Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

Do you like the depth that texture gives to your decor?  The top shelf on my small book case has some great examples of using texture in small ways for a big impact.   My granddaughter and I went 'exploring' the other day, and I found this old amber bottle against a tree near the road.  It's probably a beer bottle, but I liked the color, and the short neck, so I brought it home, and washed it off, and here it is. Some of the dirt residue can be seen inside it, but I don't mind.  At first I tied a tag on it, but didn't like that, so I rummaged through some old jewelry, and found this filigreed heart from years ago, slipped it on some lace I found at a yard sale, and looped it over the bottle.  Love the texture of the lace and heart.  Something old and dirty can become a treasure with a little imagination. It sits beside this bottle.  I like its unique shape, and had already accessorized it with burlap ribbon and this cross bookmark that was m...

Texture is an important factor for interesting design.  It comes in many forms.  In the photo below, texture is plentiful.  This is a vignette in the foyer.  The picture is an old one from Home Interiors.  The frame was brown until I painted it with ASCP Olde White, and distressed it.  I also added some ASCP dark wax. This photo better shows the texture added by distressing, and waxing the frame. Another item with distinctive texture is the lampshade.  ($10.00/Wal Mart). The shade has an embroidered design. Texture is found on the candlesticks, and the ribbon tied around them. Here I used the HDR feature in Picasa to accentuate the metal's texture.   The cloth on the table is the scarf I purchased in women's clothing at Wal Mart for $5.00.  I have used it as a table runner, and now have it doubled and covering this  table. This is the reverse side of the scarf.   The resin shelf ...