All New Shabby Chic Thread!

tara747

Can't wait xo

tara747

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:

tara747

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!!!!!!!!!

frankie1star

I have some furniture that would qualify for shabby chic, would Ebay be the best place to sell it?

QueenBee

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

tara747

Sorry QueenBee, I have no idea but am sure one of the lovely OS ladies will be along to help soon xo

luxor4t

QueenBee wrote: »

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.jpg

tara747

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!!!

QueenBee

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!

tara747

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!!!