Shabby chic often doesn't get the credit that it very well deserves. This look is a great option for just about any budget because it encompasses elements that can be as simple as a rustic table all the way up to adding an elaborate chandelier to the kitchen.
The overall style can be ideal for holiday parties because it is so approachable and homey. Guests will feel relaxed and at ease when walking into a shabby chic dining room.
Pick up a secondhand wood dining table and side chairs — spray paint the chairs white for an easy and relatively inexpensive way to go in this direction for the dining room. Place a boutique of teacup roses in the center of the table to gussy things up a bit. In the kitchen — think white washed, antique and sea glass!
• House of Turquoise
• Alkemie
• A Beach Cottage
• Shabby Chic
• Desde My Ventana
Images as linked above
Apartment Therapy's Sofa Shopping Guide
Nikki’s Sweet and Cheery Print Studio
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Sprout Side Table
5 Things Paris Taught Me About Travel
Recipe: Ham, Cheddar & Chive Egg Bakes
This look is fantastic, so casual and welcoming! The first room via House of Turquoise just wonderful.
The last picture is wonderful! I've seen that same kitchen somewhere else but from a different perspective... I have to say it tops my list o' kitchens.
Shabby is easy. Chic takes a special touch. Most times real people try it, they just get thrift store.
AT, you really need to do a better job sourcing photos. A generic link to a site like House of Turquoise isn't very helpful. If you don't feel compelled to trace a photo back to the original source (which you should), a link to the exact post where you found it would be helpful. Thanks.
btw if anyone else wants to know, here's the source for the first photo.
i love this look and try to mix itin a lot '
I agree, tequila. I blogged a whole post on the same sort of topic, except aimed at Pinterest users. http://elishaetc.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinterest-problem.html
Love it! I really like the use of the subtle color and assortment of textures & furnishing to give a unique feel.