Well, I was going to get my pictures uploaded to share in some linky parties today, and I was going to share with you how I am using my recent yard sale finds and my Red Bird Census art to solve a dilemma in my entry way nook. Then this happened...
I was shocked and saddened by the (surely) fatal sound that came from said entryway nook. I knew what scene awaited me before I ever got up from my chair. I'm not despondent, now, don't get me wrong. I'm just heartsick. (Totally different than heartbroken. I mean, I'll get over it.) I think it was "Novemeber's" fault. See the post here about that ugly picture. And I'm sure vanity played a part. I mean, just this morning, I found out my original artwork and crafty frame had been featured in "Shopping Your House" at dirty hands, beautiful life, and how proud I was! Oh how the mighty fall.
(finding the broom was irritating as well as it was not where it was SUPPOSED to be, family!)
Good news, Emily's picture is safe and sound, the picture did not fall on the dog, I did not cut myself cleaning it up.
Bad news: entryway nook is now, again, nearly naked. So, do you want to see what it DID look like? or do you think that will just make you sadder? Okay, if it is too much to bear, look away....
(I couldn't get the picture to focus, so that right there probably should have tipped me off.)Close up:
Let's just have a moment of silence and move on.Okay, so here is my second design dilemma I addressed with my recent yard sale finds...Since we recently remodeled, I have a big blank wall in my kitchen. The 1995 Rooster Decor days are behind me, and good riddance. I swear I could almost hear my cabinets crow when you opened them! (What was I thinking?!?!?) Anyway, my life is a progression through questionable design taste.
I used the botanical prints and milk bottle from YS 5/1/10, the green bowl with decorative balls from YS 4/24/10, Granny Bonner's rolling pin, recycled plate hangers from the rooster plate days, and green Cynthia Rowley plates I found for 7.99 at TJ Maxx. Oh, and the bench was re-done to get rid of more roosters. No before picture, my apologies.
So, not all is lost. Right? Thank you for your attention, and your kind words of condolence that I am sure will follow. (just post below, no need for a casserole or anything.)
JOY!
Vicky
linking to: Dirty hands, Beautiful Life, "Shop your House" party!
The Thrifty Home's "Penny Pinching Party"
Reinvented, "Trash to Treasure" Tuesday
House of Hepworth's HOH
Fireflies and Jelly Beans, "Show Off Your Stuff Party"
Let me offer my condolences for the entryway and the loss of some great art. Glad the picture survived the tragedy. Perhaps someday soon it will find another lovely frame and be able to once again hang proudly on your wall :)
ReplyDeleteThe wall with the green plates looks equally lovely. I surely hope that everything is hung securely as I would hate for you to have to clean up yet another mess upon your floor.
TY Anita! I am sure my pride and vanity jinxed it! I am just glad the picture was not harmed!!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness your picture was ok!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping in this week to comment on my silhouette project. I really appreciate it!
Happy Mothers' Day!
Amy
How sad! I am glad that you, your dog, your family and your picture are all safe! : )
ReplyDeleteif you haven't already done so, Michaels sells some very nice frames, often 50 percent off, and matts too. They have one frame that is sort of barn board that I buy all the time and whitewash, very rustic. And very stable for hanging.
ReplyDeleteI love your wall with the green plates, but I think you need a more substantial piece of furniture there, maybe even a small bookshelf for cookbooks?
Jennifer, thanks for the suggestion. Look at the post from Sunday. I have replaced that bench with a table. Actually, there is not much space there, as the pantry door swings out from the left, and the refrigerator from the right, so it a tight fit! However, I do like the way i have it now. Take a look and let me know what you think!
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