Shabby Chic Thread?

vintagepleasure

needmoney wrote: »

Those cabinet prices have just gone crazy.

Can I ask an ebay question here?
What happens if there's no reserve price can the stuff go at the last minute for something like one pence?

If there is no reserve and there is only one bidder they can go for the as little as the staring bid.Most auctions start at 99p so things can go for as little as that.It is heartbreaking when that happens.Then again when something doubles or triples in bids in the last minute that can be very exhilerating!

dizzy_lizzie

http://www.sampler.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=EB086C3F181841669B4E9D927E000F7A&nm=Decorating&type=SlideShow&mod=Design%3A%3ASlide+Show+Titles&mid=1EFE7CDC7FAF4D36AEA8CFAC7A7E66FF&tier=1

Don't know if this link has been posted. I found it accidently while looking for 'patchwork projects' There are some great ideas in the craft sections for all sorts of themes and loads of photos which I'm sure will inspire. I can't stop looking through it all.
Luvz Dizzy x

COOLTRIKERCHICK

vintagepleasure wrote: »

Surely you'd be more of a retro Nigella all stylish and sassy?!Don't shatter my illusions with all that Hilda Ogden talk!

' the hills are alive with the sound of' oopps just doing my hilda ogden impression......while re- arranging my flying ducks on my muriel wall paper...lol..

needmoney

vintagepleasure wrote: »

If there is no reserve and there is only one bidder they can go for the as little as the staring bid.Most auctions start at 99p so things can go for as little as that.It is heartbreaking when that happens.Then again when something doubles or triples in bids in the last minute that can be very exhilerating!

Thanks vintagepleasure, so much about ebay to learn.

ANNEGEDDES

cat64 wrote: »

just giving a bump!:D

im not sure about this one i wouldthink you would have to prime it then paint it, do you need to wax it then?? I have been looking for a nest of atbles how didi you find out about your local auction ? was it good? did you feel awkward going? do you mind if i ask how much you paid?

I saw some in a charity shop yetsreday but they were asking £40 that was a bit too much for me cos knowing me i will mess it up painting it!!!

vintagepleasure

cat64 wrote: »

just giving a bump!:D

Give them another really good sand with a slightly coarser sandpaper and then definitely prime/undercoat them before you start to paint.Let the primer/undercoat dry really well first.You should be okay then.

poppett

hi Girls, just over a week ago I posted a link to the little desk I won on Ebay. I finished the painting on Monday and took photo's of it but as I just went to up load them I realised hubby had taken off the software for my camera when he restored the pc at the weekend! I have just had to go and get some pics on my mobile, so not as clear but here goes.

Before.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130204099462

and after.




Hope this works...and please no comments about the vulgar carpets! It's rented property!!!!

kaznelson

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

had my cath kidson catalogue through today, just for ideas of coarse.... blinking noras the prices:eek:

there was a link in an earlier post, and i cant find it now, it was a link to find all the ebay listings in your area...

has anyone got a link please....this is how i found a tumble dryer that i bought on the weekend.....'bargin'

still havent had the tme to paint my dumb waiters... plus i now have a little chair that was made locally as an apprentice piece, 40 odd years ago... it was part of a set, but only one left now, sadly, it was going to go up the tip, but managed to get my mucky paws on it....:D also got a little writting desk with drawers...

will try and take some photos over the next day or 2...

I remember going to an Interior Design tradeshow about 8/9 years ago and Cath Kidston had a stand there. Their products were unheard of then and they were literally giving away sample books and sample cotton bags!!! I should of stocked up!! Now I can only afford a block of soap from her shop

Ellidee

Poppett your desk looks fab. If you don't mind me asking what make/colour of paint did you use ?

poppett

Thanks Ellidee. I used the voucher in last months Your Home mag for my free tub of paint from Focus. It is their own brand "Silver Screen" matt emulsion. Then varnished over. I wasn't sure whether it would work but I'm pleased with it as is my DD.