Shabby Chic Thread?

cocalls

maypole wrote: »

They look lovely and I love your bed.

Thank you the bed was from ebay its a french louis the something we paid about 350 quid for it and that includes the !!!!ionoire (sp) basically the bedside cabinet which has marble on top. We thought it was quite an investment as ikea ones are nearly just as much and they depreciate in value whereas this is an antique and will hopefully appreciate.

needmoney

jinny wrote: »

Where is everyone this morning? please someone post a picture of something you've bought or shabbied. I'm having trouble logging on to the shabby forum for the moment, untill that is sorted this is all I have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want pictures have a wander around here
Warning you'll be there for hours - so interesting and fabulous pictures re-do's etc.

needmoney

I hadn't painted for so long till this thread came along I'd forgotten loads of things I used to do.

This is useful.

cat64

I can't seem to log in to the new forum either. I've registered but it won't let me view the posts, I've emailed the administrator and heard nothing. I'm really missing my shabby-chic 'fix'. This thread has definitely slowed right down now......

Maypole have a fab holiday - must be great to have grandchildren ,all the fun but you can hand them back:rotfl:

Well done to all of you who have posted projects, they all look great:T

allyrish

Thanks luxor4t - you have given me the confidence to have a go. I'll post piccies when it's done.

cat64

Oops I have just managed to view the new forum by clicking on the link from sandieb - - must have been doing something wrong, but will still come on here as it would be a shame if it died out.

moanymoany

Having made the decision to paint the two bedside cabinate/drawers I looked in my John Lewis catalogue. They have a range of painted furniture - ivory coloured and they say 'laquered' to make them hard wearing.

Now, here's the thing - is laquer the same as varnish?

Bye the way, the range in the catalogue is lovely and looks just like the items done by the shabby chicers on this thread.

moanymoany

allyrish wrote: »

Got a good charity shop bargain today - two Cath Kidston tea towels, brand new, 99p
I don't really need any new tea towels at the moment, so I might use the fabric to make something else - I was thinking of a tea cosy but I'm still getting to grips with the sewing machine, and don't want to overstretch myself! Has anyone else made a tea cosy before?

What a lucky girl you are! I bet the ladies who price things don't know who Cath Kidston is.

I'm sure I've seen a chair seat cover made from a CK tea towel. They also make good bags. Even two different patterns. The handles can be made from that thick tape stuff that they make handles of - how's that for clarity?

Bye the way - this in the link to Emma Bridgewater - who? Well I just googled things to make from tea towels and got to her.
http://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/

Sujamjen

Some time ago, someone posted a request for ideas to transform a chipboard table (I can't find it now but I'm probably not looking properly ) Anyway, I wondered whether the lady got any replies? I've got a similar table and all I've ever thought to do with it was to cover it with a long tablecloth!! Hope you've all had/having a great weekend.

tru

Sujamjen wrote: »

Some time ago, someone posted a request for ideas to transform a chipboard table (I can't find it now but I'm probably not looking properly ) Anyway, I wondered whether the lady got any replies? I've got a similar table and all I've ever thought to do with it was to cover it with a long tablecloth!! Hope you've all had/having a great weekend.

That was me

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