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How-To: The Nordic Style Christmas Tree Basket

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:00:58 +0000

As I was naming this blog post yesterday, it occurred to me just how simplistic and all around ‘common-sense-esque’ it sounded. How hard can it be to put your real Christmas tree in a basket? The truth is I’ve been trying to figure out how to use a basket (in lieu of a tree skirt) for my real Christmas tree for the last few years, and I finally figured out a set up that works. So here we are! You see with real trees the stands are often 20″-24″ at their widest point, making it difficult to disguise in a basket without the basket being MASSIVE. I recently came across a 16″ diameter plastic tree stand that holds a 6′ tree. Our tree this year is a real Fraser Fir, known for its more “open” Nordic feel. The top of the tree thins to a single branch with a few small off shoots. Technically, the tree is a 7-footer, but considering the sparseness at the top of the tree, I decided to give it a whirl with the 6′ tree stand. And SPOILER alert…it works great! The 16″ tree stand diameter makes the basket so much more doable. Here I’m […]

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5 Clever Ways to Incorporate Blanket Storage In Your Home

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:00:34 +0000

This time of year I find myself reaching for a blanket almost daily. Whether it’s to curl up with while watching a movie or adding an extra layer to the bed as we go to sleep. So I like to keep extra blankets out and around for easy access, but how do you incorporate them into your home decor so they’re not just in a stack on the floor or draped over furniture? Today I’m sharing some clever ways to incorporate blanket storage into your home decor, so they’re not only easy to grab, but also act as pretty accessories when not in use! Photo via The Ranch Uncommon 5 Clever Ways to Incorporate Blanket Storage in Your Home DecorClick To Tweet Available through Couleur Locale. Available through Urban Outfitters. Available through West Elm. Get the blanket ladder tutorial here. Follow

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DIY Woven Paper Basket for Design Sponge

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:32:15 +0000

This week brought on one of those “pinch me” moments when the tutorial I’d created for Design*Sponge went live on Wednesday. But to really explain the magnitude here, I need to step back. Design*Sponge began in 2004 and was really one of the first design blogs I had ever read. Today, it’s an institution in the design/blog world, so when I saw the email come through asking if I’d be interested in working with them, my jaw hit the floor and then, of course, morphed into a huge smile as I looked up at Ken and said “Guess what!!” The basket itself is quite a budget project as kraft paper bags from the grocery are used to form the mass of it. Then any large leather belt will work for the handles. Mosey on over to Design*Sponge for the skinny! Happy Friday You Guys!

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