Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Around the House: Tablescapes

Our house still echoes because of our lack of furniture. Not only do we not have many furnishings, we also do not have the time or funds to decorate it properly at this time. It has been a test of patience for me. I have a file folder deep with tear sheets and inspiration for what I envision here in the little blue house. However, I am learning to take my time and let it slowly come together. Very Slowly. So far the payback has been great, when we are able to acquire something, I treasure it so much more. Like our amazing patio dining table and chairs that we found on craigslist. Prior to finding that table I was itching so bad for something, I almost would have bought a modern and new table, but our table is sooooo much better. I'm so happy we waited for the table to find us. In order to make the house feel homier, I have been experimenting around the house with what we already have. Things that used to be in our old living room are now in our bedroom, you get the picture. This section, called Around the House will show you guys how the house is coming along and how we are making it our own.

On Saturday I was having a David Hicks moment. I live for his tablescapes and can get so lost in the thoughtfulness, details and balance that Mr. Hicks left the design world. I felt that our fireplace mantel was looking so bare and that was making our living room look too "just moved in." I grabbed a few things from around the house and did a tablescape of my own, including personal mementos and fruit from that days farmer's market run. The shrine is already on its last leg, but it was a fun project and one I'm sure will keep changing until we find something more permanent for that space.

a vintage DIANA camera, a baby basil plant I just started growing, a jonathan adler ornament, fresh cherimoya fruit, a prototype of our maraca wedding favors, and fresh flowers from our backyard, so much fun!

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