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I have a bathroom that needs a little freshening up and I have been looking around the net for ideas. Here are a few of my favorites:
via Better Homes and Gardens
via House Beautiful
and for those that like a little more color with their shabby vintage chic
via BHG
and something for the glamorous
Shabby Chic DIY Project
Tablecloth to Christmas Tree Skirt
I have a small stash of Simply Shabby Chic table linens in the Rosalie pattern which was one of the first patterns in that line and has since been retired. I have really never used them so as I was looking at them and deciding whether they were staying or going, I was also thinking, as I spread out a round one, it was such a pretty little thing. The idea just popped into my head, how easy it would be to turn it into a one of kind, beautiful shabby chic tree skirt. It took under an hour to do...if you don't count machine set up, ironing board set up and finding my sewing box.
1. Fold round tablecloth in half and then half again. I used one of my other tree skirts to cut out center. I folded it into quarters and placed it on top of new skirt and lined up the sides to get the same dimension.
2. Unfold to half and cut up one fold to create back opening.
3. I used bias tape on neck edge, stitch to right side edge along crease. Press.
4. Finish back seams by folding over twice and stitching. Press.
5. Fold bias in and stitch. Press
6. Ties. I used a matching napkin, cut off the ruffle and ripped eight 2" strips. Pressed short edge in for hem, pressed them in half lengthwise and them pressed in each edge towards center and pressed together (just like bias tape). Stitch.
7. I debated over using ties and although they would be cute, I decided on just one at the top. Attach your ties by spacing evenly and stitching in place.
There it is a romantic, ruffled, shabby chic couture, one of a kind Christmas tree skirt!
There it is a romantic, ruffled, shabby chic couture, one of a kind Christmas tree skirt!
Shabby Chic Blog-Matelasse Slipcovers
Freshen up Furniture
We would all love to buy new furniture on a whim, but new furniture is an investment and sometimes is not in the budget, slipcovers can be a budget friendly alternative. One of my favorites was a Shabby Chic white matelasse cover for my sofa from Target but it has been unavailable for years. I have been on the hunt for a replacement because I love the texture and they are easy to clean, especially with a hubby, children and pets. I am so happy to say I finally found a replacement @ Surefit. I am truly loving this slipcover. Note: (I am not getting any compensation for this post although if they wanted to send me one to give away I wouldn't turn it down...hint..hint.)
This slipcover is a wonderful buy @ $129.99.
surefit.com
I found these great parson dining chair slipcovers to match...
great way to start the new year.. Happy shopping!
Domains for sale
We are cleaning out our shabby chic closet for the New Year and have a few domains for sale:
shabbyrosechic.com
shabbyrosechic.net
shabbychiccouture.com
shabbychiccouture.net
if you have any interest please leave me a comment and I will email you right back.
Shabby Framed Mirror
Love this:
Every room should have at least one mirror. They bring in light, add interest and in this case texture to an uninteresting wall in any room!
Shabby Chic Rooms
Shabby Chic Decorating
Here is a little Friday design inspiration, have a wonderful weekend...
It is getting harder and harder to find pics of shabby chic rooms, most of them have been around forever and featured on many blogs. I would love to see how your shabby chic decor has changed since you began your shabby chic obsession and I would love to see how the newbies are interpreting shabby chic style. If you are interested in sending me pics of your rooms and I choose them I will write a post with a link to your blog.
Leave a comment and I will email you.
