Shabby Chic Thread?

NEgirl

DanceInThe_Dark wrote: »

I especially love the material you have used to cover it :T . Well done.
I was thinking of getting one similar for my vestibule (not to use as a phone table but somewhere to sit and put your shoes on and off and to stick the mail when it drops through the door. I was a little wary of what it would look like but now I've seen your photos I'm definitely going to have a look for one.:j

I can only say go for it!! :j Mine isnt going to be used as a telephone table either, mainly just a little reflection corner i think hence the books However i dont think i will stand a chance to get near as my 3 year old hasnt moved from it since i put it in place - he isnt doing anything at all...just sitting looking around and then cuddling the teddy, shifting a bit then rubbing the seat and looking at it some more! :rotfl:

kisto

NEgirl that is really lovely. Great job! :T The fabric is gorgeous.

ANNEGEDDES

oh my gosh that is stunning! how did you get the material on it???

xx

im soooo impressed

well done, that is not shabby chic though! tres chic!!!

boysmum3

well boys back at school - just 2 at home! hopefully I'll get a bit more me time - I hope!!
Pics of the shelf I got off ebay and painted in F&B dimity.
Before http://www.flickr.com/photos/24342553@N04/2326832429/
After http://www.flickr.com/photos/24342553@N04/2397060314/

Been getting ready for DS3 3rd birthday party at weekend - made some party bags http://www.flickr.com/photos/24342553@N04/2400224351/
and my friend's daughter shabby chic handmade party favours - shame only 1 girl guest - I loved doing these!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/24342553@N04/2397054926/


should be cleaning etc etc but spent this morning cutting 80 brightly coloured triangles to sew up later as bunting for the party (will photograph when up for the party) - no hope of painting my side table I primed this week with party preps - but I'm making time to read what you are all doing!!

Sujamjen

Hello all, I'm sure some clever person will be able to help me! Please can you tell me where I can buy some small butchers hooks? I've seen them used to display cups/mugs and I want to do the same Thanks x

bertiebots

Hi I have been admiring all your handy work for a while now and would love to join this thread....I have just purchased a little oak dresser from ebay and would be very grateful for any tips on the bast way to paint it. I was thinking of using satinwood but dont want it to all scratch off!! what do you think? And do I need to sand it first....all advice gratefully recieved:D

NEgirl

Sujamjen wrote: »

Hello all, I'm sure some clever person will be able to help me! Please can you tell me where I can buy some small butchers hooks? I've seen them used to display cups/mugs and I want to do the same Thanks x

i got mine from b&q - they were only 89p for 6

maypole

NEgirl wrote: »

i have finished the telephone table on my long list of projects! The fabric is from natlou's store and its absolutely gorgeous!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25387657@N04/

Lovely fabric. Left a comment on flickr.

cat64

Sujamjen wrote: »

Hello all, I'm sure some clever person will be able to help me! Please can you tell me where I can buy some small butchers hooks? I've seen them used to display cups/mugs and I want to do the same Thanks x

Hi Sujamjen - I've seen them in Ikea although I'm sure lots of places will do them.

maypole

NEgirl wrote: »

I can only say go for it!! :j Mine isnt going to be used as a telephone table either, mainly just a little reflection corner i think hence the books However i dont think i will stand a chance to get near as my 3 year old hasnt moved from it since i put it in place - he isnt doing anything at all...just sitting looking around and then cuddling the teddy, shifting a bit then rubbing the seat and looking at it some more! :rotfl:

ah how cute is that:rotfl: