Shabby Chic, French Countryside, English Garden. Home decor that reflects this style has always appealed to me. Something about the soft pastels and the warn textures reminds me of a perfect place. The serene whiteness and the plush pillows and couches, that has to be what heaven is like.
The downside of my quest to have a house that Rachel Ashwell would be proud of; It's Expensive! So, it's been challenging for me to create the home I want given the realities of my financial situation. $2,000 mirrors, $5,000 sofas, $2,500 linens and $7,500 dining room tables aren't exactly realistic home furnishing for the Lake Household, yet (although, I am not sure I could ever justify such pricey items).
My hard earned dollars are spent at TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Tuesday Morning and World Market. Places that offer the average consumer some average prices! Usually, I am only able to find knick knacks and wall hangings, not the larger furniture items that I would like to have.
So yesterday, I took matters into my own hands. After all, the whole premise of shabby chic is taking what you have and blending it to create the comfy look you want. Please enjoy these pictures of my first feeble attempt.
1 comment:
good for you! i can't wait to see how it turns out! i love doing stuff like that (although i have a bunch of pieces in storage that i have yet to tackle--i love finding old things and , apparently, pretending i'm going to finish the project--and mom eventually has to help, um, finish!). i have managed to do a coffee table for an extra room, a desk, an AWESOME vanity and an old chair (started stripping it down and it was a gorgeous mahoganey! and the dark, small leopard print seat is perfect!). the chair and the vanity were from my great grandmother's house, so i have a memory of her--the vanity is still the groovy 50's green but i did an enhancement to it to make it look really cute. i'm excited for you! i love the fact that i write a freaking book in every message i ever try to send! and then i write an extra paragraph explaining/apologizing for typing so much...i'm such a tard!
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