this week...some pre-spring changes.
I thought I'd have some fun playing with this
vintage berry tote...before taking it to the shop to sell.
Filling it with lots of whites and touches of green
creates a nice contrast with the wood.
Did you notice the beautiful curved wooden handle?
I know I can't keep everything...problem is,
I'm really liking this berry tote.
I'm really liking this berry tote.
I need to find something else to sell.
Here's to the coming of Spring!!
Blessings,
Mary Alice
Partying at:
Jennifer Rizzo
Common Ground
Rooted in Thyme
Shabby Art Boutique
Mary Alice, I'm sorry, but you might have to keep that one! It looks perfect there! My favorite look-rustic mixed with some 'pretties.' :) Also, love that gorgeous mantel!
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The darkness of the brown really lends some depth to the sitting area. It's a lovely touch! {And I'm swooning over your couches.}
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Meredith
I was going to say.....that would be hard to part with! :) Here in the NW we're ready for Spring too, but it may be awhile.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Alice, Your berry tote brings back memories. It makes you always wonder what happen to the vintage pieces that people look at you as though you lost your mind. I love vintage and seeing some of the different pieces makes me think of yester year. I sometimes think I would like to go back. Just kidding, I know we can't. You want Spring and we are getting snow. Have a wonderful day. Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice. I think I would keep it, too. I so love your mantel. It is just gorgeous. Deb
ReplyDeleteI love it and don't think I'd be able to part with it either!
ReplyDeleteOh I totally understand how you are hating to let that one go.....it's AWESOME!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute little display...love the wall color! And your bows are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tote Mary Alice!I too love that curved handle.And those white lids too!Cool color bottles!
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Anne
I am thinking that is a keeper with the lids and on the table it is so charming, wood and white goes so well. Di
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your berry tote! I want one!
ReplyDeletethis is such a pretty room, love the yellows that are so Springy, and love the way that looks on your coffeetable. Great mix! wish I was close, I'd take it off of your hands quickly!!
ReplyDeleteLove the berry basket. Looks great in your living space!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice,
ReplyDeleteThe berry basket is so cute. I love the spring look to it. Ohhh how I want winter over and spring here.
Kris
Lookin' good, Mary Alice!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the berry basket and everything inside it.
-Revi
I love the basket. I would have to keep it.
ReplyDeleteI would have to keep it. Love how you have it filled with ironstone and the fern.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a berry tote and it is charming Mary Alice. It is difficult to sell treasures like that.
ReplyDeleteKeep the berry tray!! Useful, perfect for every season, vignette heaven, counts as storage, and....well it's just awesome! You have no choice. You gotta keep this one. :) Your table looks wonderful. Love the lids, and white with all the greenery!!
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I do the same thing. I buy things TO SELL and then I KEEP.... ugh! It is so hard sometimes. I made a new rule that when I buy something and keep it, I have to get rid of something else! That way I can enjoy the new things for a short while. Try it!!!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty! Everything looks so light and spring-like! Love the berry basket too! I can see why it will be difficult to take to the shop! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Alice!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't sell the Berry Toe!!!!
It goes great with your room and it's such a different tray. I love it!!!! I'd love to get one!!!
Pam
xox
Keep the tote! But then again, I have a shameful number of wooden totes and caddies.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have to keep it as well! Love the curved handle. I also like your three little chairs under the mantle. so cute! Jean
ReplyDeleteYour room is so pretty with its Spring colors. Blue and yellow are perfect during the warm weather. Love your berry tote. I don't blame you for wanting to keep it. Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do and NOT sell it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt would be hard for me not to keep everything! I love the curved handle!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and feminine. I wouldn't sell the berry tote (unless you want to sell it to me -- that would be just fine!). Love the whole room!
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Your room looks very cheerful now with the spring touches, Mary Alice. I don't think I could part with that berry tote either. Just remind yourself how unique it is and that you may not find another. :)
ReplyDeletethat is SOOO cool! i love the rustic touch it adds and love that strap on it!
ReplyDeleteYour rustic berry tote is a nice contrast to your pretty yellow sofa, but I'm having a hard time looking at the tote with those cute chairs in the fireplace looking at me. :)
ReplyDeleteCouldn't you find something of your husband's to sell instead?
Oh No, don't sale the tote!!! I love it and sold one once that I wish I hadn't sold. Fill it with stacks and stacks of white dishes and just sit back and stare.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
I would have a hard time parting with that particular tote. It's very unusual and it's in amazing shape. I agree. Find something else to sell and keep this piece, at least for awhile.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of the darker wood from the tote with the white ironstone is wonderful. Add in the greenery and you have my favorite vignette. Great reminder that spring will soon be here!!
ReplyDeleteOh...my...gosh....I was here and read your post on your little French sink, but I neglected to scroll through your previous posts. Well...I did that today, and what a treat!!! Your house is amazing! I absolutely LOVE it! Love all the crusty, chipped up, doors, hinges, columns, shutters, ironstone, etc. I'm in Heaven!!
ReplyDeleteI always wonder if anyone else "really" lives with all of this stuff in there house...and here you are!
I'm NOT alone!!! Yay!! Wait until I show my husband, you're worse than me!!! and I mean that in a good way. lol.
You are awesome, Mary Alice!!
Oh, don't sell the tote.
You m'y friend are definitely valued and by far not worthless. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to visit and your comments always joy me to a deepest level.
I love that fireplace mantel, I have always wanted one of my own, but have yet to stumble across that one with the right kind of rightness as yours displays.
I did find one, in vintage English pine that I used in a model home as a headboard to a full size bed, I button tuff the center opening with a great piece of fabric onto a piece of plywood then attaching the piece in the opening to then mount the whole mantled piece to the wall, what a beautiful statement it made.
Your piece inspires your room daily I am sure of that.
Thank you for adding beauty to my weekend, looking to you as inspiration.
Xox
Doré
Oooop's.....
ReplyDeleteI Forget to mention that your berry tote is a piece to love, it's definitely something I would add to my designs finding a place in my homes decor.
Xoxo
Doré
Oh you have to keep it for quite a while!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on the table and the staging possibilities are endless!!
I think so many people are ready for spring!!! Your berry basket is striking with it's lovely curved handle. Just think how many wonderful vignettes you can do with it... like the one you have now!
ReplyDeleteI have seen so many things with little birds lately. I love your little birds.
ReplyDeleteI have two items with birds and I must put them out for spring.
Very Springtime Fresh... I think we're all getting the Spring Fever this time of the year!
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
Got to get out my wooden tool box and get to work! You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteThis is really chic table! Love the pretty palette and cute vignettes. Got my eye on your next posts.
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