Monthly Archives: February 2008

Shaker Style bench – barn red

Shaker Style bench barn red, originally uploaded by Wood Shaper. This cute little Shaker Style hand made bench is a lovely example of the simpler kind of Shabby Chic furniture. It doesn’t have to all be pink roses, lovely though … Continue reading

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But is a white shabby chic sofa family friendly? Spring cleaning.

spring cleaning, originally uploaded by philigry. Here’s one Mum’s explanation of what it takes to keep this shabby chic furniture, with its freshly washed and bleached slipcovers, spotless: philigry says: I wash the bottom cushions about once every two weeks, … Continue reading

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A shabby chic can be modern – the hall

entryway, originally uploaded by Saídos da Concha. Here’s a fresh approach to shabby chic furniture, just to show it’s not all about pastels. Constança says: this is my tiny red and aqua entryway! We’ve reused an old sink and I … Continue reading

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Dresser mosaic mirror

Isn’t this sweet? Its maker said: This darling, beautiful, solid, sturdy Wood, vintage dresser mirror was rescued from a far away corner in the attick. It just talked to me…”I am an old looking glass have seen glorious day’s; won’t … Continue reading

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Painted Chest – “Your Turn”

“Your Turn” buffet was auctioned, originally uploaded by bridiemurphy.   This piece was $22.00 at the Caring Place…then free paint from the recycle center (red, then gray/blue) then chess pieces and mah jong tiles to give it a playful look … Continue reading

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