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Thursday 28 July 2011

Hemp and Grain

Grain & flour sacks, hessian, scrubbed wood and laundered linen. Recycled, upcycled rustic elements are some of my favourite interior decorating items.




Above images: SHOP: Antique vintage European textiles The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)
Above images: 1.Lillian August Designs 1st Dibs 2.The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay) 3.Art & Decoration magazine 4.Katie Quinn Davies photographer
Above image: Creator & artist of antiques - SHOP: Daryl McMahon  
Katie Quinn Davies photographer author of What Katie Ate
Above image: SHOP: Billet Japan 
Above image: scanned from BOOK: The Perfect Country Room by Emma-Louise O'Reilly
Above image: scanned from the August 2011 issue of Country Homes & Interiors magazine
Above images: 1.scanned from the August 2011 issue of Country Homes & Interiors magazine 2.SHOP: Cote Bastide 3.SHOP: Full Bloom Cottage
Above image: SHOP: The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)
Above images: 1.E-magdeco 2.SHOP: Billet Japan 3.SHOP: LinenMe 4.SHOP: Red Ticking 1st Dibs
Above image: SHOP: The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)
Above image: scanned from BOOK: Junk Style by Melaine Molesworth

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38 comments:

  1. toves sammensurium28 July 2011 at 08:44

    as usual visiting you is a pure delight asnd joy,you've found the most beutiful images and I am of course drewling over each one,but how you make the collages with the color samples is so nice!You're doing such a good work,I a impressed :)))
    tovehugs:)

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  2. erleichda28 July 2011 at 09:01

    love the ideas in these pictures! you actually have helped me a lot! i have found some old post canvas bags, washed them and not knowing what to do whith them! now i know ; )

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  3. Susan T28 July 2011 at 09:16

    Paper Mulberry is my FAVOURITE interiors blog. The images you show have soul, if that is possible. I saw the sitting room featured in this months Country Homes magazine, and fell in love. I think this style is here to stay, comfortable and comforting, easily adaptable to grand interiors and more humble settings. Tactile linens, delicious scented candles, a muted soothing colour palette. Just the sort of interiors we need to escape from the modern world for a while - and dream.

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  4. Catherine28 July 2011 at 09:27

    Ah Glenda, beautiful as always. You sure know how to capture the heart and inspire the mind ;-)

    hugs

    Cath
    x

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  5. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel28 July 2011 at 11:34

    Thank you so much! I am thrilled that you feel the same as I do about these images. Also thank you so much for your kindness about my collating and moodboards, I'm so pleased that you like them. Warmest of wishes - Glenda

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  6. Sally28 July 2011 at 12:10

    I just discovered your blog and am inspired by these images. Lovely! (also a wee bit jealous of the farmhouse, but what a lot of work, too!)

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  7. daryl28 July 2011 at 12:52

    Wow, Glenda! I'm honoured to have my little footstool included in your beautiful blog!! Amazing post, as always!!

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  8. manon 2128 July 2011 at 12:53

    Toujours de beaux reportages chez toi,la boutique "côté Bastide" à Aix en Provence te plairait surement.

    Bel été

    manon

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  9. Sandra van Doorn28 July 2011 at 14:24

    whenever i come here i just dream, looking at beautiful pictures of amazing interiors... and then i do wonder who lives in them!
    beautiful post! x sandra

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage28 July 2011 at 15:33

    I admire your talent so much! This post truly took my breath away. You have a painterly way with the images you choose. I know I'm going to see something wonderful when I visit you. Thanks for the lift!

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  11. Alamodeus28 July 2011 at 15:37

    Great color stories. I love them all! You have a great design asthetic, and I thoroughly enjoy your blog!

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  12. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel28 July 2011 at 16:03

    Oh my! Thank you so much for such lovely compliments!

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  13. Just White28 July 2011 at 16:13

    I have a passion for old cloths, vintage materials...what can I say? This is a gorgeous selection of photography and shops I can take a stroll...thank you, eliana

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  14. Anonymous28 July 2011 at 22:01

    I LOVE!!!
    Le vieux linge est superbe!
    Beautiful selection!!!
    Bises,
    Dentelline

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  15. Donna, The Decorated House28 July 2011 at 22:17

    Hello Glenda~
    So enjoyed your new pictures. Love that Ebay shop. There is one on Etsy in AUS (I think) who has come beautiful linens as well.
    You are such a great sleuth at finding places that I've never seen!

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  16. Wendy Paula28 July 2011 at 23:54

    So many gorgeous inspirational things to do with simple materials.
    Love the chairs and footstool.

    Have a super weekend Glenda:)
    Wendy xo

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  17. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.29 July 2011 at 03:51

    Just love how relaxed all of this feels...could really curl up in that living room. Warm, comfortable and delightful. Just like you. Have a great weekend. Mona

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  18. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel29 July 2011 at 07:03

    Oh thank you, how sweet of you Mona! Thank you so much I shall make time to pop across to your blogs today and I do hope you all have a fabulous weekend too!

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  19. Le bateau rouge29 July 2011 at 09:01

    I have just found your blog and it is simply gorgeous. I love especially the grain sacks and have put a link on my blog! :) Have a great weekend. Alexandra

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  20. Le Style29 July 2011 at 09:44

    I enjoy every time when I come to your blog.
    So full of inspiration and class .....
    Thank you for your enthusiastic, heartfelt responses to my posts.
    A good weekend!

    Warm greetings

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  21. Greet Lefèvre29 July 2011 at 10:54

    What a wonderful post Glenda!! I am always so inspired visiting your blog!! Oh! I just love your blog!!
    xx
    Greet

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  22. ALISON29 July 2011 at 14:42

    Love the way you have put all photos I absolutely adore each and every item.FRENCH CHIC just can't beat it....ciao Alison

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  23. Atelier de Campagne29 July 2011 at 17:52

    Have to agree with Greet, always an inspiration. every posting. I feel like doing a makeover of my home every week you post.
    Love the fabric and texture of grain sacs and what you can do with.
    Wonderful job Glenda, done with lots of passion for detail.
    Have a great weekend,
    Johan

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  24. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel29 July 2011 at 18:05

    Thank you so much Johan! I adore your style so this comment means the world to me!

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  25. the fishermans cottage29 July 2011 at 18:12

    Thank you for your kind comments :).. I'm not a stylist but have done some art training, just like playing stylist really :)


    I love this post! I have only just starting discovering these wonderful textiles, I love the textures and muted colours and I will be off to buy Country Homes this month, what a lovely home, have a good weekend x

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  26. lisaroy29 July 2011 at 21:19

    such gorgeous grain sack goodness! thanks for the huge dose of eye candy!! :)

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  27. Anonymous30 July 2011 at 01:28

    Glenda,

    This photos are right up my alley. I love the comfortable look and style of grain sacks when used to recover chairs and pillows. I also love to see table runners out of these as well.

    I like the rustic chipped paint look pared with old books, vintage dishes, and comfortable leather chairs, somewhat worn from use.

    Gorgeous post!

    Kris

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  28. Donna Reyne'30 July 2011 at 01:29

    You do the most amazing collages! So inspiring!
    I have recently started to invest in these fabulous French grain sacks for my home. I love the relaxed feeling they give to an environment!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    And thank you for your amazing posts! Every time I stop by...I leave inspired!

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  29. DomCurieuse30 July 2011 at 09:02

    Hemp and linen : these are incredible fabrics. And you made a beautiful selection.
    Have a nice weekend !

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  30. Sharon Lee Johnson30 July 2011 at 13:07

    Just beautiful. I could almost feel the textures of those linens through the screen. You have such a talent, Glenda. Thank-you for sharing it with us. x Sharon

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  31. G-STYLE30 July 2011 at 16:56

    What a wonderful blog you have .
    Such beautiful pictures, such nice colours ......
    I really enjoyed looking here .

    Be welcome to visit my blog too .

    greetings from Gea (Holland)

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  32. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel30 July 2011 at 17:15

    Thank you so much Gea and thank you for following! I shall pop across straight away!

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  33. Karena31 July 2011 at 16:52

    So beautiful, luxurious comfort!! Thank you so much for sharing Glenda!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  34. Monica1 August 2011 at 18:13

    Thanks a lot, Glenda! But I didn't mean to give you trouble! No worries, I can have a look on decorating books/online too.
    I am drooling over the image from Country Home and Interiors! I haven't purchased it yet- off to the newsagent's now!Thanks for sharing.
    Big hugs,
    Monica xo

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  35. Sandra van Doorn2 August 2011 at 15:11

    Hi, i was just dropping by to see what's new at The paper Mulberry :) ...and also to let you know you have been featured as one my favorite blog here:

    http://lettersinatreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/interview-sandra-van-doorn.html

    xo sandra

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  36. Evi3 August 2011 at 15:42

    just discovered your fantastic blog. I am absolutely smitten with it and will pass your blogsite on to my friends.
    There is not a room I would not feel at home in.
    Thank you for sharing!
    Evi

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  37. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel3 August 2011 at 20:02

    Oh Evi thank you so much that is so sweet of you!

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  38. ~Amber15 August 2011 at 16:27

    By chance I happened upon your beautiful and informative blog. Gorgeous textiles. Thank you for sharing the wealth of contacts. Look forward to more~

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