Dining room mantel Halloween style., originally uploaded by melissann.
It might not be exactly what you think of as Shabby Chic. Furniture doesn’t really feature unless you count the fireplace but I still think it’s worth highlighting. Melissa created this gorgeous effect after a creative dream:
This mirror had been long abandoned in our basement until recently, when I dreamt about painting it black (Freaky for me, because I’ve never had creative inspiration come from a dream before!). So we did, and now it’s enjoying a new life as part of our Halloween / Fall display.
The wonderful little “boo!” pictures were an idea borrowed from the Pottery Barn and what a perfect touch they add! Shabby chic furniture isn’t always about clutter and a minimalist approach can sometimes be much more effective.
