The design on this paper works so perfectly with my heart-shaped shell box, that it is actually difficult to see where the box ends and the paper begins. Isn't that interesting? I wouldn't have believed it was possible, if I hadn't seen it myself. My own little Modern Doily made with one sheet of scrapbook paper.
You know that I love to use scrapbooking paper in vignettes when I decorate (see my Sweet Halloween tablescape here) but the great thing about this post is that the sheet of paper was part of my birthday present from my friend, Angie! I didn't even choose the paper design and it still works perfectly with some of my treasures.
This is where I will advocate "walking around your house carrying the object you want to incorporate into your design." I'm sure that quote won't trip off the tongues of the HGTV hosts anytime soon. But I am serious! You will never know how something will look (or what it will look good with) until you experiment. I would never have put some of my shell boxes with this paper if I hadn't seen them near each other.
The white shell box actually got my attention first. I realized that the white flowers and dark background would make the little box seem delicate sitting on top of the fabric-like print. When I added another shell box to try and fill up the empty space, I was shocked at how the colors blended together. It's gorgeous!
I have this pretty vignette on a black coffee table in between two candlelight white love seats. It is a delightful conversation piece. Thanks, Angie!
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