Shabby Chic Thread?

Patchwork_Quilt

I don't have labels on my jars because I can see what's in them, but if they were all crowded together on a low shelf, I would use a whiteboard marker on the lid as they are washable.

By the way, I like Lakeland's jam labels as well, because they wash off easily.

EagerLearner

Hi all, I found the images on my computer - hadn't uploaded them to the blog, so have today written a post with the images in so you can see what I mean:
http://savingsnow.blogspot.com/

Gigervamp

Gigervamp wrote: »

I'm going to pick up a dresser tomorrow that I won on ebay for £10.50. I'm off to Homebase tonight to have a look at paint and new handles for it. Can't decide yet whether to paint it off white/cream, or a sage green.
Can't wait! I've been wanting a dresser for years.

I'll post before and after pics.

Well, I've spent the last 3 days sanding, painting and waxing. I've still got to get handles as it was missing some and a couple of the others were broken. I've also got to hang one of the doors back on, but here are pics as promised.

Before, dresser top (upside down)


Before, base, top being sanded


After


It's been hard work but I'm thrilled with the result! :T

cocalls

wow that's brilliant
Awhile back i posted a piccy of a chest of drawers i did-now my cat scratches it as a wake up call for me in the morning so she's scratched one drawer to smitherines!........Gonna have to repaint it

rachbc

EagerLearner wrote: »

Hi all, I found the images on my computer - hadn't uploaded them to the blog, so have today written a post with the images in so you can see what I mean:
http://savingsnow.blogspot.com/

I use those douwe egbert jars too, with some kilner jars from ikea though I don't have labels (only on pl and sr flour)

Gingervamp- fab job on your dresser- I started sanding my table top yesterday - had forgotten how hard it is!

cbsexec

So glad this thread is back - it used to be my favourite
I tried the forum but it didn't seem the same - love the before and after pics
I want to paint my kitchen units so you have inspired me to try:)

lucy*locket

Wow you did a fantastic job, it's amazing what a coat of paint can do. Well done you! Now for the next project?

chivers1977

I've picked up a cast iron fireplace to strip and put in my bedroom. Then will NEED a lovely greenish blue paint for the walls and pretty bedding. Just don't want it to look "old ladyish". I love shabby chic and I think it is all in the choosing of the right items. My bedding at the moment is plain lilac or cream with cream curtains and awful wallpaper borders"

Dobie

*zippy* wrote: »

How have you marked the contents of the jars on the front? Only thing I can think of is some pretty jam jar labels.

What about using some card lables, decorated as you choose & tied to the nech of the jars with string or gardners twine?

*zippy*

Thanks dobie that would look great and I could change them easily :T