If you're looking for a natural, textural material mixed with the usual sparkle and shine of most holiday decor, you might consider burlap.
The strong material is generally brown with a very pronounced woven texture. You'd be more likely to find it in landscaping or agriculture than in home decor, but we think the material is a perfect balance to the bright lights and polished splendor of the season:
• 1 burlap-covered chairs at a tan-and-gold tablesetting by Country Living / David Prince
• 2 strips of burlap as garland, by Funky Junk Interiors
• 3 French burlap stocking from Faded Plains
• 4 burlap gift bags by Burlap Works at Etsy




Comments (5)
Wonderful and etsy is the way to go!
Today, Lisa at Pickles and Cheese has a great post on Pottery Barn-inspired burlap placemats that are perfect for any time of year-- def check it out!
http://picklesandcheeseblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/pottery-barn-inspired-burlap-placemats.html
I used burlap in a 6" wide roll from Michael's to do a swag over an archway. Red gingham bow at the top, dark red bows at the corners, then clothespinned holiday cards to the sides. It looks cute, but not too cutesy or flashy.
The roll was found in the floral department fyi.
Isn't it itchy and scratchy?
How cute are those gift bags? What an easy/stylish way to dress gifts. I might get some to have on hand for future gift-giving too.