Shabby Yet Chic

Decorating idea for playroom…help?

I am thinking about doing a beach theme for a playroom. It is for two small children. I would do a loft bed and make it the surf shack, with thatch roofing and distressed painting. Storage underneath in bins. Any cute ideas for wall coverings, window coverings, decor, etc. I do not want to go to overboard on the theme…I think I may get tired of it soon. I do have one tall bookcase that is shabby chic. Not sure how that will fit into the theme, but I must keep it (one drawer and 4 shelves). I would love some help and any ideas on how to make this cute, yet able to change later on if I want to. Any suggestions or websites to view would be apreciated. Thanks so much!!!!

maybe you could some how make grass skirts into valances(sp) and then at Lowes they have these bamboo type shades that role up and down, just a thought.

Shabby Chic Furniture

Titian Tv Stand $220.00 Our Titian Collection has a simple yet eyecatching design that is matched with incredible durability. The TV Stand features a simple body that makes it perfect for any space. A spacious tabletop, open shelf and two deep drawers provide ample storage space for all of your media needs. A neutral, classic Antique Tobacco finish allows this piece to easily complement your homes decor.Length 16.02Width…

Shabby Chic $29.32 Valuable flea market finds… A peeling, antique vanity in muted sea green… An elegant, cracked chandelier… An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, cushions… Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn objects, and the appeal of simple practical living: these are the cornerstones of what has come to be known as the Shabby Chic style. Like the cosy familiarity of a well-worn pair of faded jeans, the dilapidated elegance of an Italian villa, or the worn grandeur of faded velvets and mismatched floral china handed down from your grandmother’s attic, the Shabby Chic style is a revived appreciation for what is used, well-loved, and worn. It is a respect for natural evolution and a regard for what is easy and sensible. The hundreds of lavish photographs in this book invite you inside the unique world of Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell, founder of the Shabby Chic home decor stores, for the first time provides her invaluable and much-sought-after advice on how to re-create Shabby Chic style in your own home. With engaging text and easy-to- follow instructions, Rachel details the Shabby Chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. From flowers to fabrics to lighting, Rachel illuminates all of the elements essential to this unpretentious yet truly exquisite style. A behind-the-scenes look at a flea market lets readers in on Rachel’s personal secrets of how to cull hidden treasures from flea market trash–an old trunk, its paint peeling around the edges, can be given new life as a coffee table, while a chipped white iron salvage piece becomes the perfect frame for a vintage mirror. This book tells you not onlyhow to restore these pieces but how to find the perfect place for them in your home. Gorgeous colour photographs and accompanying text reveal how this relaxed look works with a variety of different styles, from Victorian to Mediterranean to contemporary.

Treasures by Shabby Chic by Shabby Chic $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include shades of grey.

The Shabby Chic Home $16.99 Wonderful wide–plank floors, paned sash windows, an old brick fireplace, the charm of living with a home‘s small imperfections and making them a virtue. These are just some examples of what makes up a Shabby Chic home. When she first saw what would be her future home, Rachel Ashwell, founder of the Shabby Chic line, was put off by its dark, witchy exterior, gloomy interior, and overgrown garden. But for weeks afterward, she couldn‘t get the house out of her mind. She went back, took a closer look, and started to see the charm that lay hidden beneath the surface. Excited by the challenge, she bought the house and went to work on it. Inspired by the original design of the 1920s house, Rachel was able to transform it into her bright, cozy dream home, one that had the hallmarks of a Shabby Chic home: a practical amount of space, a relaxed atmosphere, and a comfortable beauty. Through simple instructions and detailed before–and–after photographs, Rachel reveals her decorating and entertaining secrets. Even the most apprehensive novices will learn how to incorporate Shabby Chic style into their everyday life and home. Using her home as an example, Rachel shows you how to assess what needs to be replaced (in her home it was the dark tile in the pool and the bathroom doorknobs), make small structural changes (she exchanged a glass window for a glass door), and keep costs down while adding personal Shabby Chic touches. The gray marble countertop in the guest bathroom and the somewhat noisy glass–front refrigerator were fixtures she would have never chosen, but she left them alone and was pleasantly surprised by the character they added. In her previous books, Rachel showed you how to recognize beauty in overlooked places. Now, in The Shabby Chic Home , she teaches you how to find it in the nooks and crannies of your own home and then apply it to everyday life. She reveals how work, love, a lot of white paint, and Shabby Chic details can turn any new house into a comfortable, functional, beautifully designed home.

Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving $14.99 Now your gifts can reflect your warm, caring thoughts and reflect the beautiful and comforting style that is Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell shares the wonderful gift ideas she has collected throughout the years and shows you how to express your sentiments with a classic alluring style. She shows you how to pick the perfect gift for the perfect person or occasion and then how to wrap and decorate it with style. For example, instead of giving your fashion-obsessed best friend a sweater in a box, why not put it on an old antique dressmaker’s dummy? Instead of giving an impersonal holiday card from Hallmark, why not create personalized cards that fit every occasion? The Shabby Chic Gift of Giving is a perfect book for the holiday season, and it will offer year round gift giving guidance for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas or Hanukkah, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions.

Shabby She Personalized Stationery $1.52 A vintage-styled background gives these personalized stationery cards a modern yet chic feel.

Dorm Room Blouse $38

Light Grey Shabby Chic Cabinet with One-Drawer and Two-Doors $417 Light Grey Shabby Chic Cabinet with One-Drawer and Two-Doors

Light Grey Shabby Chic Two-Tiered Wall Shelf $78 Light Grey Shabby Chic Two-Tiered Wall Shelf

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Lilac $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Green $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Tan $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Blue $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Silver $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Solid Pink $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel.

Capital Lighting 4-Light Chandelier in Shabby Chic $219.9 Free Shipping. Shabby Chic petite chandelier. Crystal included. Bulbs are 4-60 Watt Candelabra Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica

Shabby Chic Luxury Card Making Kit $9.99 Kit contains 13 pieces. Shabby Chic Luxury Card Making Kit Household , Scrapbooking , Paper Crafting , Card Marking Supplies and Kits

Treasures by Shabby Chic Set of 3 Mercury GlassCandlesticks $28.5 Create a stunning centerpiece with this set of three mercury glass candlesticks. Varying heights give them an element of dimension and interest. From Treasures by Shabby Chic.

Shabby She Calendars $55 A vintage, slightly-distressed background gives this photo calendar shabby chic feel.

Giverny $88 Simple yet sophisticated, this dress is sure to leave an impression on even the pickiest of critics.  A comfortable classic, the purple jersey knit top is cinched at the waist and accented by a bright purple silky skirt, giving you a playful, yet practical look any girl will love! Fit Notes: This dress Fits Generously.  Top has nice easy fit through bust, shoulders and arms.  Skirt is A-line with pockets. Top made of jersey knit and bottom made of 100% silk.  Skirt is fully lined.  To care for this dress, machine wash cold. Line dry.

GI Jane $40 There is nothing but grace and beauty about this military style dress! An olive green cotton/spandex blend has a modern looks with pockets at the bust and on the skirt. White and red ribbon detail will express your free Patriotic spirit! Dress also has a shirt collar that will make your face the center of attention and the tie at waist for another chic attribute. Buttons adorn chest pockets, shoulders, caps sleeves and the torso down to hips. Dress has a pleat on back for ultimate comfort. Straight skirt hits just below knees.   Dress is made from an olive green cotton / spandex blend.    To care for this dress, machine wash cold.  Line dry.    Dress Fits True to Size.

Recital $42 Put your best foot forward in this classy black wrap dress! Made from a comfortable, breathable cotton poplin with spandex blend, this dress makes a dramatic statement with its large collar. Dress also flaunts puffed sleeves that end, cuffed, just above the elbow and scrunched femme pockets. Full skirt hits just below the knee for full coverage and a very chic tie finishes off this dress that is perfect for any occasion!   Dress is made from cotton poplin with spandex for stretch.    To care for this dress, machine wash cold, in the delicate cycle.  Lay dress flat to dry.  DRESS FITS TRUE TO SIZE.   Sizing concern? Not the right dress for you?  Return your dress and Shabby Apple will ship you a new dress for FREE!

Maize $76 ALL SALES FINAL! THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Taking retro-chic up a notch, the Maize dress trades in 70s polyester for luxurious crepe de chine, heat-set into accordion pleats descending from the gathered neckline and dolman sleeves.  Cinch it at the waist with its silky sash, or wear it free-flowing and billowy for maximum volume and retro effect.

Quechua $76 ALL SALES FINAL! THIS DRESS FITS GENEROUSLY. PLEASE SEE OUR SIZING CHART. (We suggest you order one size smaller than you would from another retailer.) Taking retro-chic up a notch, the navy blue Quechua dress trades in 70s polyester for luxurious crepe de chine, heat-set into accordion pleats descending from the gathered neckline and dolman sleeves.  Cinch it at the waist with its silky sash, or wear it free-flowing and billowy for maximum volume and retro effect.

Raven Mama $78

Firefly Pose Skirt (Tittibhasana) $54 Supplex, Supplex, Supplex!  You will love the look and feel of this nylon/spandex blend fabric.   Your butt and legs never looked so good!  All Albion bottoms feature a special 3 waistband that can be folded over to show off your awesome abs, or pulled up to tuck in your mom pouches, leaving your tummy flat!  With a fitted top and vents at side, a slight A-Line makes this skirt flattering yet perfect for your run.  This skirt also features built in fitted shorts that tighten up your tush and don’t ride up like most other skirts, becasue they are slightly longer than other leading brands.  Graphic at bottom of skirt keeps it feminine and practical for any athlete. Comes in Black or Grey with White waistband.  FITS GENEROUSLY  Sizing concern? Not the right skirt for you?  Return your purchase and Shabby Apple will ship you a new item for FREE! ”

Andes Skirt $44

Humboldt Current Skirt $44

Treasures by Shabby Chic Tonal Damask Tan $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include shades of taupe and tan.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Floral Sprigs Blue $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white, blue and green.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Tonal Damask Blue $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include shades of blue.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Floral Sprigs Pink $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include light pink, fuchsia and green.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Floral Toss Pink $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white, light pink and fuchsia.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Medium Floral Tan $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include light pink, fuchsia, green and tan.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Medium Floral Blue $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include shades of light blue, green and white.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Paisley Grey $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white and grey.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Paisley Green $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white on a light green background.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Stripes Grey $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Fabric feature white and grey vertical stripes.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Tonal Damask Lilac $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include lilac and purple.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Large Floral Pink $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include light pink, fuchsia, green, grey and white.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Large Floral Lilac $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include lilac, purple, green and white.

Treasures by Shabby Chic Wildflowers Stripes Pink $8.98 From the Treasures by Shabby Chic quilting collection, this cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Fabric features white and pink vertical stripes.