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All New Shabby Chic Thread!
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Can't wait xoGet to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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NualaBuala wrote: »Well I've only had one encounter with a sewing machine in school and I think I broke it!
They are fiercely complicated beasts. :rotfl:
LOL I agree!!!
If I don't break this machine it will be a miracle... :rotfl:Get to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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Ladies, I was in shabby chic heaven yesterday in TK Maxx!!!! I got the following:
Le Creuset cream (almond?) mini casserole pot (they only had one but I am patient and will buy them one at a time till I have a set) - £3.99
Shabby chic cream round cutlery drainer with wooden handle - too cute for cutery so I am using it for pretty odds and ends on dressing table - £2.99
Kilner clear preserving jar - £2.99
Cream ceramic coffee jar - £1
Dark brown rectangular basket with lid (about 60x40x40cm) - £10 (reduced from £25)
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!Get to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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I have some furniture that would qualify for shabby chic, would Ebay be the best place to sell it?0
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Hello - I have a wooden dresser that I want to update - have stripped off all the disgusting varnish but want to paint the shelves cream - what would you recommend to prime it with?
I have some Farrow and Ball paint to finish it with
Thanx in advance for any guidance:jPobodys Nerfect:j0 -
Sorry QueenBee, I have no idea but am sure one of the lovely OS ladies will be along to help soon xoGet to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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Hello - I have a wooden dresser that I want to update - have stripped off all the disgusting varnish but want to paint the shelves cream - what would you recommend to prime it with?
I have some Farrow and Ball paint to finish it with ...
I've painted the F&B oil emulsion straight onto the stripped wood & it's still going strong.
OH likes to use cheapo own brand primer, but I'm too impatient I can't tell the difference either!
This was painted without primer:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2451817374_8b14d30a8e.jpgI can cook and sew, make flowers grow.0 -
frankie1star wrote: »I have some furniture that would qualify for shabby chic, would Ebay be the best place to sell it?
Probably - best to do pick-up only though, as delivery would be quite steep!!!Get to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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I might give it a coat of cheap white tonight - won't matter if not to perfect then I can do rest in daylight!
Thank You for the help!:jPobodys Nerfect:j0 -
I am on a shabby chic roll atm ladies!!! Got a gorgeous laundry basket in TKM yesterday (cream with beige linen overlay and cute buttons around it) for £11 reduced from £25 wahoo!!!Get to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
Save £180,000 by 31 Dec 2020! 2011: £54,342 * 2012: £62,200 * 2013: £74,127 * 2014: £84,839 * 2015: £95,207 * 2016: £109,122 * 2017: £121,733 * 2018: £136,565 * 2019: £161,957 * 2020: £197,685
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