Saturday, May 3, 2014

Wacky for Wicker



Hi, everyone!  In my last post (here) I showed you how my decor is going lighter and brighter.

I gave you this sneak peak of an area that I've changed in the hallway...





...and now I'm going to give you a better look!

This is what the hallway looked like before...




I had my stack of suitcases here for many years! That has to be a record for something staying in one place!





As much as I love those suitcases, I was craving a change, so I replaced them with a stack of wicker 'trunks'.

I'm really loving wicker right now and used it a lot in this space.  I feel that it gives a lighter vibe and plays nicely with my whites.




I topped the trunks with a small pile of vintage linens.  The monogrammed one on top is a recent purchase.




I've had this barn wood chalkboard in storage for awhile and decided to hang it behind the wicker stack (with one of my favorite sayings added!)
On the adjacent wall I hung a wicker basket that I recently got, and filled it with a couple of gorgeous dried hydrangeas that my friend Suzanne gave me from her garden.  Look at those beautiful colors!





Next to the wicker trunks is the huge statement piece (coat rack) that my mom got us.




From one of the many hooks I hung a wire birdcage (a Christmas gift) with a candle.




Then I totally changed out the top shelf of the rack.




I gathered a collection of wicker bottles...




...and added my old apple picking basket filled with more dried hydrangeas.


I got this at the Country Living fair a few years ago and it's still one of my favorite finds!







This chippy enamel-top table was moved from my little 'studio' upstairs to under the coat rack...




...then I topped it with a shallow dough bowl.




It holds the mail and random magazines.








So, what do you think?




Are you wacky for wicker, too?




Have a wonderful day!  And stay tuned for a fun giveaway that I have coming up! :)

49 comments:

  1. I do love wicker especially trunks, picnic baskets, and wall pockets. But please tell me you kept the suitcases or I will cry. I love the rack above the "new" table. The apple bag with the hydrangeas are lovely.

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  2. I love everything! You are a stacking expert! XOXO

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  3. I do love wicker, in fact I'm having trouble keeping my hands off white pieces when I see them. My home is quite small and I just can't keep bringing things home :) You did a great job redecorating your hall way space, Impressive! However, I do believe that new linen piece of yours with the # 3 on it was supposed to come to AZ :) Blessings, Cindy

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  4. It looks lovely. I love the coat rack, and I like the way you added the little extras, like the hydrangeas and your beautiful linens. The wicker does give a lighter look, I still love your suitcases though.

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  5. You are one heck of a collector, Susan! I have never seen your suitcases and that is quite a lot. And the wicker...wow, I couldn't find all of that in all my years (and that's a lot! Ha!). But seriously, I know you get out and about and everything you've done is for the best...very light and breezy and a great fresh look. I love it all! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. I think it looks GREAT.....and as much as I loved the suitcases I think I like the wicker even better for the warm weather months. You pulled everything there together beautifully. xo Diana

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  7. Oh my! Those wicker baskets are absolutely perfect! I LOVE them! Geez, I love it all! xo Jen

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  8. Oh Susan it looks great. Love all the wicker baskets. They are just awesome and you know how much I love that hanging rack. Everything looks amazing. Love love your vignettes.
    Kris

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  9. Hi Susan, Yes, I'm wacky for wicker too. I adored your stack of suitcases but the wicker trunks look fabulous as well. Your new decoration on the top shelf of the rack is beautiful too and I love your new wicker basket on the wall. What a great unusual shape.
    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Julia

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  10. I think those wicker trunks could make us all want to start a new collection! Now! Everything looks so pretty.

    Yesterday I went on a historic home tour that you would have loved. The house is over 100 years old and it was decorated so beautifully. The woman could tell you the story for almost everything in the house. Apparently she has always lived in our little town and as families have died and moved from the old houses...she's been there buying the goodies. She has gas lights that have been electrified, lots of old moulding, mirrors, chairs hanging on walls, you name it....I was swooning!

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  11. I love it, Susan! Unique and beautiful. I think my favorite is your apple picking basket w/ hydrangeas. Gorgeous!
    Always so fun to visit here. :)
    Have a lovely Sunday,
    Lin

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  12. I love everything you have changed!! That apple picking bag is the bomb. I also have wicker trunks stacked in my art room. And your mom found a great piece for you. Great changes. Di@Cottage-Wishes

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  13. Love the wicker trunks changed out for the suitcases, Susan! It does have a lighter feel, plus they make me think of picnics. : ) Love the dried hydrangeas, too! Can't wait for mine to start blooming this year. I think the three I put in after we moved in should get a little bigger {or at least have more blooms this year} so I will be looking to cut some to dry this year.

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  14. Everything looks great, I love the huge wire baskets and wicker trunks. Beautiful !!!!!

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  15. Love it! I'm headed out to an antique show this morning and will definitely be keeping an eye out for wicker baskets like your. I still love your apple picking bag...one of my favorites.

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  16. I'm a sucker for wicker, too -- these ar fabulous! And look at that sun! Could it really be? Yes, I detect spring!

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  17. Love the change! The wicker adds some great texture, great job!

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  18. LOVE all the wicker! It is so light and summery!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  19. I love the wicker trunks, I have some myself stacked. Great demijohn collection. Love it all. Nice change

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  20. I love the stacked wicker trunks! They add such great texture!

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  21. As much as I love vintage suitcases, I think the wicker trunks are a perfect change for a fresh Summer look. Well done!

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  22. Susan, I love the baskets so much. I think it looks very nice with the chalkboard and the coat rack. Blessings,xoxo,Susie

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  23. Susan,
    Beautiful texture added to your whites, gorgeous! You know me with my love of textural things, so yes wacky for wicker, woven baskets, rattan, love it all. Your stacked trunks ... L-O-V-E them.
    Once again Susan you rocked the vignettes! Nice chalkboard, boy you've been a busy girl changing out your rooms. I've been working on a few small house projects but not overly ambitious with moving furniture around like you. You work your magic and sprinkle creativity in every room, very impressive.
    Happy Sunday,
    XO,
    Vera

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  24. I always love the changes you make in your home, Susan. You have the best stuff to "play" with. What a fabulous collection of wicker baskets! They look perfect stacked.
    Mary Alice

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  25. Very cool rack!!! Small changes can make a great new look!
    warmly,
    deb

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  26. You had me at giveaway lol! No really I love your whacky wicker.. I love everything about your home. Have a wonderful day!

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  27. Good to see my hydrangeas making an appearance - there will be many, many more in a few months!

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  28. I always love to see what you are up to and you always give me great ideas.

    I am working on freshening up my vignettes and I got an idea from you - my dining room window shelf is going to lose the pitchers and bowls and get a bunch of metal baskets. I can't wait to get to work.

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  29. Those are cool wicker trunks. I have not seen many like that!

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  30. Hmmm, bet putting legs on some would make great side tables!

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  31. I love how fresh this feels. The chalkboard is adorable. I'm crazy for your clutter :-)

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  32. Yes Susan, I am wacky for wicker too! I have a few pieces I love......and I am enjoying seeing you mixing it up with a lighter touch! Those wicker suitcases look fabulous stacked together~~~Blessings~~~Roxie

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  33. Love the wicker pieces stacked together. I have a few wicker pieces...one is a huge basket that I've got at a show back in 1992. Love the coat rack and the white table too. Everything looks great!!
    ~Cindy

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  34. Susan that coat rack is to die for!!!! I love how you decorated the space with everything. I'm so glad you didn't make us wait long to see that space after teasing us with the pic!
    Leelee

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  35. Hi Susan,
    Yes, I am so ready for wicker! Love your trunks all stacked up. I have been trying to get a collection to stack in my entry. So far I have two. Just picked up a pretty unique one last week. Mine are not as tall. They are picnic hampers, but love the two I have so far. That apple basket is to die for and everything looks wonderful! I have a give away at last weeks SYC if you are interested in entering.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  36. You always have such unique collections to decorate with. I like the wicker suitcases. They're a great change for summer too.

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  37. the wicker looks great and gives you a lot of storage, too--love that:) and you apple basket is so my favorite! have a great week!

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  38. You certainly have some fabulous wicker pieces...and I LOVE the apple picking basket!...you keep your home so interesting and beautiful when you are always changing things about...

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  39. The hydrangea with the light green and pink blossoms are so, so pretty. There is so much great stuff to look at here. I think I love that apple picking canvas piece best, but there are a lot of close seconds.

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  40. Yes! Wacky for Wicker - well done. (Is that like coo-coo for cocoa puffs?) Love your wicker crates stacked up, and your bottles...it's a fun change!

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  41. Just my style.....love it all..

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  42. This looks great!!! You're right, it does have a lighter look. The hydrangeas are so pretty.
    I LOVE the apple bucket!! Great job pulling your new look all together, Susan.
    Debbie
    xo

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  44. Hi Susan, catching up on email. Love what you have done here. The baskets are so perfect. I like vintage suitcases but baskets are more my thing. What you did on that tope shelf is so pretty too. Digging the demi johns!!!

    Cynthia

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  45. It's beautiful, Susan! What a treasure your mom gave you! Everything looks perfect!~~Angela

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