IN EACH ROOM ◽ HOME
I have a bench in my bedroom that sits under a large piece of art from Alaska, when we visited there a few years ago with the kids. The bench is really not for sitting, although I have sat there to put on my shoes. But rather, the bench is a part of the décor. And I’ve had so much fun placing little trios on it, just for viewing and enjoying.
I found the padded bench at Target and I decorate with all sorts of things:
A tote, a hat, and a scarf -
Bring out one of your summer totes and make it the focal point of the trio. It can be a farmer’s market bag (Marshalls has the cutest) or a beach tote, or any tote you love. Look through your scarves and find one that you’d like to tie on a handle, just because it’s cute to do so! And finally, add one of your summer hats leaning on its side up against the tote. Don’t have a summer hat! Grab one! You need it…to shield your face from the sun.
Books, a hat and a purse –
Do you have a few books you want to read this summer? Stack them accordion-like and then add the rest of your trio. Find your largest purse. I have this navy one I got at Old Navy! You can even place another bag inside, for filler, so the purse stands up and looks full. Finally, consider a hat of color. All the discount stores carry hats. Look at Amazon. And find a hat in any color you love, to compliment all your summer neutrals.
A runner, a vase and bag –
I have a few table runners I rarely use any more, and I’m so glad I didn’t get rid of them. Fold a table runner in half and place it over the middle of the bench, with part of it hanging almost to the floor. That’s your focal point. Maybe a summer burlap bag with pretty handles might be nice to the side. And a vase of flowers sitting in the middle. This might be my favorite trio for summer.
Two pillows and a plant –
I have a couple of ways I make my bed, and it also involves changing out the throw pillows. So the two extra pillows I can sit on the bench, right next to each other for a great pop of color. I just looked through my house and found a faux plant in a pot that looks great snuggled up against those pillows. Before you shop the stores, shop your house for the perfect trio for your bench.
Make the trio something that brings you joy and makes you smile.
You can switch out the trio whenever you like, for each season, or each mood.
I found a bench similar to mind on Amazon, if you’d like to grab one for your space. I think you’ll enjoy it for years to come, as you style it, look at it, change it up, and love it so much.
