchair at the weekend. It's pretty minging at the moment and I'm going to spray paint it white tomorrow. Then I'm going to cover the seat pad in a lovely duck egg Laura Ashley fabric which I've got in my stash. I brushed the dust out of it today and gave it a gentle wash down. Gawd knows how long it had been since it had a good clean.

Will post before and after photos when it's done, can't wait!

xxvickixx

I think you're right about the paper Lost, not that I wash my cupboards inside much but I just know it'd get ruined somehow.
Love the sound of colour inside though!

shirlgirl2004

xxvickixx wrote: »

Yes indeed it is, it's the nicest paper I have ever seen but there was no way I'd be allowed that on the walls!

My DD has that paper in her bedroom on all the walls:eek:

Kevie192

Oooh, thank you ladies for all the top tips!

I was beginning to worry you wanted rid of the men - it's a conspiracy I tells ya! hehehe

Kevin x

lostinrates

Kevie192 wrote: »

Oooh, thank you ladies for all the top tips!

I was beginning to worry you wanted rid of the men - it's a conspiracy I tells ya! hehehe

Kevin x

not at all, I for one LOVE having men around.

I think its just the medium of communication

xxvickixx

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

My DD has that paper in her bedroom on all the walls:eek:

Oh I would, in a heartbeat but I think it would be grounds for divorce in DH's eyes! I bet it looks gorgeous, the pink birds are just so beautiful.

hart44

Kevie192 wrote: »

Oooh, thank you ladies for all the top tips!

I was beginning to worry you wanted rid of the men - it's a conspiracy I tells ya! hehehe

Kevin x

We don't want to get rid of the men here lol, it's nice to have a male veiw of restoring.
Im not sure of a lot of decorating technique's (I can slap paint on most things with no probs :rotfl:) but also if I need some advice I hope someone here knows
I know lots of prep helps before painting (boring but needed lol)

artydoll

I am making little hearts,and cant decide what to do with them when they are stuffed.


Shall I make some bunting?



Or shall I do a heart garland,any advice please?

natc

Hey artydoll, just bumped into you in the sewing thread!

As said in sewing thread, i personally like it as a garland hung gorgeously in the kitchen, think it would look lovely on crusty's dresser!

But, also can see it turned into a HM clock!