Shabby Chic Thread?

mollymunchkin

ebaybaby wrote: »

It was a MAN?
I'll have to re-read!

Referring to Fred, maybe?

http://fredsworld.wordpress.com/

ebaybaby

Oh sorry!!!!!!
I thought it was re yvestown!!!!!! Im still not with it yet!

vintagepleasure

ebaybaby wrote: »

It was a MAN?
I'll have to re-read!

Yvestown is written by Yvonne but her husband is just as into his decor aswell.He does most of the labouring I think Molly Munchkin might be right about the male reference, by ebaybaby,being Freds blog www.fredsworld.wordpress.com .He is amazing.He loves Cath Kidston to the extreme and is always on the look out for vintage treasure.He got some lovely things in France not so long ago.He even quilts!!!

mollymunchkin

ebaybaby wrote: »

Oh sorry!!!!!!
I thought it was re yvestown!!!!!! Im still not with it yet!

It's OK EB, I think triage forgot to put the link in but I guessed it was Fred.


Err, OK I got it a bit wrong but Fred's blog is great.

boysmum3

mary43 wrote: »

Oh lor................don't like my house any more now I've looked through those links..........................

Think its time I got painting...........or something......anything...........!!
Got small cupboard with a drawer thats desparate for something...........and I've got the paint...........so no excuse.

DITTO!!!

I have somethings i really like but others that just don't go - I think i am in too much of a hurry and money plays a role obviously in getting the look I want. I am also not well known for my patience:D

I have some ideas for crafts now but the children - especially the 9wk old - prevent this happening!

I've earmarked a shelf unit with drawers, a mirror, a chair and a table lamp to get the farrow and ball treatment.

I also want to start a blog - does anyone have a link to an extra 12 hours in the day!!!

sandieb

Pipkin wrote: »

Thanks Elliidee

Did it work out a lot more expensive to use than say Dulux or something? Does it cover well? need several coats?

Although the paint is expensive, it goes a long, long way. There is no odour AT ALL, the paint is wonderful to use. I've painted living room, dining room, hall, stair, landing, kitchen, utility, downstairs loo - and am delighted with the subtlety/depth of colour.

So all in all a BIG vote for Farrow and Ball.

helenhugs

lol I love so many of these ideas. I'm so tempted to try the kitchen table plan that was on 1 of the blogs. mine would look fab painted at the bottom with a fitted table cloth, now where can I get a cheap stapler to do it. Oh & a nice wipe clean table cloth. I love the spots & have been dying to have a spotty kitchen lol.
hugs
Helen

sandieb

Dotty oilskin tablecloth http://www.candh.co.uk/category.asp?cat_id=HSEHHSPF&pf_id=&jump=24&sfile=1=

Stapler - from Willkinsons, or DIY store?

helenhugs

ohhh i love that dotty oilskin. now I wonder how much my bank will hate me this month lol. If wilkinsons sell the staplers I might see if i can get to there Thanks.I'd love a pink kitchen, not sure hubby will agree though lol.
Hugs

triage999

Thanks for adding the link I forgot guys manic day!

Best laid plans always go out of the window don't they!, I had decided to spend the day gathering all my craft items together and seeing what I could use up, this was not to be the case.

Phone call at 08:00 am from best friend to say her dh had just turned over in bed and told her it was all over I was so gutted for her! so I picked up her little one to give her some thinking space while another friend helped her pick up the pieces

So the day was spent doing kids things

So far I am 3 days into my 9 off with nothing achieved...........ho hum.