All New Shabby Chic Thread!

Bibbitybob

Well, I certainly bought something shabby today photos will be on my blog tomorrow hopefully...

MrsMoo2U

Bibbitybob wrote: »

Well, I certainly bought something shabby today photos will be on my blog tomorrow hopefully...

Oooo thats really tormenting. Dont forget now!

dizzy_lizzie

Hello shabby chic lovers...really glad this thread is still going with such enthusiasm Found this blog whilst browsing and thought you'd love to see it. You can't believe that 4 pictures down the piece of furniture she transformed would look like that!
Luvz Dizzy x
http://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/2010/06/entertainment-center-turned.html

Georgiabay

Wow, that is fantastic!

bexbex

xxvickixx wrote: »

Before -Dark and depressing...


Nearly there...

Just because I couldn't wait any longer lol!

Looks great What make of paint and colour did you use and what has it cost you so far if you don't mind me asking?

I'm going to buy the paint next week for my cupboards, I can't stand them any longer!!!
x

xxvickixx

Thanks Bex, it is a huge improvement, it feels much more spacious.

I used kitchen cupboard paint from B&Q I can't remember which brand but the colour was champagne. I think I will have used just under 3 tins (or plastic pots if you are looking for it!) of the paint when it's all finished, the paint was about £14 each and I bought sandpaper, liquid sander and some decent paintbrushes which I found helped minimise brush marks and some steel wool which I didn't really need as it gave a great finish anyway.

So in total I think the cost would be around the £60 mark, well unless you count the accessories lol! But not bad for what feels like a brand new kitchen.

xxvickixx

This is the progress now. Getting there slowly between other projects!

Twinkles08

Vicki your table is just lush,my house is far too small for a table like that but if I could I would!Beautiful work.Your really making progress in the house (judging from your pics I mean ).
Bibbitybob great news 'bout the house,sorry about the fireplace letdown.What is this shabby thing you have brought I'm dying to know/see.

I've had a really crummy day Hubby an d me had a blazing row this morning and it is still unresolved as he is at work now.Didn't help that in the middle of it an ebay parcel arrived.Whoops.He got upset 'cos I wasn't listening to him talking about prime minister and 2nd world war.I was busy trying to find a tel no to arrange a childminder at the time.Next door were drilling.Eldest daughter was talking and baby screaming.Sigh.I told him the reason I wasn't listening was 'cos I was busy and he was talking about something that didn't affect us right now (slightly ignorant I know).Well it went down like a lead balloon.
Thinking to take my mind off it I might paint my filing cabinet this eve in antique white.:).Huggles to all who want/need them x

shirlgirl2004

Bibbitybob wrote: »

Well, I certainly bought something shabby today photos will be on my blog tomorrow hopefully...

I'm waiting, and I have been since about 6am so if you could put me out of my misery that would be great :rotfl:

dizzy_lizzie

Twinkles08 wrote: »

Vicki your table is just lush,my house is far too small for a table like that but if I could I would!Beautiful work.Your really making progress in the house (judging from your pics I mean ).
Bibbitybob great news 'bout the house,sorry about the fireplace letdown.What is this shabby thing you have brought I'm dying to know/see.

I've had a really crummy day Hubby an d me had a blazing row this morning and it is still unresolved as he is at work now.Didn't help that in the middle of it an ebay parcel arrived.Whoops.He got upset 'cos I wasn't listening to him talking about prime minister and 2nd world war.I was busy trying to find a tel no to arrange a childminder at the time.Next door were drilling.Eldest daughter was talking and baby screaming.Sigh.I told him the reason I wasn't listening was 'cos I was busy and he was talking about something that didn't affect us right now (slightly ignorant I know).Well it went down like a lead balloon.
Thinking to take my mind off it I might paint my filing cabinet this eve in antique white.:).Huggles to all who want/need them x

Sounds like you need one of these yourself after the day you've had so here's one from me :grouphug: albeit one of our mse dodgy ones!
Luvz Dizzy x
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