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My mom always used
to scold us if we tried to put our
feet up on the coffee tables
in our house.
Same at yours?
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So I felt kind of guilty
when I decided
to put these riding boots
as accessories
on my living room
coffee table one day.
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But then I found this neat
round iron and marble tray
on sale at Pottery Barn
so technically, the boots
are not
really
on the table, right?!
Have you ever put anything
on display that isn't
an accessory
by
traditional means?
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| Sorry, Mom! :) |
I think they look great Alison! Beautiful shots!!
ReplyDeleteI like them...such a pretty room!
ReplyDeletethey fit perfectly.. lovely room
ReplyDeleteya mean like my sheep's jaw? or bobcat teeth? nooooooooo! never!
ReplyDelete:)
your boots are pretty enough to put in acrylic boxes and be hung on the wall!
smiles.
michele
The Boots look like they belong on the table. After all you have a horse in the background. It all goes so well together. Your room looks gorgeous!
ReplyDelete:) I'll bet even your mother would approve!
ReplyDelete:) I'll bet even your mother would approve!
ReplyDeleteThey're fabulous! I haven't had anything pretty on my coffee table in a long time now, but you may have just inspired me to get a little crazy with it. :)
ReplyDeleteNow those, I could make an exception for...so beautiful. As is your entire home, every time I get a glimpse, it reminds me of how beautiful your home is Alison!
ReplyDeleteLove your boots, they look perfect. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a great display! Your right, they are not on the table, but the tray!
ReplyDeleteI think they are perfect there and I bet your Mom would agree!!! I love all of your accessories. Stay warm:) XO, pinky
ReplyDeleteI love that room, Alison! (it is one L in your name, isn't it?;>) Those boots and stays in them look wonderful...very appropriate for your home. Shhhh....we won't breathe a word about the boots on the table- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to use them! And yes, my Mom used to say the same thing. :)
ReplyDeleteYour room looks beautiful!
Have a great day.
Pam
Your boots on the coffee table are
ReplyDeleteboot-iful. :) I'd love to have them on my coffee table. The loving cup and preserved boxwood with them, really make a great vignette. Hugs and stay warm,
Babs
I love the vignette, Alison. Your photos are always great.xo
ReplyDeleteLove this look, thinking outside the box often brings us the best look. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey look perfect as a table top vignette in this room. Love the look of this room with the large urns filled with palms, the sitting area in the bay window, the horse vignette on the table, ...... what's not to love about this space? Alison, you have beautiful style!
ReplyDeleteclever you!!!
ReplyDeletelove the effect, and the entire room by the way. i brought back a pair of ladies maxwell riding boots. first thing tomorrow i will them (in the shop) on a coffee table. thanks for the inspiration alison
debra
What a gorgeous vignette. I love your equestrian style. Do you mind sharing where you got your boot inserts. I have a pair of riding boots on the hall tree in our foyer, but they won't stand up nicely.
ReplyDeleteDear D,
DeleteI found the boots with the inserts at a local antique shop. I just tried to find the company who made them, but it appears they are no longer in business. The name of the company was Faulkner & Sons of London.
There are some boots with there inserts coming up for auction soon. Check out this link for more information:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/13303655_pair-of-riding-boot-treesstretchers
Hope that helps!
A
Thank you so much for taking the time to response and give me this information.
DeleteWow can I relate to it all! As a rider myself,I have left many a trail of dirt in the house. What a cute idea!
ReplyDelete*** SHAME on you, dearest Alison!!!! Yessireebob, THOSE beauties belong on M*Y table!!!
ReplyDelete22222 FAB for WORDS!!!
Hugs,
Likna in AZ
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
P.S. Those BOOT TREES have caused me to "START A SEARCH" for THEM!!! They're SOOOOOO LHOT"!!! ***
ReplyDeleteI love this! It brings a touch of whimsy but still looks exquisite in this beautiful room.
ReplyDeletemelinda
Love the vignette! Where did you find the boots and the inserts? Are there specific names for the bot inserts?
ReplyDeleteAlison, I just love this vignette! You are so creative...this is so perfect for your home!
ReplyDeleteAlison, I love the boots and trophy. Your vignette is beautiful.
ReplyDeletexx, Sherry
Those cute boots could walk all around the room forming a variety of vignettes. Near the front door with a cane and/or riding crop. Near a window with flowers jutting from them. Or maybe with candles! Displayed next to a rocking horse...so many ideas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...perfect in the room...it adds such an element of surprise in that gorgeous traditional room...love the boot forms and that topiary ball in the trophy!! Perfect compliment!...
ReplyDeleteWell done. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your style, effortless but so......finished!!! Jealous.
xo
Terri
Alison,
ReplyDeleteI need to be re-thinking my accessories. This looks great. Good job...your mom will love it!
Karen
This is a fantastic idea, I use heels sometimes as decor/decorations & cowboy boots. YOur blog is fantastic, I just discovered it via Rebecca Ray's blog roll.
ReplyDeleteAlison, these look awesome. I have come to think of you every time I see something equestrian. I currently have a set of shoe stretchers on my coffee table in the den.
ReplyDeleteMy most memorial chide from my mom was "That's not ladylike". I like to think it worked.
Blessings, Ginger