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Wicker Wall Hanging Baskets

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read1.1K views

I love wreaths and I have a couple for each season; however, I have been thinking about making some changes in the decor style. I thought about an item I have in every single space around the house, and the majestic wicker baskets came to mind. I have so many storage wicker baskets in the house, in various sizes and colors. They are really neat, great for displaying items, organizing as well as keeping  things out of sight. They are so versatile and make great accent pieces.

Not too long ago, I rekindled my love for wicker wall hanging baskets. I am enamored with the idea of stuffing them with flowers and hanging them on doors and walls, like the ones below:

Seaside Hanging Basket.
Image Source: BallardDesigns.com.
Aubrey Woven Hanging Basket.
Image Source: PotteryBarn.com.
Dollar Store Hanging Flower Basket.
Image Source: ThePorchSwingStore.com.
Harvest Basket.
Image Source: HouseOfBloom.com.au.
Willow Door Basket
Image Source: IronAccents.com…
Horn Shape Willow Hanging Basket Planter.
Image Source: RusticReach.com.
Spring Tobacco Wall Basket.
Image Source: KatsCreationsNMore.com.
Woven Hanging Wall Basket.
Image Source: ForDeal.com.
Christmas Tobacco Wreath Basket.
Image Source: OurCraftyMom.com.
Tobacco Basket Christmas Wreath.
Image Source: SongBirdBlog.com.
Spring Wreath Basket.
Image Source: RamblingRenovators.ca.
Bohemian Woven Wall Hanging Basket.
Image Source: Ubuy.co.id.
Spring Pansy Basket Door Wreath.
Image Source: PurpleHuesandMe.com.
Willow Wall Hanging Basket.
Image Source: AntiqueFarmHouse.com.
Coastal Hanging Basket.
Image Source: Completely-Coastal.com.
Wall Mounted Hanging Basket.
Image Source: DHGate.com.
Winter Wreath Basket.
Image Source: DiyInspired.com.
Summer Wreath Peonies. Image Source: ModernGlam.
Basket Wreath.
Image Source: CraftivityDesigns.com.
Woven Wicker Rustic Farmhouse Gray Washed Long Basket.
Image Source: WickerGuide.com.
Fall Wreath.
Image Source: ThatLemonadeLife.com.
Spring Tulip Wall Basket.
Image Source: ConfessionsAfASerialdiyer.com.
Fall Hanging Wicker Door Basket.
Image Source: InMyOwnStyle.com.
Fall Door Basket Wreath.
Image Source: ChatFieldCourt.com.
Willow Wall Basket w/Rope Bow
Image Source: InteriorDelights.net.
Weave Vine Mural Wall Basket.
Image Source: Decoratorist.com.
Tobacco Basket Wreath.
Image Source: CharlestonCrafted.com.
Wall Hanging Basket.
Image Source: MontaukCallala.com.
Handwoven Rattan Wicker Hanging Basket.
Image Source: TheNewEnglandTradingCompany.com.
Succulent Wall Hanging Basket Wreath.
Image Source: MadeInaDay.com.
Frontal Door Wicker Wall Hanging Basket.
Image Source: geinlaean.cf.
Rattan Cone Wall Hanging Basket.
Image Source: Amazon.com.
Amish Woven Wicker Hanging Basket.
Image Source: AmishBaskets.com.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found inspiration.

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Downtown Pomona Finds

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read908 views

After picking up my Son from school this afternoon, we drove straight to Downtown Pomona, which is one of our favorite places to shop for Vintage and Antique pieces. After shopping and prior to leaving, my kids asked to play around the water fountains. We spent more time around the Mosaic Goddess and while they were busy running around, I admired the great work of art of Millard Sheets. You can read about the painter here.

Mosaic Goddess Over a Fountain.
Millard Sheets, Mosaic Goddess Over a Fountain.
Pomona Downtown Mall, 1962.

Like with any other visit, we started by visiting one of our favorite shops, the Pomona Antique Mart. My children love this shop because of its three levels and going up and down on the stairs is always a thrill for them and a chore for us. We left the shop with two items we found at the basement. The first item is a Shabby Chic/Cottage Chic Stool with Wrought Iron Legs and the second is a Gulf Shrimp Nautical Sign.

Shabby Chic/Cottage Chic Stool with Wrought Iron Legs.
Shabby Chic/Cottage Chic Stool with Wrought Iron Legs.

I love the beautiful little stool. I will reupholster in new fabric down the road once I find one that I like.

Gulf Shrimp Nautical Sign.
Gulf Shrimp Nautical Sign.

Sadly for us, Cheryl’s Antiques was closed for the day along with a few other shops. We visited Olde Towne Pomona Antique Mall, where my husband bought a few Vintage Micro Machines and a Vintage Wooden Suitcase with Plastic Handle (possibly a tool box or a filer).

Vintage Micro Machines.
Vintage Micro Machines.
Vintage Wooden Suitcase with Plastic Handle.
Vintage Wooden Suitcase with Plastic Handle.

Happy Treasure Hunting!

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Coastal and Nautical Home Decor DIY: Projects

DIY: Nautical Wooden Anchor

EPEngineer By EPEngineer1 min read2.1K views

Last year while visiting the shops up in Crestline, CA; we decided to check one more shop before driving back home. So, we stopped at the  Crest Forest Senior Citizens Thrift Shop (this little thrift shop has two levels and both are full of beautiful items. From books to household items and electronics, they have it all). While I took the kids to look at some books, my wife stayed behind and picked out a few things, including a Nautical Wooden Decorative Anchor. The Anchor was primed and came with a rope.

Nautical Wooden Decorative Anchor.
Nautical Wooden Decorative Anchor.

Materials/Tools Needed:

  • Wooden Anchor
  • Nylon rope
  • Glue gun
  • Hot glue sticks
  • Power Drill and Drill Bits (to make a hole)
  • Spay Paint
  • A Crab or a decorative piece of your choice

Step by step:

  • Use your Power Drill to make a hole on the Anchor (if needed)
  • Clean the wooden Anchor if needed
  • Spray paint
  • Secure the Anchor rope by inserting one end of the rope through the hole and hot gluing it. Then loop the rope around the Anchor and hot glue it at the base.
  • Hot glue the crab unto the base

Now that you’re done, place your Nautical Wooden Anchor somewhere you can see and admire it.

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Vintage Seashell Hanging Planter

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read2.2K views

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” – Princess Diana

Vintage Seashell Hanging Planter

Yesterday late in the afternoon, as I was weeding our sidewalk and my husband was waiting for me to finish so he could help rake, one of our wonderful neighbors across the street came over to check his mail and they both started talking. Somewhere along the conversation he told my husband that he’s been wanting to ask/show us something.

My husband went ahead to check it out and it turns out that our neighbors are downgrading their furniture and are giving stuff away and they wanted us to be the first to know. So, they gave us this gorgeous 1970’s Vintage Seashell Hanging Planter which they purchased in Hawaii.

– Handmade
– High End
– About 4 feet long and 11 inches wide
– All the shells are strung together with clear fishing line.
– Constructed with steel reinforcement materials
– Could be used as a Chandelier.
– Could be used indoors or outdoors.
– Holds 2 potted plants each measuring between 4″ and 8″ in diameter.

We were surprised that after 30 years +, the Sea Shell Plant Holder is still in excellent condition with no missing shells. Above everything, we are grateful that we were first in their thoughts as they made the decision to give some furniture away and ever more so, we are thankful they chose to give it to us.

I can picture some Tradescantia Zebrina blooming in those baskets with their stems cascading over the sides. I am yet to find a location for it. As of now, it hangs pretty in the kids Playroom and we love it. They also gave us an antique solid Wood Folding TV Tray/Laptop Mobile Desk/End Table they owned for as long as they could remember.

Isn’t it great to have and to know people who constantly surprise us with their love and generosity? We are so blessed to live in a safe neighborhood with kind, helpful and friendly neighbors.

Here are some ways to decorate with Seashells:

Shell Point Seashell Beige Table Lamp with Night Light.
Image Source: LampsPlus.com.
Seashell Chandelier.
Image Source: 1stDibs.com.
Atlantis Seashells Wall Mirror.
Image Source: BellaCoastalDecor.com.
Seashell Mirror.
Image Source: DanielleDRollins.com.
At the Beach Blue Seashell Wall Mirror.
Image Source: TouchOfClass.com.
Super Drool Glazed. Natural Sea Shell Acrylic Wall Clock
Image Source: SnapDeal.com.
Oyster Shell Bowl.
Image Source: KirkLands.com.
Seashell Melange Coastal Hurricane Candleholders.
Image Source: TouchOfClass.com.
Seashell Side Table.
Image Source: FrontGate.com.
Shell-Rimmed Handwoven Rattan Charger Plate.
Image Source: PotteryBarn.com.
Melamine Dinnerware Set.
Image Source: Kohls.com.
Sequin Shells Bathroom Accessories Collection.
Image Source: Macys.com.
Coastal Basket.
Image Source: PetticoatJunktion.com.
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ELLE Bird Decor

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read576 views

I spent most of the day sleeping and daydreaming. Good thing my kids had their Dad home today to attend to their needs while I was getting some much needed rest. I woke up just in time to get ready and go treasure hunting with the family. We made a quick stop at Toys “R” Us to find a part for, and to get an opinion on a gift we ordered for our daughter’s upcoming birthday. We also picked up something she really wants.

We then headed to Kohl’s early this evening looking at lovelies where we spent 30 minutes. I am so fond of Elle Decor and I picked up a beautiful decorative bird which was on clearance and the price was just right. Truth is, I have been waiting for this Bird to go on sale and it turned out that today was my lucky day as it was the last one in the store. Prior to exiting the store, I stock pile on Yankee Candle® simply home™ Bamboo Electric Home Fragrancer refills (Personally, I think the Bamboo fragrance is the best. It’s refreshing, relaxing, inviting and it soothes the senses as every breath you take is enjoyable).

ELLE Bird Decor.

As you can imagine, I was all smiles. Such a beautiful find.

Diner was light tonight and I decided to skip my glass of wine for tomorrow. My bundles of joy are sound asleep, which means my husband and I can finally watch all the movies we’ve been wanting to watch. If the weather permits, I will be gardening tomorrow morning or we will be adventurous enough to visit a new Antique Shop.

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