Shabby Chic; Volume III

hmo

maman wrote: »

I bought this

from Wilkos today for the ongoing revamp of our guest room.

They have red bits hmo in their kitchen stuff like this bin


if you're interested.

Well done on the curtains meames, you've done well to jump from a cushion to lined, full-length curtains. What's next?

hi thanks how much was it do you know

Spendaholic_Chick

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

You could use that one but it is a large tub and would last forever. You used to be able to buy a similar thing (made by International I think) in B&Q so you could look there.

Thanks - had a look on their website but all the primers I can find say you need to sand first

shirlgirl2004

Spendaholic_Chick wrote: »

Thanks - had a look on their website but all the primers I can find say you need to sand first

Well I wouldn't go especially but B&Qs website is not at all good (can you tell I'm being polite?) so I would check instore. Homebase is also good for stocking that type of thing.

MaggieBaking

Some Shabby Chic at Christmas decoration tutorials...

About £5, Book Wreath: http://birdhousefamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-page-wreath.html



Around £10, Lit up Bird Houses : http://birdhousefamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/here-are-just-few-details-about-our.html

Hobsons_Choice

Spendaholic_Chick wrote: »

Thanks - had a look on their website but all the primers I can find say you need to sand first

I've used ESP primer and didn't need to sand before or after - just a quick wipe over (before) to make sure there's no dust on the furniture.
Try it - not cheap, but works well.

Memory_Girl

I've been chivvied into popping on here to show you my two sofas that I have just finished - only I can't figure out how to post pictures. Yup!!! can work a sewing machine, overlocker, biscuit jointer and router but still stumped by all things techie.

Can someone grab the picture over for me please?

Its here:http://mortgagefreeinthree.com/2011/10/the-10-sofa-challenge-9/

This was a "Make Do and Mend" challenge to celebrate me being debt free.

MG

bohemia

Just another long time lurker who loves this thread! It has inspired me to revamp quite a few pieces of old furniture I had in our flat. I bought some Farrow and Ball paint on people's recommendations too. Love it.
Wish I could post photos or a link but since i don't post much I can't. Anyone know what the limit is for posting photos?

MaggieBaking

Memory Girl - looks amazing!!

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After:




Bohemia - best thing to do is to upload them to http://tinypic.com/ and copy any pictures in from there.

MrsCrafty

MaggieBaking wrote: »

Memory Girl - looks amazing!!

Before:



After:




Bohemia - best thing to do is to upload them to http://tinypic.com/ and copy any pictures in from there.

That's' amazing and gorgeous, how did you do it??

ginnyknit

Just popped by to have a look what you all have been making - love it here - and I have to say that sofa looks absolutely amazing