The day to day adventures of turning a 22 year old house into something updated, fun, and fresh for this family of five.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Accessorizing the Mural Wall

Since I plan on wrapping the mural around the wall (so you see it from the front door), I didn't mind bringing in some items and sort-of 'covering' up some of this part.


Yep.  I still haven't finished it, haha... but I will!  I definitely will.  My problem is I have too many projects going on at once around here and I hop between them.  I need to work on that.

Anyhoo.

I added this wall vinyl.


I bought it about 3 months ago, on sale.  Got it home, and couldn't figure out where to put it!  LOL.  Figures, right?

I actually REALLY like it here, so I'm glad I waited to use it.

I added back three black frames, placed in a vertical row.  The top photo is my oldest son at 2 weeks old, the middle one is my now youngest at 2 weeks old, and the bottom is BEAUTIFUL child artwork (that is irreplaceable), but will be replaced by a shot of our soon to be son when he is 2 weeks old.  :p



What's funny, is that I didn't realize that I'd gotten the photos in two different sizes.  I could always have the one of my younger son enlarged, I suppose, but for right now it is double matted to give it more presence.   My husband was joking around that our first got the big photo, the second got a smaller but still professional photo, and we'll get the third a Polaroid.   haha!  Joking of course!

The little bench I bought off of craigslist a few months back for cheap.  It's a sturdy little thing, but it does need a paint job.  I'm really at a loss when it comes to picking out a color, so it's been naked ever since I bought it.   Blue?  Red?  Green?  White... Black?   So many choices.

I removed a lot of red from my decor when we moved, but I did keep a red blanket stored away, which brings in a nice pop of fall color to this area. 



I'm thinking I need to set myself a little deadline to get this little project wrapped up!  :)

Oh, and scroll back up and take another little peek at that last photo.  Anyone want to come and finish painting that 2 story wall for me??  UGH!!!  :)   One day at a time.


9 comments:

  1. I still can't get over how great this looks! I can't remember if I commented before, but I loved it before :)

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  2. So pretty! We are actually looking for a birch tree fabric or wallpaper to make an art piece for our living room :0)

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  3. You've really dressed up the space nicely. Looks great! The wall words really fit in - perfect location.
    Lisa@SuburbanRetreat

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  4. Super cute! You are very talented. :)

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  5. I love your wall. I have searched high and low for a good tree mural tutorial. You have inspired me to actually try it. I love the vinyl and pictures.

    Jessica

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  6. Oh wow! I like it even better accessorized!!! Awesome!

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  7. That looks great, Courtney!!! I love the trees, pictures, etc! I've seen that Craigslist bench in different places in your home... I think I like it best right there! It all looks so good! :)

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  8. I really like the look of this! I'm also trying to come up with a DIY tree-themed project for my own home, so thank you for the excellent ideas!

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