First I'd like to ask a big question or two!
Why are the French related decorated items frequently given a number? What is the premise for this? Do the French really decorate this way?
Okay given that...
I found this wire basket with a No. 1 at Michael's earlier this year and have been trying to find a way to incorporate it into my decorating.
While it's been hanging around, the spool of burlap and the bag of potpourri ended up tossed in it. It finally occurred to me that I could use these two items with the basket.
My kitchen table is my work space for projects.
I had a vision of using the burlap as a liner for the basket.
I cut a small piece to line the bottom and then I started laying out the burlap along the sides. I wanted to ruffle it a bit and it took me a bit to figure out how to get the look I wanted.
I hot glued it along the bottom in various spots, gathering the fabric in little bunches to help created the ruffling, or soft wave.
I decided the potpourri wasn't going to fill it well enough, so I tossed in some moss balls for filler.
This Fresh Hydrangea is rich in smell and it has an interesting array of elements in it.
It came with two bags separating things and a few loose items.
After playing with it a bit I felt I achieved the look I wanted. I even tucked in the ribbon that tied the bag.
A side perspective
I played with it on the kitchen table and created a quick vignette.
Ultimately though I knew I'd have to move it.
I moved it to the burlap covered table.
I took away the riser under the pot....
I even tried it with the steeple shaped piece, but it doesn't work with the Tuscan lamp. I like both Tuscan and Country French decorating, so I play around with blending the two together.
Then I brought this plate out and set it on a clear acrylic stand on top of the architectural riser.
I'm never alone...my cats are always close by watching and Riley decided he wanted to get up closer to what I was doing!
So for today this is where it's at!
You know me, it will probably change again soon!
I like my trinket box that usually sets there
and I will probably have to move it back!
The wire basket may head for my bathroom soon.
I think it has a good look for that room.
This spot on the back of the commode is the only place I can put it, but I'd have to give up my other pretties there so I'm just not sure yet!!
I had a vision of using the burlap as a liner for the basket.
I cut a small piece to line the bottom and then I started laying out the burlap along the sides. I wanted to ruffle it a bit and it took me a bit to figure out how to get the look I wanted.
I decided the potpourri wasn't going to fill it well enough, so I tossed in some moss balls for filler.
This Fresh Hydrangea is rich in smell and it has an interesting array of elements in it.
It came with two bags separating things and a few loose items.
Ultimately though I knew I'd have to move it.
You know me, it will probably change again soon!
I like my trinket box that usually sets there
The wire basket may head for my bathroom soon.
I think it has a good look for that room.
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Update Saturday
I'm joining the following parties:
Between Naps on the Porch
Metamorphosis Monday
Our Home Away from Home
Tuesdays at our Home
Kathe with and E
Your'e Gonna Love It
Ivy and Elephants
What's It Wednesday
A Delightsome Life
Home and Garden Thursday
