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Shabby Chic on a Budget.
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on September 20, 2011
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ok so I LOVE to decorate, when I had my son i had so much fun planning his room (I espcially love how the walls turned out. they are sky blue with clouds all over them...
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- I frequent 2nd hand stores and thrift shops. Everythings shabby. It's up to you to use it in a chic way or put a new finish on it. The money goes to charity and you...
- I would try to find a second hand chandelier and paint it white (or even a cool shaped birdcage). I would also look for a dresser to use as a changing table, paint it...
- Flea markets are really super for shabby chic finds. Craigslist can also be good, especially if you can "make" it shabby chic yourself through paint, sanding, etc. H...
Stores That Sell Shabby Chic Decorative Items
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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I am looking for a store that sells shabby chic decorative items. Mainly things to hang on the wall.
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- Room Service on Lovers Lane in between the Toll Road and Preston in Dallas and Baby Abode on the square in McKinney.
- I love shabby chic! Not many stores carry this stuff. Have you gone to the antique mall on 377/Denton Hwy in Haltom City? Ebay also carried a lot of wall stuff at a gr...
- Target actually has a Shabby Chic line now as well...
Antique Stores
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on May 27, 2007
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I am looking for quaint little antique shops to go to. Shops that have antiques, gifts, shabby chic looking things, etc. Not the ones that sell really expensive antiqu...
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- In the Lee's Summit area - FELICIA'S ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 310 SE GREEN ST LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063, ###-###-####
- Hi M., I don't know where you live, but if you get yourself to State Line and Blue Ridge Road, and then drive east on Blue Ridge all the way to I think it's Highway...
- I think Sentimental Journey in Olathe off of Old 56 Highway and Dennis would be the type you're looking for. Good luck!
Rustic but Classy Centerpieces...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 22, 2011
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I'm sorry ladies for fixating on certain subjects... in a given week, all my questions will be about one thing... last week, boudoir photos, this week, wedding plannin...
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- Try incorporating fruits and vegetables into your centerpieces, such as apples or lemons, artichokes and herbs. Our wedding centerpieces had fresh flowers, dried ...
- Can't ever go wrong with short flower arrangements...they don't have to be big...just small and short in a nice straight line right down a long table...or 2-4 arranged...
- You mention lots of windows, so I am assuming it is during the day and you expect the sunlight to light the room. What about some sort of crystals? I love crystals ad...
Pastel Rugs and Lamps for Baby's Room
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2009
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I'm about to have a baby girl and I'm putting the finishing touches on her room. It's done in very soft colors and is kind of "shabby chic." The only two things I st...
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- have you tried craigs list?? can find just bout everything on that site...or try the good will or thrift stores..good luck...
- The TJ Maxx in St Louis Park often has great lamp and rug options as well as baby items.
- I agree on the lamp idea in terms of buying something used and then creating your own shade. I just wanted to comment on the changing pad on the dresser. That is wh...
For Sale: , POTTERY BARN RUG, LEGOS, RALPH LAUREN SLIPPERS, SONY BABY MONITOR
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on March 5, 2007
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I have a few items for sale...Ralph Lauren Layette Pink Slippers $20(In perfect condition, only been worn once or twice). Bucket of Duplo Legos $6...full to the top wi...
Girly Bedding for a Queen Bed
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on August 22, 2011
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So we are getting my daughter's big girl room ready. We have picked out a light pink paint and I'm looking for some girly pink bedding. My problem is that most kids ...
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- company store, pottery barn kids, and etsy had some
- You can always just get a set that's white, off white or some other neutral color and girlie it up. You could use dye or fabric paint with rubber stamps of flowers, bu...
- Pottery barn kids does have the best stuff, also the company store. We got our daughter's bedding at target, it's their shabby chic line, adorable little vintage flora...
DIY Painting Disaster!
Asked by M.M. from Duluth
on October 13, 2011
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I have two large wooden picture frames with ugly prints in them and I had the idea to paint the frames white to match our decor and put nice new artwork in them for ou...
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- I suck at painting, especially spray. I find foam brushes work well with acrylics, I have frames done in purple in my bathroom.
- You could try roughing up the raised edges and possibly go for a shabby chic look? -or- The key to spray painting is to stay about 12 inches away and use many light ...
- I don;t know how intricate the floral pattern is but you could try removing the paint and then using a foam "brush" to repaint them. I have painted frames before using...
Girly Pink Room
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on July 12, 2006
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My daughter has a cowgril room right now and wants a pretty pink room instead. Any good ideas of where to start. Its gotta be pretty cheap and crafty (also easy).
sh...
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- Hello, I would start at walmart. The paint there is so much cheaper and it looks just fine on my walls. Pick out the pink she wants paint the room and go to the craft ...
- C. My daughter just turned 5. We did her room in Princess. It was fairily cheap. You buy posters of the princess's and put them up and buy the wall stinkers to p...
- I suggest e-Bay or a discount store like Marshels, Ross, or TJMaxx. TLee
Where to Find Cute Twin Bed for Daughter?
Asked by A.M. from San Antonio
on March 19, 2008
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My daughter just turned 2 and we have been looking in SA for a cute twin bed. I like what Pottery Barn Kids has, but don't want to spend that much. So far J.C.Penney.c...
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- Hello, my husband has a storage facility filled with furniture from a store that went out of buisness. he is selling it all at well below wholesale! he has lots of ite...
- Rooms to go has som beautiful beds. Target has a super cute bedroom set too. Simply Shabby Chic-White with glass knobs. SOOO cute.
- I am selling my daughter's twin bedroom set if you are interested. It is really cute. Twin bed, nite stand, 3 drawer chest, 6 drawer dresser with mirror, toy box (I ...
