Elements of Vintage Style...BURLAP!

This weeks Element of Vintage Style...BURLAP!

Burlap is rustic, textural and charming all at the same time. Me, I love to use it for curtains, ornamental pillows and table runners. I love the look of burlap on chairs, but lets face it...it's a bit uncomfortable to curl up in a burlap covered chair and read your favorite decorating mags. Burlap is one of my "must haves" in decorating but I tend to use it to add texture and for it's aspects of vintage charm. Burlap evokes a time when a trip to town meant bringing home burlap bags of goods and livestock feed. A time when everything was repurposed and reused....even burlap. My mom cringes everytime I mention burlap in conjunction with home decor but...I. JUST. CAN'T. GET. ENOUGH!

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Curtains are my favorite use of burlap. I have them in my kitchen and I am getting ready to add them to my living room.

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The ever functional burlap note board. Organizational with rustic charm. Lovin' the red striping here!

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I love burlap on ornamental pillows. They add just the right amount of texture especially when 

combined with linen.

 

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A wispy piece of burlap is the finishing touch for this little table setting.

 

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When in doubt...add burlap. Rustic charm is added to a pristine white chair simply by adding a burlap garland ribbon.

 

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am really into contrasts. Burlap with bling makes for unique napkin rings with charm.

 

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Pick a room, grab some burlap and stencils and DEFINE THAT ROOM!

 

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Burlap shade on a chippy, white vintage lamp. Since flowers are another favorite of mine...I'm lovin' this!

 

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Flowers and burlap again.

This time on a welcoming wreath. This one is great for any time of year.

 

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Burlap ON the bed..not so much. Burlap OVER the bed....YES!

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Long yummy panels of burlap!

 

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A little burlap hassock...way too cool!

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