Shabby Chic Thread?

Pipkin

I l9ve this ladys blog *posy*:

http://posy.typepad.com/posy/page/12/

Lokk at the post entitles 28th January 2007!

Her home is to die for, seriously.

pink.1970

Pipkin wrote: »

I l9ve this ladys blog *posy*:

http://posy.typepad.com/posy/page/12/

Lokk at the post entitles 28th January 2007!

Her home is to die for, seriously.

I agree I wish mine looked like that, instead its damp n mouldy!!

maypole

kisto wrote: »

I've just had a quick browse through this thread and I love all the photos/links. There is nothing about my house that is shabby chic (it's more modern/contemporary) but I do really love the shabby chic style - I would have to start from scratch to create the look here.

I was actually drawn to this thread because there is a shop in my town called "Shabby Chic" and I'm always "window shopping" there. They have such pretty stuff (but unfortunately I can't afford most of it - even though the prices seem pretty good). They do have a website which I thought you might be interested in:

http://shabbychicroseinteriors.co.uk/index.htm

*goes off dreaming of a shabby chic home* :rolleyes:

Kisto

You can afford Shabby Chic when you decide to change. You can find lots of these things in junk shops and car boot sales. My dresser is full of things that I haven't paid much money for and after reading Vintage Pleasure's post about crockery, I was looking on ebay for some of the things that I have and the same things are more expensive than I ever paid for mine, but still reasonable compared to buying new things. I wouldn't describe my home as shabby chic, don't know how I would describe it really, but I love it. I love the quality of some second hand (vintage) items as opposed to cheaper new things.

boysmum3

Pipkin wrote: »

I l9ve this ladys blog *posy*:

http://posy.typepad.com/posy/page/12/

Lokk at the post entitles 28th January 2007!

Her home is to die for, seriously.

Oh her sitting room is fab!!! Thats the look I want for my dining room. I have compromised on my lounge and its quite simple - I will take pics when I get off my butt and stop reading blogs - its my new addiction!!! With that, this thread and feeding a 9wk old baby I am achieving nothing!!!

As for changing things - I started a scrapbook when I was 19 of cuttings from house magazines - I lived in several homes but never really got what I wanted with my ex and as a single parent - so used few of my ideas until 2 years ago (in my 30's by now!!) I walked into my current home with sash windows you could put your finger through and realised it was the house I had been waiting for my whole adult life .:D

My scrapbook doesnt often leave my chairside but unfortunately the money we had has been spent on 'hidden' gems like woodworm and dry rot :eek: - so it is a slow process!

vivw_2

Just seen this posted on Colchester freecycle website
http://www.newtojazz.com/freecycle/mirror.jpg

That would certainly look super painted white

mary43

Not my style but it would look good in white vivw
Cant wait for out school boot fairs to start..........they're usually really good with oddments of small pieces of furniture no-one wants anymore as well as other bits and pieces............got to be careful I don't get carried away though...............I'm supposed to be in the process of de-cluttering........lol

mags50_2

vivw wrote: »

Just seen this posted on Colchester freecycle website
http://www.newtojazz.com/freecycle/mirror.jpg

That would certainly look super painted white

Oh my goodness!! I've got one of those tucked away in the attic somewhere

My younger brother bought it for us as a wedding present 33 years ago. Going to go dig it out and get painting!

Seeee.... it does help being a hoarder sometimes!!:D:j:j

Steel_2

Johnson Brothers dawn range tableware.is great.It comes in 4 colours greydawn, rosedawn,greendawn and yellowdawn.There is also a more fifties shape called Cloud in the smae colours.I have collected quite alot over the years and it's what we use everyday.It even goes in the dishwasher!

I love the Cloud range too and have almost every size jug in every colour they produced. People take the mick out of my jug collection, but I love it. When I redo my kitchen I'm going to have open shelves so I can display the full range of sizes.

Boomdocker

I save and reserve my library books online as its easier to find obscure things. If you are looking for books for reference search some of your favourite names and there may be a book to inspire you. I have just reserved a lovely looking Cath Kidston book which has ideas for fabrics, painting and projects. I didn't look for any others to be honest but I am sure they will have others. Now i just have to wait for them to call me to say it is in!!

vivw_2

Boomdocker wrote: »

I save and reserve my library books online as its easier to find obscure things. If you are looking for books for reference search some of your favourite names and there may be a book to inspire you. I have just reserved a lovely looking Cath Kidston book which has ideas for fabrics, painting and projects. I didn't look for any others to be honest but I am sure they will have others. Now i just have to wait for them to call me to say it is in!!

I do the same. I also go onto Amazon to find books that may interest me and then reserve at the library. Then if I find I keep using the book, I'll buy it......if not , then I haven't wasted my money