Shabby Chic Thread?

dizzy_lizzie

icandream you've done a brilliant job. Well done. I bet you're so proud :T

furball that is gorgeous and an absolute bargain. I never see anything like this at those prices.
Luvz Dizzy x

kina

HariboJunkie wrote: »

And this is it on Saturday Morning. The mincer on the top left is my lovely present from the lovely Pink-winged. And the jar on the top left is Aussielass's famous green tomato chutney. :drool:

This looks fab! I'm desperate for something like this for in my teeny kitchen, any ideas where I can start looking for something like it?

furball

Didn't get it for £9.99 , I paid £30 for it but still think it's worth every penny, absolutely love it, but DH not so sure he said it's a bit shabby:rotfl:!!!er exactly men they just don't understand:rolleyes:

kisto

icandream wrote: »

My user name is awful - wish I could change it, but everything else had been taken that I tried! It was a last attempt! :rotfl:Icecream sounds better to me!

I don't think you're username is awful at all and it's always good to dream! I must admit I sometimes read it as icecream or as "I candy"

Pic here. First time I've tried to use flickr so hope I've done it right:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24737081@N07/2338631028/
My other dd wants similiar, so does ds, but not sure how I'd make it work for a boy as in 3 years time he'd prob go off it.

That looks stunning. Brilliant job. :T :T
I live in a private rent and I'm not even allowed to change from the magnolia on the walls. I'd love to do something like this if I had my own home though.

facepainter

My last post on here as the whole paragraph breaks issue is driving me mad!! Just to say that this is totally yummy for anyone near Portsmouth! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RETRO-1960s-PAINTED-KITCHEN-CABINET-DRESSER-CUPBOARD_W0QQitemZ130206154649QQihZ003QQcategoryZ101429QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

lindens

icandream wrote: »

My user name is awful - wish I could change it, but everything else had been taken that I tried! It was a last attempt! :rotfl:Icecream sounds better to me!
And I am certainly in awe of people on this thread, and so grateful to them for helping me to do this.
So thank you so much: I can't quite believe it. It's actually the first thing I've done since moving in 9 years ago, that I feel really really proud of. I am so fired up to do more. Just wish I had more time! Though actually, this took from around 9am when I first posted to around 3.30, just before dd came back home. So not long in itself. And great fun to do.
Okay, I know you want to see (though I'm very very very nervous about showing this one). Pic here. First time I've tried to use flickr so hope I've done it right:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24737081@N07/2338631028/
My other dd wants similiar, so does ds, but not sure how I'd make it work for a boy as in 3 years time he'd prob go off it.

Thats really pretty. I love those dark reds in there, they really jazz it up.

cat64

Much as I'd like to try the f & b paint to paint my dresser, being on a tight budget I think I'll have to go for something not so expensive.

Can anyone recommend any paints that they have used - preferably water based and as quick drying as possible? Hope you can help!

sootypea

I used crown antique white on my dresser shelves and I am taking the plunge and painting the the bottom this week on days off lovely finish and quick drying.

HariboJunkie

kina wrote: »

This looks fab! I'm desperate for something like this for in my teeny kitchen, any ideas where I can start looking for something like it?

Hi Kina. Thanks for the comments. I've spent alot of the weekend in the laundry room looking at it. I got that off freecycle so you could ask I suppose. Otherwise save it as your favourite search on ebay and it'll email you when one comes up in your area.

Cat64 The crown range is good and I have used the Heritage range from Dulux throughout my house. My kitchen dresser is painted in milk white by Homebase satin wood and the one above is chalk white by crown. I've never used Farrow and Ball.

icandream

Thanks so much all of you for all your kind comments and all your encouragement. :beer: :T :T I love what this thread has done for me. I'm itching to get on with the next project! Wish there were more hours in the day!