All New Shabby Chic Thread!

karren

Hi, we have been given an old fashioned childs desk with lift up lid, and keen to pain it off white with cupcase lining, but, do i have to sand it or is there an easier way?? and where could I get cupcake drawer handles? I only need 2 small ones, ta x

midnightraven3

would be tempted to make these myself if i wanted them

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DOOR-DRAWER-KNOBS-CUP-CAKE-PINKS-PINE-PRICE-EACH-/250593993694?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HG_ChildFurniture_RL&hash=item3a5890e3de

these are prettier, but pricier

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/candyqueendesigns/product/cupboard-knobs-copy-copy

midnightraven3

couldnt you do something like this on a plain one?

http://www.punkinpatch.co.uk/catalog.htm?item=1322

Kandipandi

Vicki - your kitchen looks amazing, you clever thing!

artydoll

Talking about cupcake door knobs,I made a cup cake coaster set yesterday.
Made from the wrapping paper off OH ,s fathers day pressie..lol.
I made the box myself , from a recycled weetabix box .covered in the wrapping paper.
The coasters were lamiated.

danemi1

well done they are fab - I recognise that paper - tesco isnt it - cute very very cute!

karren

midnightraven3 wrote: »

couldnt you do something like this on a plain one?

http://www.punkinpatch.co.uk/catalog.htm?item=1322

For £12 Il have to, il have a look in wilkinsons etc and see whats about, but it was very very nice ! thanks, ive sanded a bit bit the sandaper was past its best, so ive asked hubby to pick some up on the way home from work later, im impatient, and should know by now if you dont do the groundwork the work will look shabby!
I wonder if i do a spot test somewherre on the desk if it will look ok?

karren

midnightraven3 wrote: »

would be tempted to make these myself if i wanted them

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DOOR-DRAWER-KNOBS-CUP-CAKE-PINKS-PINE-PRICE-EACH-/250593993694?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HG_ChildFurniture_RL&hash=item3a5890e3de

these are prettier, but pricier

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/candyqueendesigns/product/cupboard-knobs-copy-copy

yes the second one was nicer, oh dear what have i set myself up for lol!

shirlgirl2004

xxvickixx wrote: »

Oooh ShirlGirl, I'm looking for a dining table. I want a round one that extends with a pedestal leg. If yours fits the bill and you're mid essex I'm interested!

Sorry this is this one but yes I think we live pretty close. I've heard you talk of the main town which I used to live in and I recently moved a 20 minute drive away but still go through regularly. One like you describe went so cheaply the other day on Ebay if only I'd known you were interested.

Gigervamp wrote: »

Have you seen Deckchairstripes? They've got a fab range of stripey fabric and they will send you samples.

Thanks I'll check them out.

EssexGirl wrote: »

It's the Essex Girl's take over! Might get back onto ebay and have a poke around for bargains. Although I really should be getting on with other stuff as the housework won't do itself lol

I you pm me when you're bidding I won't bid against you. This is supposed to be MSE after all.


As I posted the table listing I thought I may as well show the sewing box. It needs to be relined so I've ordered a book from the library that I hope will give me the know how.

xxvickixx

Gorgeous sewing box, shame about the table, I only started looking a couple of days ago.

I finally plucked up the courage to talk to DH about our furniture downstairs. We bought about 5 years ago our furniture that was supposed to be the stuff we kept forever. It's really big, solid and expensive but then we downsized our house and it's far too big for the space we have now. I can't see us being in a house big enough to accomodate it for several years...so I decided that after seeing the transformations on here that it was viable to sell and buy some cheap but solid replacements to do up, although heartbreaking to sell it does make sense.

DH agreed!

I'm on the look out for:
- round dining table that extends with a pedestal leg
- 6 chairs

and something to out the tv in or on so small sideboard, or tv cabinet.

and maybe a small dresser, just because it would be lovely.

And finally I'd love a pretty headboard fora Kingsize bed.

Please shout if you know of any going super cheap anywhere near Chelmsford or on the route to Luton!

Ta xx