...I have a bunch of new crochet-trimmed pillowcases as well as cushions that I want to list in my Etsy shop in the next little while so I've started to photograph them, the first (and often most time-consuming!) step in setting up a listing... I initially set up my first pairing of pillowcase and cushion on a bed which already had the simple striped duvet cover below on it...
...and, while I thought the resulting photo as not bad, I looked around for something that could maybe spruce it up a bit more and spotted a folded faux fur blanket on a stool in the corner which I immediately threw on the bed,...
...and was rather pleased with the overall look which I thought went nicely with a concrete and linen lamp which sits on the night table next to the bed...
What do you think -- a winter bed, perfect for cozying up with some good books?!... I have to admit that I was initially not sold on faux fur blankets (which seem to be everywhere these days|) because of their synthetic nature; I like, as much as possible, to furnish my home with natural textiles, such as cotton, linen and wool (I have a lovely ever-growing collection of wool blankets which I really like!)... However, two of my daughters really wanted them on their bed so, yes, I caved in and then, last year, I bought another one to use as a last-minute Christmas tree skirt which quickly became a favourite living room blanket as soon as its Christmas duties were done! There is no doubt that they are very nice to snuggle in and do offer an inviting and warm touch to a room's winter decor, but I wonder how well they wash in the machine... Have any of you tried to wash them?
I'm planning to be back soon with a little Valentine's Day post which I'm hoping to put together in the middle of all my pillowcase and cushion photo-taking; in case you're wondering, I have already listed the pillowcase featured in this post here, and am also hoping to list a few cushions shortly as well... I have also included my crochet pattern for little hearts which I put together last year at around this time in my right sidebar for easy access... Thanks for visiting and I hope you pop by again soon!...
that bed does look cozy! I will be looking for new pillow cases :)
Posted by: Kelly O. | February 06, 2018 at 06:31 AM
These are beautiful pillowcases... We also have a faux fur blanket after much persuasion from P, he loves to snuggle under it. It really does look lovely and cosy with your winter pillows. And no washing tips as yet to wash - worried that it will go clumpy. Let me know the results if you are brave!
Posted by: mrs robinson | February 08, 2018 at 08:48 AM
I like your winter bed very much. I have washed faux fur blankets and find it best to do it on delicate wash and line dry. I think the dryer turns them nappy.
Posted by: Jody | February 09, 2018 at 08:59 AM
Your winter bed looks very cozy indeed! We have a few faux fur blankets at our house and they are our favorites. I have had to wash them and they do lose a bit of . their beauty, but the comfort is still there.
Posted by: Tina Kercher | February 10, 2018 at 04:14 AM
There's so much about this posting that I like. The concrete lamp looks right at home with the soft and cozy bed covering. The book happens to be on my list of must reads and I want to read it in a room that looks as inviting as the one you put together! I love how you surprise us with the choices of colors in your pillows, too. The trim color doesn't look like it's in the pillow print (on my monitor) but it also looks right at home with the colors of the florals. It perks it up with the unexpected. I delight in how you take chances and they all turn out great. Thanks for the inspirations! I enjoy sewing bowl cozies for family and friends. Coordinating the two sides is always fun. I think I'll start mixing things up, too. After all, nature does that all the time and we love it. All the best, Helen
Posted by: Helen | February 10, 2018 at 08:51 AM