Showing posts with label vintage baskets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage baskets. Show all posts

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Who Says Black and Brown Can't Go Together?

 Someone recently commented that black and brown don't go together in a decor group that I follow. 

That comment inspired me to create this simple country style post, since I strongly disagree. 

Of course it helps to have some pops of white!


This sweet gathering basket that first called to me to use it for the centerpiece is filled with gathered autumn collections.




I think the black and white plaid kitchen towel layered with a few found acorns set off the color theme perfectly.


Here's a perfect example of why I think black and brown can go together like salt and chocolate. Layers of brown and black that look good to me.

The berries, found on trees in our landscape, paired perfectly with the hyacinth napkin rings and placemats for the rustic place setting.

I found these wood looking chargers at my local Walmart of all places.



Stripes and plaid in the mix, I think they work, too.




So, tell me what do you think? Do black and brown go together?


Oh, and trust me, for this last picture. 

I swear I didn't coerce Gucci to pose for this one...he made me laugh when I was taking a close up shot of the place setting and looked down to see his sneaky little face!     


Til Next Time...

Love, Hugs & Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!




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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Our White Fireplace & Mantel's Last Hurrah!

 The need to start some packing and a wee bit of spring fever resulted in
Our Mantel's Last Hurrah!
 Yes, that's right...a long distant move is on our horizon. I don't know how this, tremendously painful, move will go. We will be leaving our very special home and cherished offspring behind to a temporary place to call home. What to sell...what to take and how to NOT say, "Goodbye"...please, give me strength to persevere!

Thankfully, I have my new camera to make sure that we will have the best pics, we possibly can, of our home and those we are leaving behind :(

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Our fireplace was one of the many favorite features that stood out in our, formerly abandoned, house. The fireplace, once grey and charred from years of use, immediately got a fresh, white coat of fire retardant paint.
It is now our white beauty!


A mix of rustic collections with romantic pearls and lace are having their last show and will remain until we leave.

A favorite plaque takes center stage, with chippy shutters as a backdrop...

and other country favorites set off to the right...



A pearl collar necklace adds romance to a tiny white creamer filled with delicate baby's breath...

while vintage pearls and an old, ironstone pitcher command attention the left.

My new, little mirror (click the link to see more) and precious locket add a golden touch!


Vintage suitcases and a ribbon wrapped book flank the hearth, on the left, below....

a shabby, white basket holds heirloom lace, rustic strings and grandma's, very old pin....

and lace hearts on a pearl strand hangs off to the right.





Baby's breath in my little, copper, watering can and the loves of my life sit beside.

Always & Forever my babies they'll be!!!!

My posting will be slowing down, now...there's just so-o-o much that I have to do. I'll keep you posted on our progress and share some little projects, here and there, when I can.

'til next time......


Love, Hugs and Kisses
JP

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