I have been obsessed with ideas for the Tahoe project since I returned. Barbie wants the entry to make a statement. Here is where we are at right now. We purchased this great Bench from Noir/CFC. The table is also from Noir/CFC. Yvonne from Soft Accents made the beautiful black and white striped french style cushion. The fabulous pillow came from Dani at Patine http://www.patinedecor.com/Patine_Decor/Home.html
So here is what I have come up with. We are going to use my go to simple black rod from Antique Drapery Rod in black http://www.antiquedraperyrod.com/catalog/displayitem.asp?Product=1156
We are going to do big heavy linen (not burlap) curtains that will give the feel of burlap but not fade or smell like burlap.
via nicolehollisdesign.com
They will be tied back with heavy rope similar to th. Only we are using these amazing beauties that I found at Michaels while shopping for ribbon. Aren’t they fabulous? The rope is $5.99 and the tassels are $9.99!
We are going to do a similar treatment to below at the top, without the grommets. I am not a big fan of grommets. Instead we will use drapery pins that you will not see.
via remodelista.com
We will tie ropes similar to the above to these black rings that will be attached to the rod . I usually get mine on Ebay or here at Home Depot as they are much cheaper!!
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Decor-Blinds-Window-Treatments-Drapery-Hardware-Curtain-Rings-Clips/N-5yc1vZaqc5
Katie Baker is going to make a couple pillows out of this jute webbing weaving it like a chair seat on the front.
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/JW9/Upholstery-webbing.html
We are looking for a big faux bois pot for the center of the Noir table that we can fill with branches. Anyone know a good source? This one is no longer available from Terrain is no longer available. It needs to be big but not too heavy!!! Any sources will be greatly appreciated!
I am in love with everything you are doing here. Thanks for the great tip on the tassels and rope tiebacks from Michaels! I just might have to steal this idea for my current log cabin renovation.
Love the rope details! If you cant find the faux wood vase, maybe a dark stone one would work instead? I do love how you are bringing in the natural elements,
Oh I can hear your creative juices flowin' from here. These are such cool details Cindy, I love the rope ties and the heavy linen instead of burlap and the fabric on the bench seat. It's all coming together and it's definitely grand!
Cindy,
What a great foyer. The selection of materials is so ideal for the mountain setting. I love your style. The tassels are great, who would have guessed Michael would have them?!
Karen
Hi Karen
I know for some reason our Michael's here in Salinas of all places is a good one!! They have some great cork pillows too!
Love where you are going with this!!!
I think you are having too much fun!!!
We are having fun!! We make a good team!!
LEFT OF THE SQUARE AS YOU DRIVE IN!
SOMETIMES, I think I have LOST IT ALREADY!
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I think there is an antique shop in SONOMA on the RIGHT of the SQUARE who has those planters you seek!I read another BLOG awhile back WHO's I cannot recall where there were some!NOT CHATEAU SONOMA but before them!Love the curtain IDEA………..
Are ALL your sources pretty much down your way?Upholstry , pillow maker etc………..I may need a SLIPCOVER DAME!
I sent you an email! I know exactly who you are talking about will pass on to Barbie!!
I love seeing your creative brain at work full speed!!!
Hi Cindy, it's looking divine over here, all the tricks of the trade are adding all the right kind of rightness to the designs, like roping up the panels.
I am so looking forward to you giving us that final reveal in a virtual tour.
As for jute tone knits, yes they can be done, and a colour match can be matched to samples.
Sizes as well, with out the feather and with the feather inserts.
Your really wowing us, so much so I am sure we wish we were all moving into this dream home.
Xx
Dore
Thank you so much Dore!
The faux bois container would be really nice…but if you can't find a faux bois container you like…you might try some birch bark wrapped around a plain container and tied with jute or raffia…to continue with the natural/organic feel…
Great ideas !! She has a ton of birchbark from her daughter's wedding!!
ok. i'm not sure this is exactly what you're looking for but look at these:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sage-Co-12-inch-Cement-Faux-Bois-Planter/9538773/product.html?refccid=SYPJXPTP53YK6ICHWHFTZCXZYI&searchidx=0
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sage-Co-23-inch-Faux-Bois-Planter-On-Pedestal/9538622/product.html?refccid=TJGSDPEOMDI37ASF3NY4GJMZEI&searchidx=12
and also here:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/birch-bark-vases.html?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=product-pages&utm_campaign=left-nav-sub-cats
these would be perfect I think but they're sold…:(
http://www.finnegangallery.com/antiques/index.php?page=out&id=185
Woo Hoo thanks Nancy…I will check out when I get back to the office! Thank you so much!!
love this post, I just came up with a DIY rope tie back idea last week..check it out for inspiration…pinning yours! Christine from Little Brags
forgot to give you the link
http://littlebrags.blogspot.com/2015/01/diy-rope-tie-backs-restoration-hardware.html
Thanks Karena his stuff is fantastic!! I will pass along to Barbie!!
Here is the artists link http://www.gbfinewoodworking.com/sculptures.html
xoxo
K
Love that table Cindy. A friend of mine has opened a gallery and has works by Gary Burditt and he does these incredible vases out of wood. Take a look http://www.galleryvfinearts.com/new-gallery-5 there are several styles in the gallery.
xoxo
Karena
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