2025 was the Year of Wicker for this thrifter!
I’ve always been drawn to home decor items made from natural materials. Jute rugs, wooden bowls, stone crocks, woodgrain furniture, and woven baskets appear in almost every room of our home. Their earthy vibe is just the thing I need to feel grounded, calm, and relaxed.
This year, we invested in natural woven blinds for all the windows on our main floor.
Best. Decor. Investment Ever.
Even the awkward, solitary clerestory windows look interesting with the natural weave coverings.
I love how the natural blinds look with the natural grain and tone of our cabinets. I purchased mine from Windowsandgarden through Amazon. They are affordable and cut to order for a custom fit. They were very easy to hang! An added bonus is that they smell earthy and fresh!
Perhaps influenced by the whole woven vibe, I snatched up this vintage McCoy pottery vase for a mere $4.00, knowing I’d find a use for it somewhere.
It works perfectly as a holder for my dishwashing accessories.
With woven, natural materials on my brain, it was no surprise that I continued to come upon woven wonders!
This lovely, outdoor wicker sofa was left on the curb in a nearby neighborhood! I spied it on my way home from work one day. I felt compelled to check it out. It was real wicker, not the new plastic stuff, and painted off-white. The overall structure was sound. It was a bit dirty, and the seat webbing was stretched, but I knew it had quite a bit of use still in it, so I decided to rescue it. I knocked on the homeowner’s door to verify their intentions. When it was confirmed they were chucking it out, I promptly chucked it right into the back of my truck!
I gave it a once-over with the garden hose and added some temporary support boards.
I purchased some replacement cushions from the local big-box home improvement store.
Knowing I’d eventually want to find some lovely side tables to set out by my newly found garden sofa, I’ve been purposefully strolling through the furniture sections of the thrift stores during my visits. When I spied this lovely pair of wicker side tables, I literally stopped in my tracks in awe! What were the chances I’d find not one, but TWO perfect wicker side tables!
Each was priced at just $12.99! I knew instantly they’d be coming home with me. But they wouldn’t be going in the backyard. In near-perfect condition with that rich brown color, I knew these would fit beautifully in our sitting room!
I mean...! Just look at how the wicker blends so perfectly with the woven blinds!
The thing I most appreciate about eclectic, “found” decor is the character it adds to one’s home.
The warmth of the natural woven blinds and wicker side tables creates an inviting, relaxing feel in our sitting area. Even Angus, our family dog, prefers to nap in this cozy space.
If you’re looking to add warmth and a sense of peace and calm to your home, consider incorporating natural woven materials like wicker into your design!
All photos by Paulette Rodriguez.
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