Gosh it has been a long, long time since I posted. Christmas and 2012 have come and gone and I have at last got back into the mini swing. The shabby chic house for my newly decorated living room is practically finished. It has taken a little longer and cost a lot more than I anticipated when I started the project, a bit like the redecoration of my real life living room!! I think it has been worth it though, I am really pleased with the final look. So although I haven't been posting I have been working, a little bit!!
Both the rooms have been shabbied and chiced to within an inch of their lives. Plus I have tried really hard not to over dress the scene, I always find it really hard to stop adding one more thing.....and then another.
The top room has the clean, bright and fresh look I was hoping for.
While the living room has showcased the wallpaper in the most surprising way. I have also been able to add little pieces that make it very contemporary. It has been a fun change from Diagon Alley but I can feel all the magic and grunge of that project calling me. Here are some extra photos of the Shabby Chic House I hope you enjoy them.
I have added a whole load of old family photographs to both rooms. This one is a two or three year old me at a 1960's holiday camp. Four of my favourite books by Lauren Delaney fitted perfectly above the linen closet.
The interior fabrics are small samples and off cuts that I simply concertinaed and steam ironed, maybe I should have sewn them but they seem to be holding their shape ok. This dandy little pug was one of my first buys from Miss Sally's World and he looks very comfy.
On the bedside cabinet are three hand blown bottles from Ray Storey's glass range, I have added white glitter twigs as a quick and easy embellishment. The sampler I purchased quite a while ago from Julia Jeffreys and I have painted the frame ivory. You can just see the bed frame which was made for me by Sue Kendall a new miniaturist to me and discovered by accident when looking for shabby chic inspiration. Sue Kendall runs MollySue Miniatures from her home in Ireland and produces a whole range of items that I had not come across before. This bed is a single that she made for me and it even came with a lovely handmade mattress.
On the dressing table is a tray of cosmetic goodies that I purchased from Dawn who has a fabulous Ebay shop filled with all sorts of glam goodies.
I have to show off my wonderful shoes by Patrizia again because I just love them!!
A picture of my dad doing what he loves best, singing, in a holiday camp talent show many years ago.
This little man is a wonderful, jointed mohair teddy by Pat Kay that I was lucky enough to 'win' in a giveaway generously given by Linda of Dolls House Daydreams.
This gorgeous little number is by Minst and was a must have to hang on the bedroom door.
More pictures tomorrow of the living room.
Enchanting! I like this style. The dog on the bed is adorable.
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Many thanks Faby, I am glad you have enjoyed looking.
DeleteBeautiful work. I love all the details and the atmosphere they create.
ReplyDeleteHi Gosia, I have really enjoyed this project thank you for looking.
DeleteSe ve un gran trabajo, todos los detalles son encantadores, en las dos habitaciones, la comprendo cuando dice que no podia parar de poner cosas.
ReplyDeleteun abrazo
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Thank you Ruth i will add you to my favourites for future projects.
DeleteI love what you have done in these rooms. I never know when to stop fiddling and faffing and usually find that things look right when I step back from it and sit on my hands! LOL
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Hi Simon, you are so right. I have moved it into place now and will leave it alone until I find the last couple of pieces.
DeleteIt is a very beautiful bedroom you have made. You have so many beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very elegant room and very well filled with things. Where did you get your dress form and the little round thing in the closet next to the books from?
Very well made.
Hugs
Wyrna
Hi Wyrna, thank you for your lovely comments. The wire items came from Le Miniture di Eurosia , their website is
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I saw their items at a fair and am really pleased with them.
Son unas habitaciones preciosas con unos detalles perfectos. El vestido me ha encantado.
ReplyDeleteBesujis!!
Muchas gracias Virginia
DeleteHi Janice,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found something nice to use the voucher on, the little guy looks cute!
Hi Alennka, I have just sent you an email we must have crossed. He looks perfect doesn't he and fills the space with your generosity. Many thanks.
DeleteHi Janice, Your shabby chic house looks fabulous. I think the bedroom is my favourite, I just love that adorabl pug on the bed and the dress hanging on the door is exquisite. And what a lovely idea to have your old family photos around, makes it very special.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret,
DeleteI love the pug and am so pleased I was able to get him out of his box at last. The photographs were really fun to sort through and I will definitely do it again.
Hello Janice,
ReplyDeleteIt was worth every dollar and every moment! The finished project is just ebautiful and so rich in detail!
Great work,
Giac
Hi Giac, I am so glad you think so. It has been a bit of a departure from Diagon Alley but a change is as good as a rest!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, Janice. Well worth the time spent on it and those little golden shoes leapt out at me as the perfect touch to co-ordinate with the floral wallpaper below.
ReplyDeleteI think you've got it just right.
Una perfecta realización llena de bonitos detalles donde recrear la vista!!!! Buen trabajo!!
ReplyDeleteBesos.