a post about grain sacks {i won some and my new grain sack ottoman}

 

 

I won some lovely grain sacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I just knew I was meant to win these, when I opened the package ...

 

 

 Our initials!

 

 

Thank you so much Maria at  Dreamy Whites for such a great gift. 

Not only were the grain sacks lovely, but so was the packaging.  They came with some beautiful postcards, taken by Maria herself.

 

 

 

I just love her styling. Maria's beautiful blog, where she shows of her home with a french farmhouse feel, is my absolute favorite. You can find more grain sacks and other vintage goods in her Dreamy Whites Shop. Here are some photos from her blog of what she's done with grain sacks around her home.

 

{via Dreamy Whites} 

 

 {via Dreamy Whites}

 

 

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Not sure what I will do with the grain sacks, yet, but most likely they will be made into pillows or a table runner. 

And speaking of grain sacks ...

 

 

 

Here is my new grain sack inspired ottoman/bench. 

 

 

 I purchased it at a Pottery Barn outlet for a fraction of the original cost--score!

 

 

 

 I love the nubby and durable material,

 

 

 

 

and think it's a perfect fit for this space.

 

 

 

 

 

keep primping,

grain sack pillow giveaway!

If you love grain sacks as much as I do, you are going to love this giveaway! 

Michele from maisondemichele has generously offered to give away one of her beautiful vintage grain sack pillows from her shop.

 

She has so many to choose from:

 

blue,

 

red,

with a variety of stripes.

 

These are just a few of the ones she has available in her shop.

Aren't they gorgeous! 

 

The winner will get to choose any grain sack pillow valued at $65.

Here's the info. you need to get a chance to win the pillow of your choice:

Go to Michele's blog Summersoul and become a follower, then come back here and leave me a comment saying you did.

For those who want extra chances at winning {leave a comment for each one you do}:

Visit maisondemichele, then let me know what your favorite item is in the shop.

Post this giveaway on your blog, facebook, or twitter.

This giveaway will be open until Mon. Jan. 23rd, 5 pm MST. 

keep primping and good luck!

P.S. If you have a shop or blog you'd like to promote, or would like to do a giveaway here, email me at maraven{at}sfcn{dot}org.