Friday, March 14, 2014

Gallery Wall Evolution - behind the sofa...

Living Room Gallery Wall (Behind the Sofa)

In the Beginning...

Below - Summer 2012
This was the original gallery wall done after I painted the living room greige. 
I used antlers, metallic gold and silver items along with some dark wood framed mirrors, 
and added some eclectic elements like the plaster face, a bronze Eiffel Tower souvenir, a milagro cross, a British coat of arms, and some vintage house numbers.
It made a nice-sized area above the center of the sofa.

Below - Fall 2012
Growth - Thrift store shopping netted more vintage gold frames, 
I painted some small neutral modern art pieces 
and added some industrial metal finds to the mix. 
This allowed expanding the vignette all the way to the ends of the sofa.

Below - Summer 2013

Still growing, using the antlers with more grey, gold, silver and white small mirrors,
 along with empty frames small art pieces and other elements


Fall 2013
This is my favorite so far. Still adding - but focusing on metallics - gold, silver, grays using mostly mirrors, incorporating a mix of both vintage and faux antiqued mirrors 
made using Krylon Looking Glass paint. I will probably do this again in the fall, 
adding any new metallic mirrors to the mix! 

Spring 2014 
I wanted a new, simpler, mostly-white look in the living room for spring. 
To keep things interesting, I used a variety of whites and textures; Italian frames 
that were found gilded, and I painted them white. I used a very crazed vintage 
ironstone platter, added white wall sconces with  white ceramic candlesticks and candles,
and faux antique mirrors. My technique for making faux mirrors and mercury glass 
is improving as I try adding other elements to make the finish richer.


It does take a little work - filling nail holes and touching up paint, but the end result of each change is rewarding. I can change my living room without much expense, time or effort.

Word for the Day:
2 Kings 20:2
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord...

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hannah's Fab Find & Thrifty Life Thursday #10



Sorry I'm late, but family first! 

Hannah and I have been shopping - we have always been recreational shoppers together - it's "what we do."

Tuesday afternoon and evening were so much fun! Hannah and I visited antiques stores, thrift stores and consignment shops looking for furniture for her future house. She will be relocating from Houston to Oklahoma City! 

She treated me to dinner at a gourmet pizza cafe, where we enjoyed a pizza with bacon, goat cheese, jalapeno peppers, and candied almonds! For those of you who like sweet and hot together like I do, it was FAB. 

The most fun thing of all was spending time with Hannah. We like the same kinds of things - visually and food-wise. 
I marvel that I was able to grow this woman I would choose to have as a friend if we were not mom and daughter...

Thank you, God! You gave me the desire of my heart. If I could have chosen her from a catalog or have had the wisdom and creativity to designed her, I would have done exactly what you did. :)

OK - enough mushy mom stuff!

What do you think of her vintage typewriter table? We couldn't find a price on it at first, so we had to ask, and the nice lady called the booth owner. $25 AS IS. 




Hannah immediately said, "I'LL TAKE IT!!!" I, being the mom, said, "Let us take a closer look to make sure it is sturdy, etc..."

It was sufficiently sturdy, and the chips were nothing a little dark walnut stain and paste wax couldn't fix. LOVE the wheels and the metal industrial parts. This little table could be used in a variety of ways - arms open or closed. We loved it!



Sorry for the awful photos - they were taken in the abyss that is my hoarder's garage...in relative darkness.

Feast your eyes on the features this week!

Julie at Renaissance Mermaid created a charming and unexpected spring vignette using a bird nest in an urn (LOVE IT!), a bird in the hand, and other charming elements. 



Donna, one of my favorite pickers from Distressed Donna Down Home, showed some wonderful porch palings. I didn't know that is what they're called, so I learned something new while salivating over her vintage finds. She also has a great Etsy Shop, where I purchased a very cool item I will share in the not-too-distant future!



Doreen from Altered Artworks created a clever new note center using a thrifted frame, chicken wire and a printed burlap coffee bag! It is highly adorable AND functional.

 

Your creativity and style are always a delight! 

I appreciate your joining this small party, your encouragement and your sweetness. I am humbled and inspired!

THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #10

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures 
that may have previous experience or lived a former life elsewhere. 
Please share items that are second-hand or are composed of second-hand materials.

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    • Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
    • Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.
    • Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned or second hand.
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      Features:
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      Hebrews 10:24-25
      24
       And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.


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