Old frames are one of favorite finds!
Mirrors too!
I decided to go for a white on white color scheme for a much neglected hall.
But then my 5 year old asked me why everything was empty.
“That’s the point,” I told him.
“But why?” was his reply.
“That’s the point,” I told him.
“But why?” was his reply.
So we put our heads together and decided his school artwork was just the solution to turn my Chic, Minimalistic idea in to Modern, Family Practicalism.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Sooooooo in love with those mirrors!!! Great find.
great finds!
Adorable 🙂
Very cute idea!!!!
I like how you put your sons art work in the frames.
Fabulous. I love to see children art.
The frames are fabulous and it’s so much fun that you included the art.
The frames with the child’s art is perfection! I love that it started as something old, turned new, turned fun and different!
I loved the empty frames and then thought “but where does she put the kids’ art?” I think the final display is gorgeous.
I’m loving your idea! Artwork or no artwork, both look great!
that is soooo cute! I bet your son feels super special! amazing idea! chic, modern, & pratical! =)
What a cute idea! I love it.
I love the cloud one 🙂
You are so good about painting the things you find. Mine just collect. I think I need to live in a sunnier state.
Good finds and I love how you placed them on the wall.
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Oh Michelle…this is precious!
This is a great idea, I love your sons artwork! 🙂
CUTE!!!
I had the same thought as your five year old…but love how you put your child’s art inside. It looks great!
Great frames and now even better with his wonderful art expression in them. Love it. I just did a post this last week on painting two frames for my living room. One is on an original oil painting by a wonderful artist and it is the same exact frame as you large gold ornate frame. I think mine is a bit larger but the same frame, You can see it here
http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-is-not-my-middle-name.html
Happy Monday,Kathysue
So cute! I bet he is so proud that you dsplay his work so proudly in such gorgeous frames!
Love it!!! Way cute!
Wow it looks amazing!!! I adore your blog 🙂
Precious! Really lovely.
Gorgeous and what great finds!! I never find awesome mirrors like those!! Way to go!!
~Morgan
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This is such a great idea….I love the white on white…
Your blog is adorable! I am going to do a post about this idea and give you the credit and link to your blog!
Have a great day 🙂
Love the mirrors! I’ve had my eye out for mirrors for quite some time but have yet to strike gold. Yours are wonderful… love all the detailing.
P.S. Isn’t kid art the best?
Beautiful display! I can’t wait until I my little guy starts making art!
Love it! How cute.
This is my favorite of all your posts!
I love your style! You should audition for So You Think You Can Design. Here’s the link…
http://soyouthinkyoucandecorate.blogspot.com/2010/02/auditions-if-you-would-like-to-audition.html
Sorry, I don’t know how to make it fancy!
Hi, I just came upon this and had to comment… I agree with Kim at Yellow Brick Home; I love how it started as one thing and then became something else. I often see children’s artwork displayed in these blogs, and it’s all great, but I’ve never seen it done quite like this. Unexpected, and perfect.
– Michiganhome
I love the idea of putting childrens’ artwork is gorgeous, ornate frames. The juxaposition is marvelous and it’s a wonderful message to send to your kids about the value of their “masterpieces!”
🙂 amy @ mango + palm
What an awesome idea using the empty frames for your kids works of art! I would love to do this!
Hi Im new i love the work you have done, I’ve also got some old frames
did you even them out with sand paper and then spray paint?
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