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Shabby Chic; Volume III

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  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
    Bebs, I agree with Bibbity, it would just be horrid, give it to me and I will make use of it :)
    Seriously I agree white or definitely dimity would be lovely. I think your bedroom is going to look lovely by the sounds of it. Can we have pictures when it is all done?
    Bibbity, I am so jealous I love that paper. I used that in my last house (1930 semi much like yours) just before I unexpectedly sold it. Gosh I miss that house. I am not used to being a new house surrounded with new stuff. I am itching now for a cottage.
    Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher
  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
    lajoni wrote: »
    Lol yes I handpaint them using acrylic paints, I must say chickens and cockerels are very popular ..here are a couple of commisions I had using them ...the top one is a recipe book stand that I painted on both sides and the other was a pencil pot :D

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    you bad girl tempting me. Where is your home page then?
    Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher
  • Bebs
    Bebs Posts: 233 Forumite
    cherisong wrote: »
    Bebs, I agree with Bibbity, it would just be horrid, give it to me and I will make use of it :)
    Seriously I agree white or definitely dimity would be lovely. I think your bedroom is going to look lovely by the sounds of it. Can we have pictures when it is all done?
    Bibbity, I am so jealous I love that paper. I used that in my last house (1930 semi much like yours) just before I unexpectedly sold it. Gosh I miss that house. I am not used to being a new house surrounded with new stuff. I am itching now for a cottage.


    Thank you, I am just so excited to get started!! The lovely guy I bought it from on eBay is actually delivering it for me (for free) as he is in the area. I am soooo happy, will go to B&Q this weekend and I will definitely post a photo when it's done!
  • Bibbitybob
    Bibbitybob Posts: 843 Forumite
    Lovely work lajoni!
    cherisong wrote: »
    Bebs, I agree with Bibbity, it would just be horrid, give it to me and I will make use of it :)
    Seriously I agree white or definitely dimity would be lovely. I think your bedroom is going to look lovely by the sounds of it. Can we have pictures when it is all done?
    Bibbity, I am so jealous I love that paper. I used that in my last house (1930 semi much like yours) just before I unexpectedly sold it. Gosh I miss that house. I am not used to being a new house surrounded with new stuff. I am itching now for a cottage.

    Oi cherisong, hands off, I got there first (well, second, but who's counting...) :D definitely agree we need photos please Bebs!

    Do you have any photos of the wallpaper in your old house hun? Would love to see it in situ.

    I'm also seriously tempted by the Constellation mirror...I've been eyeing it up for a couple of years now and an extortionate amount of freelance work has just paid up...do I treat myself or not?! It seems such a silly price to pay for a mirror (I've been spoiled with car boots and ebay I think!!), but it will be an amazing statement and will travel with me to all future houses. Look how lovely it looks against the wallpaper *sigh*

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  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
    Sorry Bibbitty no photos. Love that mirror and they had it on sale in my local shop the other month. i would go for it, it is an investment and if you have a commission you can always look back on it in the future.
    Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher
  • rubytuesday
    rubytuesday Posts: 22,383 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    That mirror is lovely! How much is it? It's the sort of thing I'm looking for for my newly decorated back room!
    Here dead we lie because we did not choose
    To live and shame the land from which we sprung.
    Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose,
    But young men think it is,
    And we were young.
    A E Housman
  • fluffybunny_2
    fluffybunny_2 Posts: 385 Forumite
    edited 6 October 2010 at 11:11PM
    Is this the mirror? its on sale at the moment :D

    http://mto.lauraashley.com/upholstery-and-furniture/furniture/mirrors/detail/3316860/constellation-mirror

    *EDIT*

    no cashback with Quidco but topcashback give 8% :D:D

    (here's my referral link with TCB if anyone needs to join :D - http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/fluffybunny )
  • Bibbitybob
    Bibbitybob Posts: 843 Forumite
    Yeah, that's the one fluffybunny! Down to a mere £150...:p

    I could do three months worth of food shops with that money! :eek: going to think on it for a while...OH says if I've loved it that long I should treat myself, and I did work my bum off this Summer, I just hardly spend money on non-essentials these days (so very MSE) :money:
  • rubytuesday
    rubytuesday Posts: 22,383 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    fluffybunny wrote: »
    Is this the mirror? its on sale at the moment :D

    http://mto.lauraashley.com/upholstery-and-furniture/furniture/mirrors/detail/3316860/constellation-mirror

    *EDIT*

    no cashback with Quidco but topcashback give 8% :D:D

    (here's my referral link with TCB if anyone needs to join :D - http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/fluffybunny )

    Yes just googled and found it! Would be just perfect for me!! I'm very tempted espeacially with the £50 off but would have to put the ikea day bed I want on hold for it! Thanks
    Here dead we lie because we did not choose
    To live and shame the land from which we sprung.
    Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose,
    But young men think it is,
    And we were young.
    A E Housman
  • jtz
    jtz Posts: 1,423 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Bibbitybob- that pic looks gorgeous-currently decorating and its giving me so much inspiration already

    also if anyone finds a starburst mirror at a bargain price please post where
    TIA
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