corbels, garland and goth

One of the treasures we were fortunate enough to locate at Round Top a few weeks ago was this very pretty pair of corbels.  (sorry about the price tag, that’s a relic left over from a previous post.  I’d have to do some editing on the image and that’s just not going to happen.)

In a departure from my standard procrastinating tactics, I had them installed within 2 days after purchase.  Amazing, I know. I placed them over the interior hall doorway off the main entrance hall.

Hmm.  Not quite right.  Cristybella and I thought it over for about a week and decided on a simple garland between the corbels.  Seasonal.  Organic.  Home sweet homemade. Exactly what we both love.

It started with woven paper oak leaves on string

some gauzy fabric scraps

and old white buttons.

The keys were an afterthought, but they add the perfect touch of goth, reminiscent of the faded grandeur of the corbels.

This garland did not evolve the way the I originally envisioned.  I was attempting to integrate some twig bundles with acorns.  But the final result makes me smile.  It’s sweet and soft and just a little bit spooky.  {This button garland’s first cousin (the Halloween version) is here.}

Happy autumn and hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!  Thank you for dropping by 🙂

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