Shabby Chic Thread?

mollymunchkin

Clutterfree wrote: »

Ooo can't wait to see it finished Molly.
Fabric or glass? Depends what you plan to use the shelves for I think.

It's to go in the bedroom and will have folded up clothes on it which may or may not be tidy so I'm guessing the fabric is the best option

Clutterfree

mollymunchkin wrote: »

It's to go in the bedroom and will have folded up clothes on it which may or may not be tidy so I'm guessing the fabric is the best option

I agree - fabric for storage, glass for display.

Hope your paint comes soon.

sootypea

right here goes heres my unloved cluttered dining roomIMG Code

sootypea

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maypole

mollymunchkin wrote: »

I was hoping to be posting photos of my lovely F&B'd dresser but the newly opened Homebase didn't have the colour I wanted in stock. I bought this last week at auction (you've all got to go to your local auctions, they are great - really get the adrenaline going ). I've now ordered my paint and it will take about a week to arrive so I'm just going to have to sit and sulk until it does!

BTW what do you reckon - replace the glass in the left hand door or replace both with pleated fabric?
(Sorry for the odd angled photo, it was taken at the top of the stairs).

OOOH! that would make a fabulous linen cupboard, just imagine the shelves full of lovely linen.

maypole

icandream wrote: »

Vintagepleasure: I don't know how to thank you. You've really made me see this in a new light and I am so excited. And huge thanks NEgirl, Cooltrikerchick, rachelleblondel and Maypole for your supportive suggestions and comments too. I had seen your patchwork wall way earlier in the thread, VP, but had begun thinking of making it work in dd2's bedroom. I didn't for a minute think it could work in a hallway, but I think it would be stunning. I also love the blackboard idea, and the signs.
I'm going to sit and look thru your flickr pics tonight, plus those of your friend - had a quick look and there's loads of inspiration there. But thank you so much.You won't know how low those cupboards have made me feel over the past few years.
Muppet: you've also inspired me by the amount of work you did on your cupboard doors. Thank you!
And big thanks rachelleblondel for the heads up on Laura Ashley. Hadn't occured to me they may do samples! What a brill suggestion.

You see! no one and nothing, is a lost cause on this site, there seems to be always someone with an answer and it makes you look at what you've got in a whole new light. good luck with it.

charleybabes

well girls been busy today.. bought a gorgeous huge hurricane glass vase for £2 from age concern, and a cream jug for £2
went to sainsburys and bought a pink spotty jug for £7.99..which is a lot more than what i would normally pay but its so heavy and really worth it
and then bought a few more things in au naturale..tea, coffee sugar canisters in like a petrol green ( if there is such a colour!) for £10..we've had a bit of extra money this month so we treated ourselves!!
went to homebase before but they are having a 10% day on thursday so if you want to get your F&B paint.. wait until then as you'll get some money knocked off..
the one colour i went for they dont stock ( doh! ) so its back to the drawing board on that one for me..
i did notice however that their laminate wood effect work tops are really nice and work out abotut £100 cheaper than the ones i was going to buy so am thinking we will go for these and now might be able to get new cupboard fronts instead of keeping the old ones.. especially as i cant get hold of the paint colour i want!!!

cant wait for all our house to be finished then i will take all my piccies.. my poor husband is exhausted!!!!!!

charleybabes

oh by the way .. i love the cupboard !!!!!!!!!!

its gorgeous.. i would paint it an off white and put it in my bathroom.. filled with my best towels and all my fancy bottles

its gorgeous..

i wouldnt even know were my nearest auction house is...
anyone know.. i live in runcorn in cheshire.. !

sandieb

sootypea - great job - well done!

Love the cupboard, too, maypole - great potential!

vintagepleasure

charleybabes wrote: »

oh by the way .. i love the cupboard !!!!!!!!!!

its gorgeous.. i would paint it an off white and put it in my bathroom.. filled with my best towels and all my fancy bottles

its gorgeous..

i wouldnt even know were my nearest auction house is...
anyone know.. i live in runcorn in cheshire.. !

Just check your Yellow Pages or Thompson the local ones will be listed.

Such a gorgeous cupboard Mollymunchkin I would go for fabric I think.Quicker and easier! How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?