Shabby Elegance Bronze Finish 8-light Chandelier

Elegant, sparkly strings of cut crystal beads accent the scrolling bronze arms on this gorgeous chandelier. A bit French, kinda Shabby Chic, easy-going enough for a coastal home. 8 lights make it bright enough for a larger space. Order here for free shipping, or stop by the shop.

Birds and Branches Toile Fabric

Birds perch among branches and ferns on this traditional, elegant toile print. Dress it up for your French Country room, or mix it with Shabby Chic flair.  Flax-toned cotton makes a substantial background fabric, forgiving of dirt and great looking too.

French Shabby Chic Master Bedroom Makeover

The bedroom had to be practical and comfy, but also beautiful – they were ready for a romantic retreat. They already had a beautiful wool carpet with a trellis of ivy in shades of taupe, and a slipcovered loveseat in khaki cotton I had done for them years ago. One of the problem areas was a bank of large windows, wonderful for letting in light but also a problem with summer heat.

Top Five Interior Design Trends

Global Chic Global Chic is a mix of furniture, textiles and accessories from different parts of the world.  Ethnic prints like the Ikat have been dominating this current trend.  The Ikat print is the result of an ancient technique of weaving tie-dyed threads into vibrant streaked patterns.   They are great accent fabrics because of their pattern and mix of colors.  Chinese garden stools, which are typically made of ceramic or porcelain, can also add a touch of global chic to your room.  They come in many colors and designs.  [...]