Grain sacks, how do I love thee, let me count the ways.
I love thee, because thou hath
- versatility in decor
- usefulness as upholstery
- elegant monograms
- and other super cool stuff.
Sorry I can’t keep up with all of the thee’s and thou’s, but that really isn’t something to apologize for. It was probably going to annoy you in about 5 seconds if it didn’t already.
When I was asked to be a part of a grain sack Christmas tour, I couldn’t say ‘yes’ fast enough. You see my house is full of grain sacks all of the time. This isn’t something I just get out for the holidays.
Actually I was going to show you lots of photos of grain sacks around my house but this post is about Christmas, so if you want to see more grain sack projects, just head over to this post, 10 Ways I used Grain sacks.
So back to Christmas. I used grain sacks draped over a vintage ladder. I think I put 4 grain sacks on the ladder.
I love the monograms on the grain sacks. To give a bit of Christmas panache, I added the little boxwood wreath at the top, and placed larger boxwood wreath in the olive bucket.
And for the super lazy Christmas decorator (me) how about putting a box of vintage ornaments on a chair. It’s been upholstered in grain sack fabric too.
I did make these little mini Christmas stocking from grain sack fabric and linen. You might have seen them in my Welcome Home Post.
I love the monogram on the grain sack below. I have it draped across my linen ottoman. Honestly I couldn’t decide how to use this over-sized monogrammed grain sack, and so I chose to leave it alone. Once you cut it, you are committed. So I just draped the grainsack across the ottoman. No sew, no effort! I was going to use it for my antique fireplace screen, but finally decided instead to use a plain grain sack and have it monogrammed.
It’s is being worked on as we speak, so I can’t show it to you yet. The pillow shown below is another grain sack with a monogram. The angel winds on the back wall add a bit more Christmas bling.
Below is a close up of the monogram you see on the chair.
I didn’t use red and green for my Christmas decor this year, opting for pink and turquoise.
My approach is a bit subtle, possibly (probably) considered lazy. That’s okay by me. What do I care? I have macaroons and tea. Yum!!
Please join the other blogs on the Christmas Cheer and Grain Sack Tour.
And Stone Gable Blog has a recap of all!
As usual, Anita, everything looks fabulous! I am not-so-secretly jealous of all those gorgeous grain sacks, but I, too, will get a nice collection someday after blazing those Round Top trails! 🙂
Thank you for coming on tour with us!
You are speaking my language, just DARLING! I hope you can join me for Christmas in the Country at my site now thru December 12th. There is a link up party and over 40 blogger home tours! Hope to see you there! xxx….Brooke from
Creative Country Mom’s Vintage Home and Garden
Anita, amazing style as usual! I love the ladder with all the beautiful linens on it! You have such a distinct and ethereal style! LOVE it!!!!
I am totally in love with everything. I need to keep more grain sack stuff for my own house…I always end up selling everything! Your ladder is amazing. Happy Holidays Anita!
You have such a gorgeous collection of grain sacks…whether on a ladder or upholstered on your beautiful chairs!…I love the way you use them throughout your stunning home Anita!…
You have more panache in your little finger than a crowd of thousands! Love how you used your grain sacks Anita. I too cut hesitantly. I like to leave the real big ones just as they are. Thank you for sharing the beauty & style of your oh so lovely home.
Oh, it’s gorgeous. And the ruffled chair cover, gasp! Beautiful. Your “subtle” is lovely.
How you have used the ladder (one of my favorite things) is wonderful and shows off your collection of linens perfectly.
Oh I love those little grain sack stockings. Grain sacks are really expensive in New Zealand and hard to get as most of them are imported from France.
Your bedroom colour looks very similar to the colour I finally chose for my bedroom. I have just posted an update on the room and next week I hope to do the reveal.
Love your simple Christmas decor in the bedroom, I am going more natural this year too and have decided for the first time ever that I will include a little Christmas cheer in my bedroom.
Lee
You have such a great style. Always an inspiration.
Your Christmas decor is elegant and beautiful! I’m nuts about grain sacks as well and the monogrammed ones are always my favorite! Love your style!
I really love the fresh look for Christmas with the pinks and blues. Jo
gorgeous, I always enjoy my visits to your beautiful blog xo