As Duhgall looks on (wondering what I am doing), I will start from bottom to top in creating the little coffee table (an old trunk) vignette.
1. Start with a base – like a runner or piece of vintage linen. I am using a ruffled burlap runner that I made. The texture of the burlap compliments the nubby texture of the area rug under the trunk.
2. For balance, I stacked books on one side and placed an ironstone platter on the other end. I chose this ironstone platter because it has a great brown crazing to the glaze, which compliments the burlap runner and trunk.
3. Drape a little vintage doily over the edge of the platter. I chose this piece because it pulls together colors in the room and compliments the vintage floral pictures on the wall.
4. Place a flower arrangement on the platter. The old Majolica pitcher has a sunflower on the side and is the perfect match for the bouquet.
5. Stack some books on the platter. I like to use books to bring a vignette “up” for balance. This particular vignette has FIVE levels to it. I also like to choose books that either have a similar theme (hence the squirrels) and colors that will pull the vignette together. Try to have the covers of the books coordinate with all of the colors within the grouping.
6. Add a few playful squirrels to the top.
7. The old clock was added for yet another height and brings your eye downwards. I also love the parchment color of the clock face and the worn black patina of the metal body.
8. Add a small family photo and a little box to hold a remote control for the TV – and there you have it, a lovely layered vignette.
If you only do one thing to make a coffee table look beautiful, just add a bouquet of fresh flowers. Sunflowers make me happy and remind me of summertime and the works of the artist, Vincent van Gogh.
With just a few items from around the house, anyone can make a pretty grouping. Just have fun with it and enjoy the process!
Thank you for that lesson, I love the runner you have too, I think I just might practice! ;D
ReplyDeleteI love layering. That is the funnest part. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteBecky you did a wonderful lesson.
ReplyDeleteI love your little squirrels and your book too. Thanks for the lesson.
Beautiful! I was just looking at your home tour pictures again this weekend. The squirrels caught my eye. They are so cute.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant lesson. It's amazing what layering can add to the vignette.
ReplyDeleteLovely Becky and thanks for the lesson. I think layering is so hard for a lot of us; I know I always stop too soon and then it just looks busy. Do you use a frog to get the sunflowers to look so pretty?
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ReplyDeleteBeautifully done...I love your trunk!
and the playful squirrels are adorable.
Have a sweet day and see you soon,
Hugs, Elizabeth
Love it!...thanks for the simple steps, I've been wondering how everyone was creating those lovely Vignette's!
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Lazyonloblolly
That was a wonderful lesson. Now I feel inspired to go gather a few things and create one for my bay window. You've made it easier!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely inspiration! Adore the coffee table.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Donna
This is fabulous, Becky. I think I learned a little bit with this post, such as heights. It looks so pretty! Great job! Oh, love that clock!!
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Janie
Gorgeous Becky!!
ReplyDeleteDeborah xoxo
If you could only see me! It can take me all day and still it never seems quite right. When I actually like what I've done, I take a picture to make it easier on me the next time.
ReplyDeleteWhat would our homes be without layering?! I love vignettes, so much so, my husband knows what they are.
ReplyDeleteYours are lovely...thanks for sharing.
I just love the burlap runner! And I agree, fresh flowers are the best decorative accessory bar none. I once read a quote that said something like, "If you have two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a lily with the other." Words to live by in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI love the layered look and used to do it often before I had such a big house to dust. But the look is soooo warm and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteI just love your burlap runners Becky. I could do this with my coffee table. I am terrible at vignettes, so I'm glad you went through this step by step:>)
ReplyDeleteThe main thing about what you do is that it doesn't look at all contrived, which I sometimes find with tabletop vignettes. Yours is lovely and real.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the stone ware platter!
ReplyDeleteWonderful...I'm all about the layering!Love the little squirrels!
ReplyDeleteSuper vignette. I love how the majolica pitcher ties all the colors together. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteDifferent heights and textures and meaningful treasures, makes for a lovely vignette! Thanks for sharing the beauty.
ReplyDeleteI scrolled down and saw your lemon bars and my stomach is begging for them now....I must try those, it's been ages since I've made lemon bars. I'm drooling.
~ Violet
As usual, beautifully done! Thanks for the lesson! Everything you put together is adorable.
ReplyDeleteNo one can make a wonderful vignette like you can, Becky!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and very charming vignette! Adore the squirrels! Xoxo,Jenn
ReplyDeleteLovely...you have a great talent for such things...blessing dear Becky.
ReplyDeleteWow...thanks for the lesson!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty:)
You have such a special touch putting things together Becky! I am going to re~do my table! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Maryjane
Such a lovely post! Your table is amazing. Hugs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflowers, the clock and the squirrels. I guess that would mean that I love it all!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I find it fairly easy to decorate a rectangular coffee table but I'm finding it a little more challenging with the large square coffee table in our family room.
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