Monday 2 July 2012

empty frame love (mini guest room post #2)


Before blogging, I wasn't really aware of the possibilities of empty frames.

More often than not I was looking for pictures and prints to go in the frames I had, rather than thinking of alternative ways to use them.

The most inspirational picture I found is this one from my dear friend Olga's (originally from Houzz ).


I love the frames pushed up against each other. It's so effective, it looks like a single piece of artwork.

I was also inspired by other things being framed, especially plates, and so I came up with this !


The frames were all given to me except the one on the bottom left, which I found for £1. The middle one is really good quality. The top two are pretty good, whereas the bottom frames are really cheap, but I like the different golds and finishes. 


I've had everything else for years. The corbels are from TKMaxx. The little mirror is from Spain and the black scraperboard I did when I was young. You can still see the grid which I drew to help me mark it out.
It was just a test piece - I never scraped a board again.



My grandmother is sitting in the middle of the front row in a photo from her schooldays.


The sauce boat is Spode's Fleur-de-Lys.



The prints are just stuck on canvases which I painted and aged. 



The piece at the top was also from TKMaxx, and I recently gilded it. Sorry, no tutorial, I was impatient. When I first did it, the gold was a bit garish. I painted grey all over it to give it that antique, dusty finish and now I'm pretty pleased with it.


The whole cost of this open framed gallery piece - £2 ! 
Not bad huh !!



I've just finished a pelmet for the window, and I'm currently doing up a chair, so more mini guest room posts to follow.

Linking up with
Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Coastal Charm
Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch
Knick of Time Tuesdays @ Knick of Time
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Primp Your Stuff Wednesdays @ {Primp}
All Star Block Party @ Full Circle Creations
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under The Table and Dreaming





20 comments:

  1. This is so lovely Fiona! After all blogging is just about it... being inspired and create!

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  2. I really love this idea too. All looks wonderful!

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  3. Lovely, Fiona! You've inspired me. I've never thought of just hanging empty frames, but I love the look of yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. You never thought of empty frames and I never thought of putting things in the empty frames besides pictures. Looks good.

    Bliss

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  5. Your newly guilded piece looks like a legit antique!

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  6. That turned out really well Fiona. Love it - you are so creative girlfriend xxx Nat

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  7. Awesome! What a great display... well done.

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  8. It all looks good, Fiona, and I especially like the aged canvas prints!

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  9. I too, love the frames pushed up against each other! Very pretty.

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  10. Congratulations! Just wonderful! You are very creative.
    Thanks for your visit!
    Besos from Argentina, Silvina

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  11. Oh I really love the look - what a great job, looking forward to seeing the pelmet & chair. CJ

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  12. I love how this turned out. It makes a much more interesting grouping than just photos or paintings. Great job! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  13. Beautiful art with the frames, it turned out very nice, it looks perfect with the other embelishments in the wall.

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  14. I LOVE empty frames! Mine are all painted white, and I enjoy the negative space as is, but your display is fascinating with the glints of gold! Vintage elegance!

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  15. How pretty! I'm a new follower and would love if you followed back at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  16. I love this... very unique and artsy looking.. Really kewl
    Thanks for linking up to the ALL STARD BLOCK PARTY!!!!


    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  17. Congratulations! I featured your beautiful side table on my All Star Block Party Features post today.

    Shasta @InTheOldRoad
    http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/2012/07/all-star-block-party-5-features.html

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  18. Ooops! I'm sorry, I typed my comment wrong....I meant to say "empty frame wall". So sorry!

    Shasta @InTheOldRoad

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  19. Way cool, so unique looking. Loving all the frames, I have two frames sitting on a dresser right now, and was thinking of using them the same way. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday's Best!

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  20. How smart the scones look showcased in those beautiful, gold frames! Your 'greyifying' must have been gratifying, knowing how you love distressing; it looks very pretty, as does the entire collection!

    Poppy

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