Shabby Chic Thread?

maypole

Type vintage pleasure into google and you will see lots of pics of her lovely home.

Glad

rachelleblondel wrote: »

Your kitchen looks great and you've even managed to fit the microwave in without looking too out of place...I banished mine to the pantry...wish they sold a more retro looking one....anyone got any suggestions....

this is mine



but mine is cream

seen HERE

rachelleblondel_2

I have a drop arm sofa & wing backed chair that I am going to attempt to do this to.....aren't they just amazingly scrummy....I have already converted my standard lamp and can't resist trying more things....

NEgirl

vintagepleasure wrote: »

I think a few of you like to sew a little and I know how hard it can be to get nice cheap fabrics over here in the UK.So I thought I'd let you know about one of my favourite on-line fabric shop
www.zandsfabrics.com
They always have a great selection in their clearance section and at the minute there is an additional 15% of for order over $25.
I just placed an order for some pretty dainty florals. Great for bunting or quilt binding etc. We all know how important those finishing touches are for making a home look nice.
They can usually fit upto about 8 yards into a flat rate envelope so shipping is about $10.That meant I could order 8 yards of fabric and it still cost no more than £20 (incl shipping).Less than £3 a yard!! Even my favourite bargain fabric shop over here isn't that cheap!
You have to be careful with the customs side though as anything over £18 is eligible for customs charge.
Hope it helps you save money rather than spend more though.Fabric can become very addictive.I should show you my fabric cupboard sometime!

another one i use quite often is https://www.buttonberry.co.uk - i make bags and most of my own home deco (canvases, pictures, cushions etc) and have always loved the whole shabby chic look. I managed to nab the last quilted throw in primark today (much to my sisters annoyance) - *waves to sis who is a lurker so far i think*

maypole

Glad wrote: »

this is mine



but mine is cream

seen HERE

I have never seen a microwave like that, how does it open

NEgirl

it looks like a retro tv doesnt it - fab!!! :T

Glad

maypole wrote: »

I have never seen a microwave like that, how does it open

the deep groove on the front is the handle and the door has hinges on the side

as the controls are on the top of the microwave it is narrower than usual and gave me more work surface room

maypole

Yes, it is so neat. How does the inside space compare with a "normal" one

Glad

maypole wrote: »

Yes, it is so neat. How does the inside space compare with a "normal" one

it has a rounded back wall, but turntable plate is the average size, just over 11"

the curved back means it fits well into a corner too

mary43

glad - really classic looking...................we keep ours in the pantry not for its looks especially.............washing machine and fridge are still visible.........we just ran out of space...............lol