A trendy approach to Shabby Chic Decorating

Shabby Chic is a well-loved decorating style from the 1990’s, and it is back now in grand style. It was so popular back then that major department stores created new products with the look of old shabby wares. Most of it was mass produced in China!  We all remember the soft romantic look of whites and pastels, comfortable mis-matched ruffled pillows, memories of days gone by. We tried our hand at white washing furniture, old and new, giving it a distressed look. Then there was the look of bolder contrasting colors with a Hodge podge of decorating items. An example is farmhouse with a cowboy theme. Shabby Chic is again the latest trend!

What is Shabby Chic? The dictionary defines shabby as ‘an item that is faded and worn’. The French word Chic (pronounced Sheek) is defined as ‘elegant and stylishly fashionable’.   What shabby chic isn’t is defined, organized and matched! Combine the shabby chic appeal with your favorite design such as Farmhouse, Rustic or French Countryside and you will have an all-about-you design.

Start with a favorite piece of décor and build around it. Make that huge metal chicken you found at an estate sale and let that be your center piece! Shabby Chic is fun and inexpensive. Start now by shopping on Ritzy Treasures’ eBay  Store for unique décor. Most items you will find are rare vintage one-of-a-king pieces. Save money and skip the designer boutiques. Click on the link below to browse my store.