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15 upcycled headboards for shabby chic and vintage themed bedrooms

28th January 2015 by The Shabby Chic Guru Leave a Comment

15 upcycled headboards for shabby chic and vintage themed bedrooms

One of the easiest upcycles in the bedroom is the headboard - which can be made of literally anything you can find, from a couple of old doors to a pile of reclaimed wood. Here, I share some of my favourite upcycled headboard designs. Some are already shabby chic and others could be given a shabby chic finish with a little ... read more

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Shabby chic curtains and window dressing ideas

28th October 2014 by The Shabby Chic Guru 2 Comments

Shabby chic curtains and window dressing ideas

When it comes to dressing your windows, there are plenty of options in a shabby chic room. Traditionally, the fabrics in shabby chic design are of course vintage in style, perhaps a little worn, soft cottons and old French linens, vintage floral patterns and ticking stripes, lace and frills. But there are infinite ways you ... read more

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35 awesome shabby chic wedding ideas

25th August 2014 by The Shabby Chic Guru 3 Comments

35 awesome shabby chic wedding ideas

If you've got your heart set on a shabby chic themed wedding, we hope that this collection of photos will provide some inspiration for how you can decorate your venue. Welcome signs Invite guests into the wedding venue with a shabby-chic themed sign. This could be printed or presented on reclaimed type materials such as ... read more

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Upcycling in shabby chic couture

23rd January 2014 by The Shabby Chic Guru Leave a Comment

Upcycling in shabby chic couture

We've all heard of recycling, but have you heard of upcycling? This is a type of recycling that involves converting unwanted materials or useless leftover products into something that is of better quality or has a better environmental value. Upcycling vs downcyclingThe first time the word 'upcycling' was used was by ... read more

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How to create a shabby chic mirror

1st January 2014 by The Shabby Chic Guru Leave a Comment

How to create a shabby chic mirror

Shabby chic mirrors are my favourite accessory for the home - especially rococo mirrors  with a distressed brushed metallic finish. On this page I'll explain how you make a shabby chic mirror, and I'll share with you my favourite shabby chic mirror tutorials which show you what you can make for just pennies. This technique ... read more

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