My Recent Project

Ever since we have moved into our house I have always been very nervous about decorating. The problem is that I don't have a particular style. I am pretty eclectic in my taste. I don't think being as CHEAP as I am helps at all, either. So I have been trying different cheap ideas on how to decorate my living room wall for quite some time. I have tried antique frames, a large mirror, etc. None have been very good attempts because I have become preoccupied with other tasks and have forgotten about the wall. For some reason the laundry has to be done before I can sit and stare at the wall wondering what to do with it! I have been looking all over Kearney for some sort of inspiration. I was walking through the thrift store the other day and found the inspiration I have been looking for! Here it is....

I know... right?? TOTALLY INSPIRING!!

Ok, ok. So it's hideous! But I thought it had some potential. So I started to get to work..

I took the candlesticks off of the sconce

Not sure what I'll make with these, but they could be cute!

I took the clock face off of the clock

And I gave them all a bath

Then I spray painted them all black (I took pictures of this but they got deleted somehow). After they were all spray painted, I added a monogram to the center of the old clock and then spray painted some old frames black to match. Then I started hanging. I have just begun with the picture frames- I plan on adding MANY more to the wall but I like the way it is starting to look:

What do you think? Please leave your comments and let me know your opinion!

- Janel

PS- Feel free to be honest. If you hate it you will just be joining Roger. :-D