Shabby Chic; Volume III

x-Princess-Vikki-x

Just thought I would let you all know that Ikea is stocking the Rosali bed sets again I saw this one in white and blue:

xxvickixx

For a more masculine shabby chic style take a look at the cbeebies programe "Grandpa in my pocket" the house is lovely.
Not been doing any SC for ages but thought I would pop in for motivation. I need to paint our dark wardrobe doors in the bedroom as a priority as that will make a huge difference.
Loving seeing everyone else's finds and makeovers. x

TryingToBeOldStyle

annie-c wrote: »

I have PM'd the board owner for you

Big big thank you

Some fantastic ideas for Jojo and the masculine bedroom!

hmo

x-Princess-Vikki-x wrote: »

Just thought I would let you all know that Ikea is stocking the Rosali bed sets again I saw this one in white and blue:

how much are they please, ive just looked on the website and cannot see them.

i was going to go this week as i want some fabric to make a roman blind, and that would be nice fabric to have in for future projects.

hmo

ive posted this in sewing (but technically no sewing invloved) so i thought i would show it here

heres the beforem just a plain old cork pin board.


and heres the after



details on my blog

feefeelalabelle

:wave: hi all, lurrrrve this thread so much, im on page 38 so havnt caught up with you guys yet. I hope im welcome in here and if so i hope to bless you all with before and after pictures..... which im sure will be a giggle, (complete novice!)

sounds really cheeky im sure but seems as you guys are the experts i was hoping you could help me:o , im in need....yes in need , not i want but I NEED a french style bed but really struggling to find a suitable one, would be prepared to spent about £500 but i has to be kingsize, could anybody point me in the direction of reputable sites they know of. Found a fab one on ebay but OH wont do it :mad::mad:

love this one http://www.lovefrenchinteriors.com/product/Antique_White_French_Kingsize_Bed_3643
but it seems you dont get a matress with it..... sure i could get one cheeper , i hope x
any way thankyou to you all for inspiring yet another person and being in awe at what you do xxx

x-Princess-Vikki-x

hmo wrote: »

how much are they please, ive just looked on the website and cannot see them.

i was going to go this week as i want some fabric to make a roman blind, and that would be nice fabric to have in for future projects.

I cant remember exactly but a single was about £19, a double £22 and a king £25. Approximatley around £20 anyway

hmo

x-Princess-Vikki-x wrote: »

I cant remember exactly but a single was about £19, a double £22 and a king £25. Approximatley around £20 anyway

thank you i will look when i go this week.

sonia1976

Hello there
I'm new to this thread. Am sure you have all answered this here before, but I have not found it yet. I have some dark wood furniture that I want to paint. Can someone help me with a step by step guide and explain what type of paint will work best. I tried before and used an undercoat but the varnish kept showing through. Some parts of the furniture I need to paint are quite intricate and am not sure how well sanding will work.
Many thanks in advance xx

annie-c

sonia1976 wrote: »

Hello there
I'm new to this thread. Am sure you have all answered this here before, but I have not found it yet. I have some dark wood furniture that I want to paint. Can someone help me with a step by step guide and explain what type of paint will work best. I tried before and used an undercoat but the varnish kept showing through. Some parts of the furniture I need to paint are quite intricate and am not sure how well sanding will work.
Many thanks in advance xx

Welcome! It would be quite long-winded to type out a how-to on here, but here is one I found via google, which I found during my early days of doing makeovers: http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2007/08/painting-furniture-step-by-step.html

Also if you check out shabbychiccafe.com some of us have posted photos and tips of makeovers over there.