Frames In The Living Room

Sunday, August 26, 2012


Ever since we purchased a new rug for the living room on our last road trip, I've been anxious to add some details here and there to finish the living room off. It's been in limbo for a long time! One thing the room was lacking: wall art.

A few weeks ago I asked your opinions on three different sets of Etsy prints (thanks so much for your input btw). I didn't really have a particular spot in mind so the shape and number of prints didn't matter at the time.

However the other day I opened up the closet in our spare bedroom and saw three brand new gallery style frames from Chapters Indigo sitting in a bag. Oh yeah, forgot I had those. 

I brought them downstairs and tried to figure out where I could put them. An image from Pinterest stuck out in my mind.... a set of three pictures hung vertically behind a chair.

Check 'em out here:

Image: Pinterest
So I took the three frames from my closet (it was like Christmas, weeeee!) and hung them vertically on a little wall in the corner that was sitting empty for the longest time.
 
 
Empty wall. Needs pictures. ASAP.
 
Three empty frames. Getting there!
 
Since two of the three sets of prints I was considering were square, I'll need to use this set of small 4x6 prints from The Haunted Hollow Tree on Etsy:  
 
Image: The Haunted Hollow Tree

Image: The Haunted Hollow Tree

Image: The Haunted Hollow Tree

I did a really terrible mock-up in Photoshop to get an idea of how it would look with these three prints. I think the textured paper and the subtle browns will add a little bit of contrast with the all-white frames and mats. I'll have to get some custom mats cut at a local framing store but I always love how they turn out so I'm looking forward to that!
 
 


Well, that's one mini-project that I can cross off my list. Don't you just love that!?!

25 comments:

  1. Love the frames and prints, they are so pretty..

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    1. Thank you!!! Now I'll just have to bite my fingernails in anticipation until I get those prints in the mail.... :)

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  2. I like it, I'll have to visit her etsy shop now:)

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    1. I love finding little Etsy shops. They have such neat stuff that you just can't find anywhere else! :)

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  3. Oooh, it's going to look SO good!!! I'm excited for you!!

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  4. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. :) Those frames really do look amazing there. I always love all of your white on white on white on white.

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    1. Thanks Courtenay!! I'm really happy with how it's looking so far... but now to make it prettier.... heh heh heh... :)

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  5. the frames look perfect there, and i love the artwork you are considering! :)

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    1. Thanks Cassie!! Fingers crossed it will look good in person.... :)

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  6. Love those prints! They will be so graphic in their light frames on the light coloured walls. The images will POP!

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    1. I sure hope so! Thanks so much for commenting. :)

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  7. I think those three prints will look perfect where you plan on putting them!

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  8. I love the idea of three vertical frames....I would never have thought of that...the prints will go well with your frames in the livingroom. Can't wait to see the update!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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  9. Just a quick question! I always wondered why u look at pictures to fill up your frames, when you take such beautiful pictures yourself- of your flowers, dogs, food... And so on, why don't you just frame your own prints?!? Just a thought!

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    1. I did a lot of thinking about your comment. I guess I've never considered my pictures frame-worthy. I seem to be very critical of my own stuff and never feel that it would be good enough.

      That's why I love this blog though. I think I might try and take some pictures for my next framing project now that you've given me a nudge and a Little bit of confidence.

      Thank you!!!!

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    2. I'm glad to hear that! Your prints are beautiful, and you have an amazing artistic talent-good eye!

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  10. It's going to look lovely!

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  11. Looks awesome :) Cant wait to see the final product! CUTE indeed!

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    1. Thanks Becky!! Now to wait for those prints to ship.... Boooooo to waiting! Haha!

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  12. Love it! Definitely have to show us the final product!

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