This site is dedicated to highlighting the Victorian Era and the 1920s Flapper movement, of course with a modern twist. Learn everything from how to transform your home into a Shabby Chic abode, to transforming your person into an elegant embodiment of respect and dignity with a contemporary flare. You will find all manner of information on takeaboo.com including content on furniture, decor, and antique goods! Additionally, all of our info is presented in a very digestible and easy to [continue reading..]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Get the Shabby Chic Look With These 8 Decor Essentials
Shabby Chic is a decorating style that began in Great Britain. The end goal is to achieve an overall effect of informal elegance in a room. This fun and feminine style became popular in the 1980s and has been gaining strength since. It started as a rejection of expensive quality decor that was fashionable with the upper middle class. Creating this relaxed style in your home can be fun and inexpensive. Everything in a room is recycled, up-cycled, and lived-in. [continue reading..]