I promised I would share with you how I ended up using my fancy $2.50 thrift store frame. In order to do that, we need to take a little walk down memory lane!
Here is the landing on my stairs a year or so ago. I loved having all these black and white photos of my family and friends. It was a nice view to walk past every day!
But all the photos had to come down when we did our loft remodel, and I figured it was a good time to make a few changes. So, for awhile, I hung this mirror and wreath on the landing, but it didn't feel right somehow. Too plain.
Then I finished painting my Goodwill frame, and I figured it would look good as another "layer" on the mirror.
But then I stared at it for a few days and didn't like it. The space needed something else; it was too angular somehow. So back I ran to Hobby Lobby, to purchase a $2.99 grapevine wreath and some fake greenery. Picked up a glue gun, and about ten minutes later I had me a little wreath!
Now I am officially thrilled with the landing. And unexpectedly in love with this wreath! It's great when a problem forces a solution that's even better than the original idea!
And my blue frame has a new home. Can't beat that for $2.50!
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Only 2 hours til Hobby Lobby opens! That looks AWESOME! I can't wait to try that on my landing!! You sure are talented, lady ;)
I love it! Looks awesome!
So sweet! I'm thinking of getting an "empty frame" for my fireplace mantel.
Very cute. I love that blue frame.
Have a great weekend.
LOVE it!
That's an awesome $2.50 frame. I like the wall; so simple but it works so well. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy
That turned out super cute. Of course, I'd have to put a wreath there just so I didn't catch a glimpse of my pre-coffee self first thing in the am. :)
You are so clever! What a great idea and your landing looks fabulous! Have a fun weekend!
Janet
That's beautiful! You're very creative!
Carrie, I think it looks great! I'm still a fan of the pics though! :) Your home is always cute no matter what you do. You've got great style and taste.
I love it! the little wreath is just perfect....where did you get it? any local store that all states have :)!
Very creative!
sandy toe
Okay....I just went back and read more carefully....I know where you got it!
Ooo...I love the layering! But I also have to say I adore your former photo wall too. But sometimes we just need a change. It seems so spring like and fresh.
Very pretty!
You are so clever! What a great idea and your landing looks fabulous! Have a fun weekend!
data entry work from home
It's SO pretty! I love the blue frame and the touch of green is just perfect!! :)
~Jennifer
www.studiojru.com
Your new landing looks so fresh for spring! The green and blue is such a crisp spring combination. And I adore how layering adds so much dimension and interest.
SO cute! What color is painted on your walls there? It looks great with the wood trim. I have wood trim in my home and sometimes find it hard to find colors that look good with it.
The color on the walls in the hallway is "Cracker Crumb" by Valspar! (Lowes)
Carrie
I love the combination of the striped ribbon, layered frames and the green wreath! So pretty the way you put it together!
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