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All New Shabby Chic Thread!
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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.“I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.”
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I got mine in cath kidston for four quid. Very nice pretty oneFeb GC: £200 Spent: £190.790
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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!0 -
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.0 -
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
As my dad always used to say 'Just because you've got the money doesn't mean to say you have to spend it all at once'0 -
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 xOfficial DFW Nerd Club Member no:219In the Court Of The Crimson KingI don't believe in the concept of hell, but if I did I would think of it as filled with people who were cruel to animals.Gary Larson0 -
code-a-holic, that is so super...would fit in perfectly in my kitchen/diner...i've got an ikea one Hoping to of finally learned my lesson...slowly but surely0
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Wow, fab dresser!!!!!!! Good work code-a-holic!!! 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
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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:A :j0
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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
xDFW Nerd #awaiting number - Proud to be dealing with my debts!
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