on the worktable: crocheted baskets

As part of my yearly goal to decorate on a dime I am trying to shop my home and create things that I would normally buy. I loved these pretty crocheted baskets but had to stick to budget on my bedroom makeover so I decided to google a pattern instead.

I feel I should mention I am not a seasoned crocheter! I am self taught and I can tell you practice makes perfect. This was a very simple to follow pattern and at no point frustrating. I haven't added the fabric stiffener yet per the instructions, but I still might. I really wanted this basket to remain soft looking and I am worried the stiffener will change that look. We'll see. Anyway- I love it and I think I will make a few more and cluster them together on a nightstand or desk to keep things clutter free!

in my house: vintage bedroom

 ...ruffles, book paper and gesso...these are a few of my favorite things.

When an older sister made the move upstairs, a shared room becomes {Sophie's Room}. It is
 sweet and white and so, so Sophie. A strict budget meant a careful planning, and lots of creative decorating.

The new {OLD} chippy iron bed instantly became the focal point of the room. Adorned with recycled bedding from Camille's room, a few new vintage pillow cases and an old grain sack, it is absolutely charming.

I was able to find interesting and unique art through the less obvious...a castoff frame that had lost its' luster makes a simple and unobtrusive center piece....paired with a milk glass lamp and a simple lampshade frame it is the perfect duo....the old primitive angel dolls keep watch over Sophie, day and night.

 Remember I mentioned I was working on a french market sign...

well it is complete and I love it.

An old canvas gets a new facelift with vintage book paper and

some beautiful hand made silky rosettes.

An old woven green footstool gets a coat of soft white

paint and hand painted wording...a bit of muslin adds a touch of textile.

A tiny chair, a treasured and timeworn piece that belonged to my Angel son,

gets a facelift with new fabric.

An old ladder gets some white paint and a good sanding...

I love the {galvanized rungs}.
Nice of the lightbulb to burn out just in time for photographing this room...

which I must add at this point...indoor lighting stinks!

I DO have a big flash and tripod, but I was lazy and in a hurry,

so I did not take it out...the lighting is really much more

beautiful than these photos depict.

Old yellow dressers are repainted...I love the way the detailed grooving on the fronts have a silver patina...

A few simple props add to the old world charm of the room...

a vintage bassinet, an old picnic basket and a white enamel bucket,

a shabby linen apron, are all sweet and simple pieces....

...a set of simple tulle curtains will complete this picture. {Sweet and Simple}.

{This is Sophie}.