Shabby Chic Thread?

maypole

vintagepleasure wrote: »

I am always going to charity shops.You need to pop in as often as you can to be honest within minutes you can see what's worth buying.I love speed thrifting where I set myself ten minutes and only buy what really grabs my attention.This week I picked up an old sewing box on legs that has is blackboard sides,perfect for my kitchen, for £3 and an old stripped overmantel shelf that will be perfect for my over my cooker for only £4.We were quoted over £100 to make one to size! I'll try and post a few photos.

Do you go to the charity shops knowing what you are looking for and what you are going to do with it, or, does something just catch your eye and then you think of something to do with it?

happypompom

That overmantle sounds a real find. You have to buy these things when you see them otherwise they will be gone when you go back later - I know from bitter experience. I always go in on the off chance, if there is something that grabs my eye I buy it and find a use for it afterwards.

tracy2008_2

that kitchen is just too tidy to be called shabby my kitchen now thats shabby

facepainter

NEGirl I love that glass cabinet and want something similar for my daughters room to put all her pain-in-the-ar*e Sylvanian Families bits in. Currently watching one on ebay for £20..... I tried to leave a comment on your blog but blogger hates me (actually I forgot my password!)...

rachelleblondel_2

Natlou wrote: »

Well, what's a girl to do? - OH is rolling his eyes as I tell him we need a trip to Harrogate!

ooh natlou you little tinker...you got that for a good price they are lovely shelves. Where are you going to put them???

vintagepleasure

Natlou wrote: »

Well, what's a girl to do? - OH is rolling his eyes as I tell him we need a trip to Harrogate!

I'm so glad that somebody on here got!!
Maypole; when I go to charity shops I usually just buy what grabs my attention but I do have a mental list of things I need (want!).At the minute it's one of those 50's glass display cabinets with the sliding doors and painted flowers.Very kitsch.My second daughter wants one for her room. I always head for the fabric sections and check out the tea-towels and tablecloths etc. I will always buy the pyrex I like and tableware to add to my Johnson collection!
If you don't buy things when they are there then you don't get a second chance.Alot of stuff ends up in the ebay pile.Which is huge at the minute as I haven't been selling for ages.Must start again!

kisto

I've just had an email from Amazon and it has up to 40% off Le Creuset stain blue range



Link to amazon

lillythecat

rachelleblondel wrote: »

Promise this is my last ever post on F&B!!!!!! but after all the worry about grease & sticky fingers thought I would just add in this quote from the website

"Modern emulsion"
When usage demands complete washability and stain resistance, water based Modern Emulsion is the perfect alternative to Estate® Emulsion. With a slightly increased sheen level, this wall and ceiling paint is ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and areas of high usage. Modern Emulsion is amongst the most environmentally friendly paints available.

• Available in all colours.
• Preparation use Water Primer & Undercoat or Stabilising Primer.
• Environmentally friendly with low VOCs.
• 10% sheen level.

Thanks for this Rachel I've just purchased F&B paint for my hall/stairs& landing (3 storeys). I was really panicking that I'd made the wrong choice after the posts here but just checked and its the Modern Emulsion -so PHEW!

wizzkid_3

Hello, been lurking for a while on this thread (well more like stalking!)

Just found this site, http://www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/ love the ceramics, but £14 for a mug is a bit of a laugh for me at the moment with 5 kids running around. I would probably find it with paint brushes cleaning in white spirit! :eek:

Inspired by this thread I went onto ebay and bought one of those retro cabinets. Can't seem to post a pic of it at the mo, but when I get the camera working again will post some before and after pics.

We painted it in New White by F&B, I bought some oilcloth half price from Dunelm and lined all the shelves and the drawer with it. We took the glass out of the top doors and replaced with black boards. We scrubbed the handles and hinges with chrome polish and it looks beautiful now. Thanks for all the inspiration!

rachelleblondel_2

kisto wrote: »

I've just had an email from Amazon and it has up to 40% off Le Creuset stain blue range



Link to amazon

ooh thanks kisto off for a browse now rx