As I wandered through the antiques fairs and flea markets in Maine this summer, I came across French Grain Sacks. They are larger than normal pillows but, when stuffed with down make great big pillows and back cushions for large sofas, children's playrooms, etc.. They are all different which makes the look even better, some are big and some are small, nothing is exact. The linen is thick, old and crusty so whatever your pets and kids do to it will only add to the "patina" of the overall look. You really can't make these look ruined over a spill or a cut (heaven forbid the drama of a wound) they wear well. I have them in my own guest house which largely functions as our boy's "frat house" and surprise! After a whole year of extreme abuse they are still great and I am embarrassed to say I haven't cleaned them...yuck or what? OK, I am a designer, NOT a housekeeper. But, they still look good! One day they will get cleaned, OK. For now I will post a couple of grain sacks that I have in the studio....FYI they also look good just hanging on the wall.
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