Thursday, May 18, 2017

How I Use Rattan and Bamboo in my Decor

I have been crazy bust everyday this week so don't have any new pictures to share with you so I decided to share again this post, as you may have missed it. I will have some new things to share next week as they are works in progress right now.I have always loved rattan and bamboo. I fell in love with Asian style and décor when I first got married. My Father-in-law was a pilot and also a SHOPPER! My in-laws had beautiful things that I loved. So I VERY slowly tried to incorporate that look into my decorating when we got our first house. To say I was on a strict budget is almost laughable, we had NO extra money. But Joe and I found a way to make things look nice. I want to share with you some of the things I use NOW and how I add them to my décor. I have lots of pictures so get comfy:) In the dining room I have bamboo chairs.
 I love these chairs, they are comfortable but I am thinking of recovering the seats.
 I have 2 arm chairs too.
 On this wall is a small chest that is trimmed in bamboo The mirror above it has a faux bamboo frame. On of my large baskets sits beside it.
 Here in my office are many things with rattan or bamboo. These lampshades are rattan.
 On the wall I have 2 sconces with rattan trim and a large round basket that I placed a mask into.
 On top of my desk I have this rattan basket filled with decorative balls.
 I have a large collection of baskets throughout my home.
 And this piece used to be my server in the dining room. It now holds my TV here in my office.
 My very favorite, bamboo pagoda shaped etegere!
 And another basket on this wall too.
 I love using rattan basket/trays on the coffee table of any table to corral items.
 More baskets under the sofa table.
 Behind the Oriental screen I stacked 2 bamboo plant stands and another basket/vase sits beside them.
 In the breakfast room I have lots of baskets on the walls and on the floor.

 Over the kitchen cabinets are more baskets along with some pottery. Pottery is another collection of mine:)


 In the sitting room part of the master I have this love seat. I LOVE it!
 2 woven candle sticks are on one of the side tables.
I also use baskets to elevate other items.

 On Joe's dresser is an arrangement I made in a rattan container and I used pieces of bamboo in the arrangement.
 The lamps on the nightstands have faux bamboo bases.
 On this chest I used 2 rattan placemats to make a runner.

So that is SOME of how I use rattan and bamboo. I hope I may inspire some of you to use some too! I love the look and texture it provides.

Thanks for your visit!
XO, Pinky

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

A Late Spring Mini Tour

I thought I would share a look around as Spring is slowly moving towards Summer. You wouldn't know it by the weather we have had but this week will be VERY warm for a few days. Let's look around! After it rained like cats and dogs all day Sat. it was such a welcoming sight to see the SUN shining brightly Monday morning.
 These are all early morning shots, with the sun streaming in.
 The house feels a little lighter in the warmer months.
 I feel that the details of a home really show the personality of who lives there. I have never been one to follow "trends" as I know what I (and Joe) love to be surrounded with. We like to showcase our collections and beautiful inherited pieces.
 I know that so many love the all white look but I am a person who loves color. It just isn't me to keep a room all white. I remember when we moved in here I couldn't wait to start painting and get some color around us:) It took over a year but was worth the wait.
 I will be changing the pillows and coffee table soon, to a little lighter look. Just changing pillows can make a room look very different.
 I love the shadows that are created in the morning.

 Last week my sweet hubby took everything out of the curio, and cleaned all the shelves and pieces and put it all back together. It always feels so good to get a job like that done.
 The kitchen has not been painted yet but it is a hard job to get above these cabinets so it is an item on our "to do" list.
 Birds and gardening are the theme in the kitchen and breakfast room for Spring and Summer.



 This candle holder is many years old but I love having a candle burning.
 The birdhouse lamp is one of my favorites. I usually have it on the hutch but decided this year to put it here and make a little vignette around it.

 The utensil holder and plate came from Target many years ago too. I like greens and blues in the Spring and Summer in the kitchen
 I wanted to show you this arrangement I did 2 weeks ago. I found this bunch of faux peonies at a favorite garden center for a FABULOUS price. I knew I could put them in my Grandmother's vase, that I treasure.
 The colors are perfect!
 I love the little ferns added too.
 
Thanks for your visit. Tonight as I write this I am having trouble visiting ANY blogs so hope to be able to tomorrow. I hope you all have a beautiful day and I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's day!
XO, Pinky
 
I am sharing here:

Metamorphosis Monday,


 

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,


 

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
 

Thursday, May 11, 2017

At the Table with Pretty Pastels

Good morning! We had several days of rain and I mean a lot of rain so I decided to set a pretty, pastel, cheery table! I used a flowered placemat, a turquoise charger, yellow dinner plate, pink flower salad plate and I topped it all off with a mini twig wreath acting as a nest and a bird perched on top!
 Isn't he cute?
 I love, LOVE dishes with interesting edges, they really make a setting, I think.
 The napkin ring matches well with the flowers on the placemat and the napkin.
 The runner is beautifully embroidered.
 beautiful flowers and
 birds
 I got a couple of bunches of alstromeria at Trader Joe's.
 A blue goblet and clear stemmed goblet for my juice in the morning.
 I have a set of these little garden guys.
 I placed the vase of flowers into this small wreath to mimic the one on the dish stack.

 My other set of green flatware is being used this time.



 These flowers are so pretty and last a long time. That is why florists love them.


 I am loving this combo.

 
Thanks so much for your visit. I hope you are having a good week. I want to wish all of the Mothers and Grandmothers out there a VERY Happy Mother's day on Sunday.
XO, Pinky
 
I will be sharing here;

Metamorphosis Monday,


 

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,


 

Wow Us WednesdaysFeathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 

Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Let’s Dish!

Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop

Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
 
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