Shabby Chic; Volume III

hart44

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
I have a load of off cuts to make some more of my hooks again so the F&B will get used on them

danemi1

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

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

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...

lolly_896

Have finished chic'ing my fireplace but i didnt take before photos!

mrs_baggins

thanks EL but have found out that for outside furniture I dont have to wax so all is good!

Curious_George_2

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

Oooooo I just love the spotty set well done to your friend for getting it for you :T and don't you just love mum's :D

rosieben

I LOVE the spotty set too what a great friend you have :T

bikerchick1066

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!!