Shabby Chic Thread?

ANNEGEDDES

yeah candles, plant hang jewellry, hang outside with andles forr bbq nights

daisy_steiner_2

I have an antique bird cage in my dining room we did buy it to put candles in it, but for some reason it didn't quite work. I have now put delicate little flower fairy lights in it - but then I like retro and kitsch aswell as the shabby chic side of things.


I really like what you have done with the fiiling cabinet mumoftwo, we have a metal one in our house from when my husband used to live on his own. It is a horrid shade of green (and that is saying something, because I love green) so I may have to pay a visit to my local DIY store to pick up some spray paint later.:rotfl:

daisy_steiner_2

Oooh just wanted to add I rewatched the film 'The Holiday' again last night. And both the houses on this side of the Ocean were very shabby chic and sad as it is I got some great inspiration.

rosieben

mumoftwo wrote: »

Located the batteries, and here is the picture. I was so excited to start I forgot to take a before picture, but believe me it wasn't pretty.

that looks really good :T

I've two metal cabinets with shallow A3 drawers for my binding and laminating stuff as well as various types of paper, card etc. You've convinced me that I should paint these and I reckon that by putting a piece of wood across the top of them, I can have a worktop for my binder and laminator, and possibly the trimmer too..... and maybe space underneath for the shredder ....... hmmmmm possibilities......

miss_phish

Blairweech wrote: »

Does anyone have any ideas what I can do with an ornamental wooden bird cage? It is already painted white/distressed. I think I bought it to put a display of candles in, but beyond that/putting a plant in it, I am stuck for ideas.

I just had to nip over to my mums house and snap this for you... Talk about about the smug little cat that got the [strike]cream[/strike] birdy....:D

sleepy-lady

That cat is so cute. What a brilliant idea.

daisy_steiner_2

miss_phish wrote: »

I just had to nip over to my mums house and snap this for you... Talk about about the smug little cat that got the [strike]cream[/strike] birdy....:D

That is fab!

Clutterfree

bibbly wrote: »

My Mum has a huge mangle in her back garden! She got it from a tip I think, painted and restored it and it now has plants and flowers growing from it! It's lovely and always gets commented on!

Bibbly
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Would love to see a pic, Bibbly!

vintagepleasure

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

IKEA sell them.

vintagepleasure

sleepy-lady wrote: »

But I bought this cooker on ebay last year - it's older than I am and cooks like a dream. I used to have a Stoves range cooker but this is even better. All my friends think I'll be getting a mangle next!

Wow I just love it.I wish my hubby would let me buy old appliances but he insists on new ones.I have to let him have his way sometimes!