House Purchase

i have just purchased a house and im up to my eyes in dust ha ha. i am in the city centre but my dream is to create a little shabby chic kingdom :) i have just read an amazing blog from my romantic little home and have got many tips on turning the old furniture that was left in the house into to some amazing shabby chic pieces i must thank her. any other hints and ideas ARE SOOOOOOO WELCOME i have a lot of work ahead AAAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. i dont even have a kitchen. ah well all in good time i hope.