Well here we are at Monday again! How did another week fly by so quickly? It always amazes me that I can blink, and find myself in a new week!
Yesterday was a rainy Sunday, and I didn't do much, but I did find a stash of burlap (my new decorating BFF) and I decided to add some to my dining room tablescape. Now, I am NOT one to change my table top with every new month, season, or holiday. To be honest, it usually only gets a new look for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The rest of the year, I try to keep it simple and neutral. Although, now that I am blogging, that could change. It IS fun to set up a new or seasonal table, I just have not been in the habit in the past.
So, I just added my burlap to the generic all year round look that my dining room table is usually sporting.
I wanted the willow placemats to show beneath the burlap, so I made the burlap mat smaller. It was so not a professional job, just a quick hack job with scissors, and then I pulled at the sides until I achieved a little bit of fringe all the way around.
I as cut strips of burlap for to wrap around the napkins like a napkin ring.
I used my thrifty find chargers that I found a few weeks ago at the GW, and some of my ironstone dishes.
The ikat napkins were a Pottery Barn purchase.
The little grass containers were a Pier 1 find.
It's far from perfect, but it freshens up the table a bit, and it only took me 20 minutes. I'm all about the fast projects, people!
Hope you have a great week! See you tomorrow!
xo
-Lisa
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Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
Beautiful tablescape! And, you know I love burlap!!
ReplyDeleteHA! Thanks Lauren, and yes, I know you share my addiction!
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Looks great! I love the napkins and the burlap napkin rings! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maury! It was really super easy!
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I love burlap and I love fast projects! Looks great!
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Thanks for taking a peek at my new blog design. I appreciate it very much!!!
I've enjoyed viewing your updates on a budget as I am trying to do the same! I pass the Liebster to you (if you choose to accept!)
ReplyDeleteKerry- I am honored to accept, and I can't thank you enough!!
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Its not fixed. Here is a website with the directions and explanation on how to fix it. Hope this helps.
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DeleteWhat an awesome idea! Wait....I thought burlap and I were BFF's....lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to the party :)
blessings,
karianne
PS You don't show up no-reply when you comment on my blog :)
Hehe! Maybe she has two BFF's? Glad to hear that my no-reply is not an issue for you. I think I have it set right now, but ya neva know...
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Simple elegance! I'm a huge fan of burlap to and hope to incorporate it into my fall wedding. Love this idea:D
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I know, it is the perfect rustic element to balance elegant decor. I use it everywhere! If you get a chance, check out my pin boards on Pinterest. There is a wedding board titled, "I Did Already, But Still..." I think I have quite a few examples of weddings that incorporated burlap.
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Don't you just love burlap, so versatile. Love your table scape. Thanks for linking it up too!
ReplyDeleteKarah, Thank you, and thanks for hosting! :-)
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