Shabby Chic Thread?

Pink.

AussieLass wrote: »

Haribo what a lovely home you have. What gorgeous taste. I was a bit disappointed though;) I was expecting you to include your little gingham jam toppers.

Aussie, If you look carefully enough you'll find them.

Pink

AussieLass

:rotfl:Thank's Pink. I knew I could count on you.

Pipkin

Haribo, your house is absoloutely gorgeous!

I totally want your tongue and groove kitchen (I'd have tongue and groove in every room if I could..)!

My granny had a singer sewing machine like yours, and I've been on the lookout for one for yonks, wish I could find one! (they do side tables here, with an authentic trestle bottom from a singer machine and a glass top - but they charge about 300 squid for them and they are no way as nice as the real thing).

moanymoany

HariboJunkie wrote: »

Hello again :hello:

I'm still following the thread and getting addicted to all the blogs!!

I had an unexpected day off today and made some bits I've been meaning to do for ages.

HERE, HERE and HERE.

As I said before I think it's only my kitchen which falls into the Shabby Chic description. I've been collecting antiques for years and then started on advertising signs and tins about 10 years ago. There are a few new bits but most of the stuff is rescued from dumps and junk shops. :money:

Hopefully this link to my album will work. (I've been loading pictures all night :rolleyes:)

Hey Haribo, I've just looked through all the pictures as a slideshow, you have quite an eye for items and where to put them, it looks lovely. It makes me long all the more for my new life in my new house to begin .... eeeeeek.

The items on the links, blackboard, heart board ... what colour is the paint you've used as I love it. Also can you tell us the make.

Thank you for sharing your home with us.

champys

HariboJunkie wrote: »

Hello again :hello:


I had an unexpected day off today and made some bits I've been meaning to do for ages.

HERE, HERE and HERE.

Haribo what a splendid idea to use clothes pegs instead of hooks for the tea towels!! Am going to copy that immediately if you don't mind. Question though, do they stay OK like that or do you have to replace them from time to time? Clothes pegs are not always that sturdy and sometimes disintegrate...

rachelleblondel_2

China town - I paint anything, I never use primer but I always sand everything first, only lightly & then with fine wet & dry sandpaper after the first coat. I always use an oil based egshell (farrow & ball and yes it is definately worth the extra ££ + you save on primer/undercoat) I have tried everyshort cut going & every kind of paint.....this has given the best results. It may still chip & wear but it adds to the aged look! Hope this helps...rx

vintagepleasure

HariboJunkie wrote: »

Hello again :hello:



Hopefully this link to my album will work. (I've been loading pictures all night :rolleyes:)

Thanks for the link to your photos.I want to make my cellar into a pantry and your shelves have given me a great idea!

vintagepleasure

rachelleblondel wrote: »

China town - I paint anything, I never use primer but I always sand everything first, only lightly & then with fine wet & dry sandpaper after the first coat. I always use an oil based egshell (farrow & ball and yes it is definately worth the extra ££ + you save on primer/undercoat) I have tried everyshort cut going & every kind of paint.....this has given the best results. It may still chip & wear but it adds to the aged look! Hope this helps...rx

Farrow and Ball eggshell is definitely good as it's oil based but I would always use a undercoat primer just to give it a key.Dulux do a great waterbased primer and undercoat in one that dries quickly.It really does make a difference and it saves a coat of the more expensive eggshell.If you want to make the finished piece look aged then you can heavily sand back in places.If you don't undercoat then the eggshell can end up chipping off really easily.It depends how 'shabby' you want to go.I like to control it a bit!!

mollymunchkin

HB fab photos! What a gorgeous house you've got. Thanks for sharing

mollymunchkin

vintagepleasure wrote: »

Does anyone know anywhere online I can buy some of the MDF letters? I tried on ebay but the seller didn't reply to me.

You can get MDF letters from www.reallylindabarker.co.uk I have some in my kitchen saying EAT!
I also have bought some from here http://www.vialetter.com/
Which reminds me of a blog some of you might like http://www.yvestown.com/ have a look through she has some great ideas for doing up furniture etc.[/quote]

I received my letters today from vialetter. Really quick delivery and the letters look great :j I'll try and post photos later, once I've stuck them up, found the camera and kicked OH off the computer.