It is something that can not be reproduced very easily. Paint just doesn't chip off or look as nice on a piece of freshly painted furniture.
There is something to be said for age, bumps and scrapes!
Even though I have a love for old painted furniture I also appreciate the fine old pieces (natural wood) as well.
I don't have many of those pieces in my home but I have sold a few and I appreciate the time and energy it took to create each piece.
I don't think my sweet mother totally understands my love affair with it. But, she enjoys my decorating and can see the warmth in it.
So, this post is a salute to old and chippy pieces!
Enjoy!
4 comments:
amen!
My problem isn't Shabby Chic....it's having a passion for Shabby and Tuscon decor together. So, my kitchen, bedroom,bathroom have a Tuscon flair. Then the other half of the house the rooms are in French Country. Somehow I've managed to tie it in by color, but heaven forbid if I try to pull in another design. My hubby thinks my overstuffed FC couches are miserable to sit on for any length of time. I adore them and saved for many years to buy (the one of a kind) couches. I'm giving him the family room to furnish...so he thinks, LOL!
Sweet Wishes,
Sara
You hit the nail right on the head.
To Chippys, we love you.
Julie
Beautiful! Hmmm ... I wish we could all age with thte flair of 'chippy' and shabby chic'!!!
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