I have long touted my love of an empty frame.
It is much easier for me to make a commitment
It is much easier for me to make a commitmentto a beautiful frame
than to the painting or picture it may contain.
Because of this love I have gathered
several gorgeous frames over the years.
All were acquired from thrift stores.
Most cost less than five dollars.
I have painted some.
Many have their original finish.
Some have intricate details.
Others are plain.
Yes, I am smitten by a pretty frame.
So it's not surprising
that I would gather many together
to decorate the mantle shelf in our dining area.
(I tucked a line of Christmas lights behind so there is a lovely warm glow at night.)
than to the painting or picture it may contain.
Because of this love I have gatheredseveral gorgeous frames over the years.
All were acquired from thrift stores.
Most cost less than five dollars.
I have painted some.
Many have their original finish.
Some have intricate details.
Others are plain.
Yes, I am smitten by a pretty frame.
So it's not surprisingthat I would gather many together
to decorate the mantle shelf in our dining area.
(I tucked a line of Christmas lights behind so there is a lovely warm glow at night.)
I love that, just like I love your mantle in your dining room and everything you do to it! I just love your decorating style!
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Megan
Love the empty frames. I too have several in my house.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your frames! I am into frames right now, too. I wish I had a mantel to display them on.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Love it! I had a wonderful collection of frames (with mirrors) that I had collected for many years. One day I lost it and gave half of them away so that new homes could enjoy them. How I miss them so and especially after seeing this post ;) Thanks for sharing and hugs from conroe, tx!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! My mantel is empty right now. This would be SO cute!
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Jennie @ Cinnnaberry Suite
Very nice look!! I've got quite a few too.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog, especially on Mondays. It is like visiting with a friend who builds you up. I love your empty frames. I would love some but I would use them for some of my oil paintings which are not framed due to cost. Oh if only we had a thrift store nearby.
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ReplyDeleteJEnnie @ Cinnaberry Suite
I just love the way a collection of frames without anything in them looks! I have a bunch hanging over my couch. Every time I have a new visitor the inevitably ask what I'm going to put in them:)
ReplyDeleteOhh, I like the idea of putting a string of lights behind the frames on the mantel. I do believe I'm going to have to borrow that clever idea of yours!:)
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LuLu
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ReplyDeleteI love your empty frames
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I really don't often meet a frame I do not love!! I love an empty frame...sometimes they are just perfectly beautiful on their own!!
ReplyDeleteI love them too! I have a bunch but I cant think of anywhere I could put them!
ReplyDeleteIf I had a mantle...I would do the same look...I just love it! And I bet the lights do look fantastic at night!
ReplyDeleteI love them... So simple yet elegant!! Thanks for the inspiration!! :O)
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