Shabby Chic Thread?

Clutterfree

vivw wrote: »

didn't get it...................

At least you still have options 2 and 3....

boysmum3

vivw wrote: »

Any chance of sending me a picture of it?

Thanks

Hi
If you pm me your email address I will copy you the email seller sent me.

maypole

vivw wrote: »

Have just been outbid on ebay on some green material I wanted to cover some chairs with..........

Need some advice - there are 3 dressers coming up in my area and I'm not sure which to go for;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150220140058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190201576619&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150220066892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005

What do you think?

I like the third one.

facepainter

vintagepleasure wrote: »

I used International Paints matt black.It's not a specific blackboard paint but it does say it on the can as one of the uses.I think it was about £6 from B+Q and we have been really pleased with it.

I used the International Paints magnetic chalkboard paint and it cost me a tenner and IS NOT magnetic at all!!!! I put about 7 coats on the doors as well but it's about as magnetic as my ar*e!!!I would just get matt black paint which you should manage to find for about a fiver. I find Wickes better than the "showy" Homebase type places and bought 3 tins of pink, pale green and blue gloss in there a while back for 99p a tin as they were discontinued.

icandream

vintagepleasure wrote: »

No apology needed.We all see that many images it's hard to keep track of who's who! The original photo is from one of my favourite books Flea Market Style. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flea-Market-Style-Emily-Chalmers/dp/184172937X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204577373&sr=1-1

Thanks vintagepleasure: I have just ordered a copy. Can't wait for it to arrive!

rachelleblondel_2

charleybabes wrote: »

does anyone know were i could get a toile shower curtain from.. ive been after one for a while as my bathroom is a french style but when i look on ebay they are always from the states and the shipping costs are ridiculous!!!
just wondered if there were any shops closer to home that would sell a shower curtain with this pattern

Do you have somewhere local you can buy the fabric...if so make your own. I bought a cheap white curtain and then made a fabric one to sit on top of it. As long as you let the 1st curtain do its job & leave it open to dry it should be fine. I take mine down & was it now and again with a bit of borax in the wash just to keep any mould spores in check....

rachelleblondel_2

icandream wrote: »

Thanks vintagepleasure: I have just ordered a copy. Can't wait for it to arrive!

This is my favourite book ever you won't be disappointed....although so many ideas your purse may become alot lighter!

Bibbitybob

Just a quick update for those who helped out with my glasses hunt.....I found these on etsy last night for £18 for 6 including delivery from the US, not bad I didn't think!

Bibbitybob

Actually, just realised that's a point I should elaborate on....etsy.com is mostly handmade, but it also has a vintage section where there's often some fabulous stuff. Most of it comes from the US, but the dollar is low still and it's worth the wait! I've bought limited edition signed prints off there for less than you could buy in ikea, and there's plenty of fabric too

stas4949

facepainter wrote: »

it's about as magnetic as my ar*e!!!

this made me laugh so much and brightened my morning :rotfl: :rotfl:
:T thanks