It sure doesn't feel like Spring here in Minnesota!
It's sunny, yet bitter cold and windy.
Inside things are beginning to look a little more Spring-like.
I've been slowing working on transforming my Living Room to give it a easy, breezy spring feel. I'm not completely finished yet but I can share one of the quick projects I feel helped me get the look I was hoping for.
I found two over-sized photo frames at the thrift store a while back and knew they would be prefect on either side of my large window. I gave them a fresh coat of paint and then a little distressing. That's when I hit a snag. I had nothing that would fit into the big frames. I searched and search with no luck. Finally, one morning last week I had an idea.
I remembered a handful of botanical prints I picked up at Junk Bonanza last year - Perfect! The prints worked nicely but then I hit snag #2. No photo mats to match the frame size or the print size.
That's when I decided to try burlap.
Guess what? It worked!!
I had very pale, almost white burlap on hand - my favorite type.
I simply cut the burlap to match the size of the glass and centered the print in the middle.
I had enough burlap at use on both large frames . . .
Plus a handful of smaller frames. Just because I was loving the look so much.
The burlap gives the frames a nice added texture. I have found that I like to make sure the backing behind the burlap is not white. I think it looks best when I used the plain cardboard backing most frames come with. It helps define the burlap a little better then a white background does.
What do you think?
Are you enjoying the look as much as I am?
Have a great day,
What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love the basket on the end table.
And, I love the end table. My parents had similar end tables in the house when I was growing up. I love how it looks painted.
I love the look. I think everything in your home is looking great! Very bright, cheery and spring like.
ReplyDeleteLove this look Robin especially with the botanical print!
ReplyDeleteAnne
That is such a cute look. I think I know what I'm going to do with that frame I found at the thrift store now. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteThat burlap is the perfect color for spring!
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Cindy
I love it! So soft and pretty!! I have some botanicals I've been meaning to back with burlap for over a year now. I always have so many unfinished projets!
ReplyDeleteThe burlap is a wonderful touch...I love anything burlap. Love that basket as well. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI really like the burlap matting for your prints. The texture of the burlap adds interest.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really nice, Robin. Love the touch of burlap. It is still really cold in WI, too. Crazy weather this year- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI really love this look, Robin...the texture is wonderful! I recently found an old frame that has a burlap mat...I haven't figured out what I want to frame in it yet...your botanicals are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I might have to copy this great idea. Mimi
ReplyDeleteWell - that worked out perfectly, didn't it? I haven't even though of spring decor yet - too much snow here in Toronto. Maybe this weekend I'll pull out some pretty botanical prints, too, and get started!
ReplyDeleteYour new frames and burlap backing looks wonderful! I love the look and your botanical prints fit in perfectly with your pretty flowered curtains. Really nice!
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What a great idea! The burlap really adds a lot of texture without overpowering the pretty prints.
ReplyDeleteThese are super pretty Robin! I love burlap and this way of using it adds on to the love. Thank you for visiting my site too!have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI luv them!! The 1st flower almost looks like our Texas Bluebonnets.
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great idea ;)
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I LOVE it, Robin! What a great solution and it looks great. I especially like it with the botanical prints you used.
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea!! I love it. I am going to frame a painting my niece made from a photo I took of her when she was 3 years old and living on the island of Saipan. This is the perfect matte for the painting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love it Robin!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - the frames, the botanicals and the burlap! No matter what's happening outside, it sure looks like spring in your home!
ReplyDeleteYour home is so gorgeous! What a wonderful use of burlap! Would love to have you show this post off at our Give Me the Goods Monday link party!
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wow Robin, LOVE the look of your frames. what a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteRobin, Congrats! You'll be featured at Simple & Sweet Fridays for your Burlap-Photo-Mats. Thanks so much for sharing. Don't forget to grab a button if you'd like and have a wonderful Easter!
ReplyDeleteJody
Visiting from Give Me the Goods link party. LOVE this look. It's so crisp and clean. Definitely using this as inspiration for my next photo gallery wall :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely gorgeous! I think I just might have to do this if I can find some prints I like. :)
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Love the look and texture of the burlap. So fresh and springy. ~d
ReplyDeleteI think these are beautiful! Great work.
ReplyDeleteThe burlap gives the frames a nice added texture. I have found that I like to make sure the backing behind the burlap is not white. I think it looks best when I used the plain cardboard backing most frames come with. It helps define the burlap a little better then a white background does. mattress topper covers , single razai cover
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