Shabby Chic; Volume III

meames_2

Pooky wrote: »

Most of the screws are very long and have a blanking thread so you can cut them to size (small hacksaw will do the job). Better than them being too short and trying to find screws to fit (the original screws from your old handles may well fit as well so you could try those if you don't want to cut the others down)

Thanks, I tried the old screws, different thread on them. Bah! Too much like hard work, I haven't got a hack saw, even if I had I realised on my silver smithing course that sawing is not for me, especially 24 of them!;)

applemella

Has anyone tried using Autentico paint and wax? Wondered if anyone could recommend it?Thanks

hmo

We've been to dun elm today bought this for dd room but I think I paid more for it so will have to check my bill tomorrow

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/amalie-acrylic-glass-drop-table-lamp-168177

Also bought these for her too
http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/plum-pudding-collection-mantel-clock-240409


http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/purple-leopard-print-tutu-skirt-jewellery-mannequin-277918

Also have my eye on a white chic dressing table and mirror on the auction site too for her so her room is coming together a but more going to make some hearts and look out for bits at any future car boots

The lamp is lovely lit up up sparkles round the room

hmo

Forgot to say they had lads of great storage boxes some big round ones with poppies on

And a range of trunk like boxes from this range but cannot find them on the net to post to show you and good prices too and good sizes

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/rose-hand-painted-jewellery-box-321057

missmilly

applemella wrote: »

Has anyone tried using Autentico paint and wax? Wondered if anyone could recommend it?Thanks

I have used Autentico paint, and found it very easy to apply, probably a bit easier to get used to than Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. In my opinion the finish is a bit smoother too. I haven't used the wax so am unable to comment.

If you need a comparison have a look for Jackie at The Barristers Horse, she has given a comprehensive write-up on how the two compare in her opionion.

chalkysoil

no one gets to eat until it dries ....:eek:

pollyskettle

I've been painting wicker today too, but I used rust-oleum painters touch - I primed using dulux super grip ages and didn't get round to the top coat until now. I also sanded a folding chair for outside oH picked up for £1 last summer - making use of the good weather in case it doesn't last.

No pics yet as forgot to take befores

chalkysoil

the first hamper is drying now and I wish I'd made the mixture a little bit thicker, I used 3 litres of water to 1 litre of dulux paint mixed with testers etc. Have put the waste paper bin in for a second bath.
And have done a second hamper. Kitchen is really bad now, I should have done this in the garden earlier on!

edit husband raided the fridge and I've now done 4 hampers and a small basket & a bin. Doing as much as I can as it's going to take hours to scrub the floor & cupboards so I shan't be doing big items again unless the outdoors heats up.

hmo

they are looking good.

hmo

i need help choosing an annie sloan colour please.

i knew my husband had an old chair at a property he is doing up and my little girl wants to paint it and put it in her room with a cushion on it she wants emile i think its called if thats a colour that will go with lavender/purple, but hes said today theres another one.

ive not seen them daughter says they are just all wood no padded seat if you get what i mean anyway it seems a shame to waste a chair so i am thinking of painting it and maybe putting it in our bathroom.

the room has a white ceiling with travertine cream wall and floor tiles and a light oak sideboard which our sink sits in, so my question is what neutral colour do i choose to go with that scheme.

heres part of the bathroom its not the greatest photo this was just as we were moving in and still had touching up to do but may give you an idea for colour.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/75375060/S5000006.jpg

any suggestions please ive only used one colour that was duck egg on my clock recently

thanks