All New Shabby Chic Thread!

Philippa36

Does anyone know where I can get a pretty sugar pottery storage container that doesn't have 'Sugar' written on it?! I had a really pretty mismatched set for coffee/tea/sugar/biscuits/pasta etc. that I'd bought over the years from various places but the lid on the sugar broke at the weekend and I can't find one similar, Whittards don't seem to sell anything like that anymore, TK Maxx had nothing pretty at all and John Lewis/Debenhams don't have a great choice either.

wssla00

I got mine in cath kidston for four quid. Very nice pretty one

code-a-holic

Im another shabby chic lover!
I hope you might appreciate my recent efforts transforming my dresser -


If you fancy a nose theres more photos with it. I must make the time to take pics of things as i find/collect them!

Loving nosing at everyone photos - keep them coming!

code-a-holic

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
Thanx in advance for any guidance

I have just done my dresser - im afraid im a lazy painter and didnt even sand most of the disgusting orange varnish let alone prime it! Just slapped on the laura ashley creamware. 2 coats have covered it lovely.

Carolyntia

Oh that's beautiful code-a-holic:T. Well done. I'm looking forward to getting a big enough house so I can have one too

dizzy_lizzie

code-a-holic wrote: »

Im another shabby chic lover!
I hope you might appreciate my recent efforts transforming my dresser -


If you fancy a nose theres more photos with it. I must make the time to take pics of things as i find/collect them!

Loving nosing at everyone photos - keep them coming!

That is sooooo dreamy. I love it
Luvz Dizzy x

velocity.girl_2

code-a-holic, that is so super...would fit in perfectly in my kitchen/diner...i've got an ikea one

tara747

Wow, fab dresser!!!!!!! Good work code-a-holic!!!

karren

that dresser is fantastic!! i really love the fabric and may do something similar in my kitchen as i used wallpaper but the blue spotty fabric will tie in better xxxx

lolly_896

Spent all afternoon readind this thread and have found it very inspirational and cannot wait to get to work on our Kitchen/Diner

I am thinking of bidding on a dresser for the kitchen but i'm not sure i would have the room in this weather to sand it down and paint it inside and i don't fancy the dust everywhere? Does it make lots of mess? I might hope to get it cheaply and wait for some dry weather

After reading this thread i've realised i have created a shabby-chic ish look in my babies room we have a nautical Laura Ashley theme, all from Charity Shops, Car Boot sales etc. I think the room cost us about £30 and looks amazing - My fav room in the house. - Need to learn how to post pics

Also would anyone mind if i posted pics of my kitchen and see if anyone has any inspirational ideas - were in a rented house so limited to what we can do
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