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Shabby Chic; Volume III

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  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    I mostly use Wilko's own but now and again I treat myself to a sample tin of F&B :rotfl:
    I like wilko's if I have big projects (or my walls) to do :D
    I have a load of off cuts to make some more of my hooks again so the F&B will get used on them :D
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • danemi1
    danemi1 Posts: 1,353 Forumite
    edited 3 March 2011 at 11:46PM
    Have just started painting bedroom in fired earth - passionflower - a chalky white - looking good so far - and its covered the millionaire gold that we had underneath - sounds awful but it was ok - we had a grown up room (contradiction in terms when you look at hubby and I = two big kids)- silky burgundy bedding and a fancy paint finish cant rmember the name of the range and painted the coving millionaire gold but am going this time for shabby chic style with chalky white walls - will take piccie when finished . anyway as I started to say before I started to waffle - the paint is excellent!
  • mrs_baggins
    mrs_baggins Posts: 1,290 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I thought I would jazz up my wooden seat I have outside so have painted it and I was recomended to wax it afterwards. Anyone know what I wax with and how I do it? I have a stick of beeswax and also some wax pellets (cant remember what they are-I used them for making cosmetics years ago) can I use these somehow or is it a special type of wax?
  • EagerLearner
    EagerLearner Posts: 4,976 Forumite
    Hi MrsBaggins I am not toooooo sure, but you could melt some of the wax down in a bain marie, then put into a wide pot (so it's not in raw chunks). Then you will have a flat was in a tin sort of thing, which you could rub a cloth in and apply - that might work? Saves buying new, I am just now sure if when melting you might need to thin it out with a tiny bit of oil maybe that would suit furniture so it's not as solid... maybe someone else here will know!

    Finishing my tv unit this weekend, have just applied final coat of paint and will then finish the doors and sand and oil the top...
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  • lolly_896
    lolly_896 Posts: 1,058 Forumite
    Have finished chic'ing my fireplace but i didnt take before photos!
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  • mrs_baggins
    mrs_baggins Posts: 1,290 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    thanks EL but have found out that for outside furniture I dont have to wax so all is good!
  • ohhh its been ages since ive been on these threads!
    ive missed my shabby chic-ing! :)

    I wanted to share my latest shabby finds!

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    the pink cake dish was a gift from my mum, I think its from next but ive been looking for one like this for ages

    and the plates & bowl are GORGEOUS! my friend spotted them at a jumble sale and thought they were "me" lol
    they are stamped on the bottom with 'midwinter' so i had a look on ebay and i am in love! its called red domino and its real retro 50's ware
    im sure my nan used to have something similar,
    I think i need some more of the plates to put in my shabby cabinet!

    its all gone a bit spotty round here!
  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    Oooooo I just love the spotty set :D well done to your friend for getting it for you :T and don't you just love mum's :D:D
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • rosieben
    rosieben Posts: 5,010 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I LOVE the spotty set too ;) what a great friend you have :T
    ... don't throw the string away. You always need string! :D

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  • Have started painting my guest room, all ready for shabbying! Only did it six months ago but was horrid electric blue that DS chose. He moved out a month ago so it is now my official guest room. Going to do the second coat this morning as I've got a day off work. Need to iron the new bed linen, then am looking for curtains after work on Wednesday. Need two new pillows so will go to Dunelm Mill, might get a new light fitting too.

    Good thing I have a second job to fund my DIY habit!!
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