Shabby Chic; Volume III

hart44

Hi everyone I love the Clarke & Clarke fabric I am so happy as my local fabric shop has started to sell their fabric, they have some lovely green with spots fabric
I have to wait for the stitches to come out of my hand before I can do any sewing or painting but Im loving the post here and keeping up with you all

chika

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002701&langId=-1&productId=1500983835

Very cheap shabby esque bedding from argos - they also have it in single, king size and super king. It might be a bit bold for some but it is a true bargain.

LJM

chika i do like that bedding i love big and bold lol i recently bought the kingsize patchwork set when it was on offer from argos and i love it doesnt really go with my room decor but as i say to oh it goes with me lol

Thrifty_Sister

chika wrote: »

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002701&langId=-1&productId=1500983835

Very cheap shabby esque bedding from argos - they also have it in single, king size and super king. It might be a bit bold for some but it is a true bargain.

I love the bedding too - must try to check it out as I 'need' some :D

bikerchick1066

Have ordered this for collection today! Going to paint my guest bedroom next weekend to get rid of DS choice of electric blue :eek:

Need to hunt for suitable curtains now :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Bibbitybob

Argos have some beautiful bedding in at the moment - my favourites for shabby chic-ness are Vintage Rose and Grace Floral. BHS also have their Amelia set which I love.

positivelymummy

i am a shabby chic virgin:D and i have an ugly dark brown high cabinet..bit like a dresser but not as wide....i hate it with a passion but as OH got it for next to nothing he loves it!!
so i've decided it would look ok if i painted it a white/cream..replaced the door handles and replaced the leaded glass with fabric:D

i've been reading the posts on this thread, but just wanted to check what KIND of paint to use? i.e. matt/emulsion/gloss/eggshell etc?....i've not painted furniture for about 20 years so bit out of date!

thanks:)

Bibbitybob

I use eggshell - nice sheen, but not as shiny as gloss.

Taliahmai

Im gutted, i was all excited for painting my kitchen cupboards and today i found out im not allowed Its stipulated in my tennancy agreement!

Kaz2904

Oh shame Taliahmai. Never mind. Paint something else?