Shabbydabbydoo
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For the love of furniture and all things ostentatious.. Refurbished furniture and homewares..
So my love affair for restoring furniture began back in my early teens alongside my Mum. She would spend countless days and nights (regardless of the weather) out in the shed (sound familiar).
Well, it got the better of me! So I in turn would follow her. I spend a numbers of weeks just watching and asking questions (which I'm sure drove her nuts). It was then I spent $20 on a occasional table to have a go myself. Surprisely the technique came naturally and I was away.
The bond between mother and daughter grew along with the restoration of furniture.
I then after a few years decided to have a break, get married (stupidly) and start a family. While the passion was still there, time wasn't. Raising 3 sons was not easy and they definitely kept me on my toes. My marriage sadly fell apart and I moved forward with my life, still yearning to get back into furniture restoration. I spent a few years dabbling here and there, but nothing to serious.
My sons grew up and I flew the nest. Yes that's right, I left home hehehe. And found myself the most amazing supportive partner. We had been together a few years and I was toying with the idea of getting back into the one thing I loved. With a naturally flair for decorating and handy man work I built up the courage to talk to my partner about it.
With a frown on his face and a roll of the eyes, he said yea sure why not. I'm not sure at this point he realized how involved he would be hehehe.
He has now become my prep boy, cleaner, handy man and buffer. Oh not to mention my taxi and my one and only :-).
So, this lends me to where we are today. With baby steps and him by my side we are going to create some stunning rustic aged and elegant pieces.
Thanks for reading
Judi and Warren xxx
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🌸 FOR SALE 🌸 "One of a kind" 9 Piece Antique reproduction 8 seater table with fiddle back chairs 2 carver & 6 normal $1,395 Includes delivery & assembly within 50kms of Scarborough. Not for the faint hearted, but I am glamorous, I am alluring, I am to die for.. I truly am one of a kind ❤ I have a drawer at either end, I was reproduced in 1993 and I have come all the way from the UK 😍 I was looking a little chippy and rickety, but the team at Shabbydabbydoo gave me a full make over and I'm ready to go! This table can be set for 4, 6 or 8 people 😊 Table measurements Height : 745 Length : 1740 (as 4 seater) Length : 2145 (as 6 seater) Length : 2520 (as 8 seater) Width : 1120 Pick up Scarborough
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Here are a few items we have in our stash 😊 Now is the time to let us know if you are interested so as you can choose your custom colour & finish. Send us a message with your ideas and we will come back with a price.. it's that simple 🌸 Don't see what you are looking for? Ask the question as we have loads of other items 😊
WOW What a week we have had. A big thankyou to all our fantastic followers and customers. Thankyou so much for your appreciation and kind words. We work very hard to bring you the very best in every piece we complete. We have all but sold out on everything ( again ) . Currently we are working on a stunning dining table. The table has 8 chairs but can be easily converted to either 8 , 6 or 4 seater. We hope to complete this piece by Wednesday. Please Keep liking our posts so you keep up with all the latest updates. Again a BIG thankyou , enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍😁
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FOR SALE "The Finer Things in Life" China Cabinet - $595 From grandma's fine china to dads match box car collection this cabinet is designed to display your DNT (DO NOT TOUCH) pieces... A place to keep away from little fingers but to still dazzle the eye... Deliciously restored for any home, in natural tones with an old vintage feel... A must have display cabinet that will add charm and character to any room in your home... The glass is inlayed between the moulding, it truly is a must see piece... Measurements Height : 1450 (at highest point) Width : 1195 Depth: 350 Pick up Scarborough Delivery available, fees apply.
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🌸 on sale for 1 week only my lovelies 🌸 Please share with family & friends 😊
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SOLD "A little burlesque" Bedside drawers $295 the pair From the stage to the bedroom a touch of burlesque will alway add a little spice in your life!!! Set the mood with these glamorous bedside drawers, black satin sheets on the bed, sprinkled with red rose petals... Finished in a deep taupe with charcoal highlights.. Measurements for each one Height : 600 Width : 525 Depth : 355 Payment options: cash or bank transfer Pick up Scarborough Delivery available, fees apply.
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SOLD "When is big to big?" Buffet & Hutch When is big to big? Said no one ever....... Big is better they say, big is beautiful they say... Well, I'm going to have to agree with this piece. In the past we have always done the conventional taupe and sanded back the top... This piece was different, it was talking to me.. Yes I said talking to me.. I know, I know you all think the paint fumes have gone to my head... Well you will have my hubby on your side as he reminds me on a daily basis that furniture does not talk!!! Well I hate to be the barer of bad news, but when you spend so much time looking at a raw piece it starts screaming at you... So after several arguments I have given in to this rather large lady and painted her the way she wanted.... A rusted vintage finish complete with all new hardware.. Buffet & Hutch - $995 (free delivery within 50kms of Scarborough) Payment options : Cash, Bank transfer or PayPal Measurements Height : 1960 Width : 1740 Depth: 450 Pick up Scarborough
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🌸 SOLD 🌸 Was $695 NOW ONLY $550 "Ships A-hoy" Porthole mirror Who's reflection did I see? It was not you, it was not me!!! Was it the ocean or the sea? The only way you are going to know what or who is in the reflection is to come take a look at this ornately stunning piece smothered in hand carved detail, it is truely a decorators delight... Mirror - $550 Payment options : cash or bank transfer Measurements Diameter : 1000 (including frame) Diameter : 635 (mirror edge) Pick up Scarborough Delivery available, fees apply.
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Come take a look.. We have some exciting newly finished furniture coming this month.. Don't miss out 😊
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SOLD "Ostentatiously unusual" Day seat It appears my week has been based around dreams, so I'm not going to stop now... A hunger for nooks and crannies, or the ornate details my hubby says I'm mad.. "Why do you purchase such unusual pieces?" Because I like them I replied... He scoft, and walked away.. Left alone, the thoughts of French cobbled stone roads, the smell of coffee and 50 shades of grey hit me... Sat quietly in a corner, as my coffee rests on the side table I immerse myself in a day of intense reading... No noise, no one else around.. Just the aroma of coffee and a good book... Well this no longer has to be a dream, this day seat has been finished in a rusted vintage look to help capture all your dreams. Day Seat - $350 Measurements Height : 685 (at highest point) Width : 995 Depth: 600 Pick up Scarborough Delivery available, fees apply.
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SOLD "The Dreamy Drop Zone" French Provincial Hall Stand Make your house a home with this convenient drop zone french provincial hall stand. The perfect place for the kids to hang their jackets, dad to leave his hat or mum to place the umbrella.. But... The other way to look at this piece, it will add a dreamy entrance to your home with a vase of pretty pink tulips, a clear vintage umbrella hanging on one side and and a navy & white check scarf hanging from the other.. After all, the kids will only dump their jackets along with their school bags and shoes in the kitchen and dads hat will end up god knows where... Have the entrance your friends will envy.... $595 Measurements Height : 2110 (at highest point) Width: 895 Depth: 350 Pick up Scarborough Delivery available, fees apply.
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