tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post7592062981027586336..comments2024-02-21T06:22:36.762-08:00Comments on Beadboard UpCountry: Going Against the Grainsacks.....Beadboard UpCountryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-14288963782619460672010-07-05T14:54:20.227-07:002010-07-05T14:54:20.227-07:00Lovely round up of my current obsession with grain...Lovely round up of my current obsession with grain sacks. Have you seen the grain sack rug from Viva Terra? It's perfection.Leighahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402823468965797979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-11680875371076839722010-06-19T21:05:34.442-07:002010-06-19T21:05:34.442-07:00Great post and wonderful commentary! - The Arkansa...Great post and wonderful commentary! - The Arkansan AnglophileLandon Shockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118715538536590729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-27527804131547253192010-05-18T05:46:39.194-07:002010-05-18T05:46:39.194-07:00fantastic! that first rooster is awesome!fantastic! that first rooster is awesome!A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-2317385961535080142010-05-12T09:42:46.180-07:002010-05-12T09:42:46.180-07:00that's happened with so many antique/vintage i...that's happened with so many antique/vintage items that suddenly were <i>THE</i> thing to own...it's really sad.gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150948057255531137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-56012972029276655852010-05-11T04:58:18.233-07:002010-05-11T04:58:18.233-07:00I would love to come and visit your store one day ...I would love to come and visit your store one day Maryanne. It looks so lovely. Great chairs!Porchlight Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171642803489298973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-81696005894685536372010-05-10T07:27:45.225-07:002010-05-10T07:27:45.225-07:00Dear Maryanne, I have loved, loved those great uph...Dear Maryanne, I have loved, loved those great upholstered grainsack chairs, the best ones I have seen ever!!! and the withe chair is so lovely too!! Will wait to see the house where they are in...<br />Muchos cariños,<br />Maria Ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-31561107633874594792010-05-09T13:24:14.446-07:002010-05-09T13:24:14.446-07:00Monika,
I didn't even notice!!!!! I read it fa...Monika,<br />I didn't even notice!!!!! I read it fast except for the underwear model made me linger a bit!!!!!HAHA!Beadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-11738283754263485382010-05-09T11:37:46.978-07:002010-05-09T11:37:46.978-07:00Happy Mother's day wonderful, beautiful Maryan...Happy Mother's day wonderful, beautiful Maryanne! A warm hug, Mon<br /><br />P.S How embarrasing that my DRAFT post when live (Princess Victoria) with tons of typos and xxxx, for words to be added. Glad you commented so that I could take it down! You must have thought I was totally intoxicated! (:Splendid Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739037894424062942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-74536293703369254702010-05-06T11:36:43.772-07:002010-05-06T11:36:43.772-07:00Lovely, lovely pillows. Beautiful blog.Lovely, lovely pillows. Beautiful blog.Meg Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529576295040981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-1586294664119899822010-05-06T08:52:58.833-07:002010-05-06T08:52:58.833-07:00Bingo!
Great post!Bingo! <br /><br />Great post!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-9301050227475606732010-05-06T07:52:38.853-07:002010-05-06T07:52:38.853-07:00i like your style gals!!!!
you tell it like it is ...i like your style gals!!!!<br />you tell it like it is <br />without mincing any words.<br /><br />i agree on all points.<br />and i will be back for more!!!!<br />xxRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-84660697854520566702010-05-05T18:42:22.119-07:002010-05-05T18:42:22.119-07:00Thanks Maryanne, for sharing this great post.
The ...Thanks Maryanne, for sharing this great post.<br />The chairs in the top picture are just gorgeous and look forward to seeing your next post.<br />I often think if you can't afford the real thing, wait until you can.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the week<br />Hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-33449485518211004592010-05-05T10:20:03.386-07:002010-05-05T10:20:03.386-07:00Love your chairs, Maryanne! Yes, I have loved the...Love your chairs, Maryanne! Yes, I have loved the real grain sacks for so long as they are just full of texture, charm and go in any interior. Thanks for the juicy post!Leigh Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242127360607251435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-5104432040936382952010-05-04T16:38:57.322-07:002010-05-04T16:38:57.322-07:00I am going to make my last comment on this post I(...I am going to make my last comment on this post I(I think). I do so appreciate all the wonderful opinions offered by those who agree, disagree and have a different take, but I would like to end by saying this: Buy the best you can afford, whatever your budget according to your taste, but don't buy crap...There is a lot out there to choose from, CHOOSE WISELY, and be proud of your choice.:)Beadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-35690327424258067452010-05-04T10:38:30.354-07:002010-05-04T10:38:30.354-07:00I eagerly await your post about those fabulous cha...I eagerly await your post about those fabulous chairs. Your point well made and I agree. Best to wait until you can get the best. Unfortunately, most of the time once a trend hits the mass market and is reproduced, it is run into the ground. Hopefully the grain sack trend won't fall as a casualty soon. Thanks for your great photos and comments.Sarah Youngblood Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543895034149233544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-46880538174336800612010-05-04T08:02:16.702-07:002010-05-04T08:02:16.702-07:00Hi Maryanne! My thing with grainsacks is I love th...Hi Maryanne! My thing with grainsacks is I love the texture first, then the design. If its a good look, and I'm not paying an antique price, I'm ok with a "copy"...IF its not a pure rip off of someone else's design. Think its fine if someone creates their own design to capture the trend and doesn't try to pass it off as vintage/antique. Hate exact copies at virtually the same price as an original. Flea market chic marked UP? Where's the added value? I'd pay extra for provenance, originality, and/or age...otherwise I'm just getting ripped off. Opinion subject to change...but that's where I am now. Back to the wild of my back yard. XO TrishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-17665447965020002792010-05-02T22:07:02.936-07:002010-05-02T22:07:02.936-07:00I think you should always wait until you can affor...I think you should always wait until you can afford the real thing! Great post! Tracey xxPorchlight Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171642803489298973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-48361436680636830472010-05-02T21:40:36.386-07:002010-05-02T21:40:36.386-07:00Hi dear, I am always for the "real thing"...Hi dear, I am always for the "real thing" (I rather save up or wait). Maybe that is my Swedish gene - quality not quantity. And today with the internet you can really scout products all over the world - and find the best prices - and the real deal. It just takes a little bit of research.<br /><br />Good post my friend - and a great collection of images!<br /><br />Cyber hug<br /><br />MonSplendid Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739037894424062942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-76899105440149981742010-05-02T18:02:41.609-07:002010-05-02T18:02:41.609-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-57641347665530023592010-05-02T13:47:17.538-07:002010-05-02T13:47:17.538-07:00great post. I love grain sacks . These armchairs a...great post. I love grain sacks . These armchairs are gorgeous.Mélanie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00461777271465249074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-39232313050035057682010-05-02T11:12:05.643-07:002010-05-02T11:12:05.643-07:00You are so absolutely right Francine!!!!! A good d...You are so absolutely right Francine!!!!! A good designer is going to make sure their clients, when making choices, will make the right ones within their budget. I mean the best value for the dollars alloted. Whether it be art or pillows. We are in a great time now EVERYONE can access what they want to see on the web and make their choices. BUT, there are many moms, lawyers, bankers, and business owners that don't have the TIME to research their choices. A good Designer designs for their clients, period. You echo that venue.Bravo for you!Beadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-4702767460044590372010-05-02T05:20:10.739-07:002010-05-02T05:20:10.739-07:00Hi Maryanne;
I was so glad to read your post as my...Hi Maryanne;<br />I was so glad to read your post as my blood start boiling when i see all these knock offs everywhere. Jose Esteves' work has been so copied in the US first by Wisteria (to a tee except that their supposed antique silverware has no silver in it), then came in Restoration Hardware, then my antique farm tables and industrial pieces badly botched up and made in Vietnam. Where is the creativity? these companies certainly can afford to hire creative talents...The new Times did a cover story once on us...the topic was where do Pottery barn, Crate and Barrel and others get inspired?? they go to Interieurs...<br />I always explain to my clients that I not just get copies of furniture, accessories or lighting if they do not have the budget for the real piece, but my role is to find something just as suitable and interesting in the appropriate price category.<br />Thank you for your good wishes, (very much needed!!!) FrancineFrancine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-8084394217295300182010-05-02T04:08:24.472-07:002010-05-02T04:08:24.472-07:00Great post, I adore old grain sacks and am lucky e...Great post, I adore old grain sacks and am lucky enough to own a few real old French ones myself.<br /><br />That said not everyone can afford nor wants an old grain sack sitting on their bed or couch thus prefering to buy a new one that has a similar look. <br /><br />I love Michelle's burlap cushions as they are unique and represent good value for money.Infact I have recently requested Michelle to custom make a fabulous cushion for one of the window seats at Maison No.20, our home in SW France.<br /><br />It makes me mad when I think that there are people out their who cannot come up with their own ideas and start copying others which are often inferior in quality or made in sweat shop conditions and then sold for high prices.<br /><br />Merci beaucoup Maryanne for such an interesting post....<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-3954361562925012692010-05-01T15:41:06.684-07:002010-05-01T15:41:06.684-07:00Michelle makes an interesting point...
I adore th...Michelle makes an interesting point...<br /><br />I adore the German sacks..i am honestly sort of sick of anything that says Paris even if is expensive and authentic...just me.<br /><br />I think we all get the point that not everyone could or should afford the 3 Fine Grains, I think Maryanne is highlighting that actually..i have a 5 year old BOY it would be stupid to have a collectible textile near his koolaid and goldfish BUT the point is you can find decent looking repros if you want the look..I just encourage my budget clients to avoid the cheese..the Restoration ones are really reasonable..love petite coterie and Pottery Barn makes a great burlap with red stripe that looks like a mangle sheet but its soft and clean!<br /><br />I think I saw those exact chairs at Marburger..funny and I AM NOT LYING but I was inspecting one of those stenciled pillows at RT and the booth owner said "thats some kind of old sack..not sure" OMG PLEASE..that's just wrong..not making this up. they sell these stencils on etsy i think right?! nuts.Holly Mathis Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566941282059403990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344979971869330314.post-39405086628613467422010-05-01T12:54:56.643-07:002010-05-01T12:54:56.643-07:00I think we all like the real grain sacks, but the ...I think we all like the real grain sacks, but the price points are a little to high for many of us. What is really sad is when my orginal designs are being knocked off by some big names in the industry. I try to offer an affordable burlap design that many are using for chairs. Thanks Maryanne for a great post.<br />xx, MichellePetit Coteriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671912012850772273noreply@blogger.com