Shabby Chic Thread?

vintagepleasure

vivw wrote: »

Thanks everyone for inspiring me. My dresser is nearly finished - just the top doors and drawer fronts to do now. I can't wait to be able to get some bits and bobs on it. Even OH is impressed.

It really is looking lovely!!

I've been lazying about today searching ebay and here's another dresser http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Painted-Cream-Oak-Dresser_W0QQitemZ150228249745QQihZ005QQcategoryZ101429QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

mary43

Looks lovely viv
What colour paint is it you're using ?
Oh and just for interest to anyone............on the Freebie board there's a link for 5 free samples of Crown paints........I've sent for some and they say 3-5 days delivery so we'll see. You get a choice of colours from the different ranges,i.e. greens,creams,blues etc.
I thought the little sample pots might be useful for a bit of stencilling (if they're big enough pots..........lol)

lindens

I can't find the list of blogs that someone kindly collated (triage ??):mad:. Has anyone remembered the post number please?:o
I wonder if a clever person could maybe add them to the first post as this thread is soooo long now:T

ANNEGEDDES

think its page 15

wizzkid_3

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=719499&page=68

Here you go

HopeElizzy

I really like this style of plate and I've come across them several times of peoples blogs.
Does anyone know whether they are a particular name or make? I usually keep my eyes open at the car boots and charity shops but rarely see anything like them.
Thanks in advance.

cat64

vivw wrote: »

Thanks everyone for inspiring me. My dresser is nearly finished - just the top doors and drawer fronts to do now. I can't wait to be able to get some bits and bobs on it. Even OH is impressed.

That looks amazing viv, yours is a lot bigger than mine you must have a lot of patience. Have you decided re wax/varnishing it yet? Love the colour!

cat64

vintagepleasure wrote: »

Have a look at this for a really lovely idea
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cath-Kidston-x-2-Tables-Paint-Laura-Ashley-Shabby-Chic_W0QQitemZ260221233011QQihZ016QQcategoryZ38207QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I am always seeing little tables like this in fake mahogany.

I have just logged on to my local freecycle group and there are a set of glass topped tables offered! Have emailed so fingers crossed I might have a new project (when I've finished current one lol!)

kina

Vivw Your dresser is looking really good, the hard work is paying off! Can't wait to see it when it's finished
Vintage I've got my eye on the Hoosier But I expect it's going to go for wildly more than my extremely conservative budget It would be fab in the playroom after some tlc

pegginout

HopeElizzy wrote: »

I really like this style of plate and I've come across them several times of peoples blogs.
Does anyone know whether they are a particular name or make? I usually keep my eyes open at the car boots and charity shops but rarely see anything like them.
Thanks in advance.

Is it Aynsley? Or Johnsons bothers or maybe staffordshire tableware?
Im from the Potteries so I SHOULD know but Im really sorry I don't!
Try searching potteries/china stoke on trent???