Shabby Chic; Volume III

tara747

hmo (fab house btw, can't wait to see inside) and mrsgreentoad, must check out your blogs later at home xo

mavala25

bargainbasement wrote: »

Hi, i am getting a new conservatory and i want it accessorised shabby chic/cottage style ( I love cath kidston) I have a two seater sofa and two armchairs in a pale blue/cream stripe like this fabric
http://www.edenhousefabrics.co.uk/ekmps/shops/wdtrading2/images/light-blue-and-white-stripe-100-cotton-poplin-fabric-62-p%5Bekm%5D533x400%5Bekm%5D.jpg

and so far all i have thought about buying to accessorise are these cushions http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130497041569&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT. I have only ordered two for the sofa as i thought i would get a different pattern for the armchairs but now i haven't got a clue if the blue floral on blue stripe is going to be too much, i would like a contrast colour for other cushions but what colour....... !!! you all seem to have some fantastic ideas can someone help me pls!!! I think if i can get my cushions sorted i will be ok with everything else!

thanks

Hi bargainbasement

I am DEPSERATE for a sofa or armchair in blue and white stripe like the one you say you have.

Please could you let me know where you got yours.
Its impossible to find one at the moment anywhere.
Thanks

danemi1

tara747 wrote: »

ooh, can't wait danemi1, keep us posted when you've updated your blog!!!!

More kitchen dreaming going on - have just updated - let me know if you like any - my trouble is I love them all!!!

danemi1

mrsgreentoad wrote: »

thank i think ive done it ! fingers crossed blog up and running

Hi Hun - have tried to leave you a message on your new blog but for some reason its not letting me - may be my pooter - will try again in a bit!

danemi1

hmo wrote: »

we started in march last year basically we took down the outer 4 walls and took off the roof, reconfigured the space that was left inside of the original 3 bed traditional bungalow.

then we added the left hand side (holiday let) added on a sun room at the back where there was just a raised pation (in the loose sense of the word) area

took down the rear flat roof lounge dinning area and re built it but went up to give us our master area.

then re built all around the whole structure in natural stone and put a new SIP roof right across the top.

so its now a dorma bungalow but because we are on a hill we slope away at the back so the back of the house is way off the ground.

heres a rough shot


looking from the left to right that is now all a glass balcony and the central main section under the 3 pane glass doors will eventuall be a conservatory gym as thats at ground level

we are getting grass next week for the back garden so once its all done i will take some proper shots.

you can see the back of the holiday let on the far right of the photo.

so all in all 9 months we had to sack the first builder after only 3 days on site and then had to wait about 6 weeks for the new builder/stonemason to start.

we got in on new years eve

wow wow drool drool wow - but boohoo cant see the piccie - is it me?

TOTALLY love your place - you must be deliriious!

hmo

danemi1 wrote: »

wow wow drool drool wow - but boohoo cant see the piccie - is it me?

TOTALLY love your place - you must be deliriious!

they are on my blog now, not delirious, still shell shocked really but i suppose i will be one day, i cannot begin to say how much of a nightmare it was this house hit us with everything it had, and came kicking and screaming into its new transformation!

tara747

hmo, love the pics on your blog! Your craft room is fab - I would love a craft room...

This is a really good tutorial on making fabric hearts, am going to give it a go. http://www.myhomemadehappy.com/?p=48

Does anyone know where to get linen/soft hessian fabric that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

hollydays

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hmo

tara747 wrote: »

hmo, love the pics on your blog! Your craft room is fab - I would love a craft room...

This is a really good tutorial on making fabric hearts, am going to give it a go. http://www.myhomemadehappy.com/?p=48

Does anyone know where to get linen/soft hessian fabric that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

thats an easier why than i do mine, i cut mine out first and sew i will try it this way next time i make one

Kevie192

I've just finished doing up another of the pieces we were given by family so I thought I would share...

Hope you like