Linda {Calling it Home} 10/18/12 Linda {Calling it Home} 10/18/12

Let's Start Tying it Up

I love all things tactile. I am drawn to textures, surfaces, gloss, shine...anything that has a feel to it. Natural fibers are my favorite....cotton, jute, silk, and wool to be more specific. I thought these were creative ways to bring some texture into a beach house without going overboard {yeah, I said it}.
For other beach house ideas, go here.

Via

You will not believe how this one started out. The rope is custom colored...brilliant, I think.

Tutorial Here

Would you add some rope to your home?

Linda {Calling it Home} 5/31/12 Linda {Calling it Home} 5/31/12

String Basket

I finally finished something around this place. Do you remember when I told you that this inspired me? Well, here is my interpretation of that

I added the string (aka floss) treatment to the rim of a basket. By the way, look how well my plant is doing....I think it is because I did not plant it.

On a recent trip to Goodwill, I picked up this sad little holiday basket

I cut off the dried cinnamon sticks and ribbon, and added a couple of decorative beads along with some gold floss.

Then I randomly chose colorful floss to stitch around the rim of the top

I must admit, I forgot how much I enjoy mindless needlework. I think the entire project took a couple of Dancing With The Stars episodes....and voila. Now what other projects would you wrap with string?