New Gallery Wall!

Ok so here is my inspiration photo

I loved the big white mats and tiny black frames!

Here is what I did to recreate it on the low low .. bc if you have ever checked out frames/mats that big then you know its ridiculous!! So I bought poster frames, they are perfect. Small black frame and huge for a 1/4 the price. I even got them 40% off! So a 24x30 poster frame was originally 19.99 - 40% off = $12.00!!

I did the paper technique: Lay the frame face down, take sheets of paper and tape them together to the size of the frame. I also made a mark where the hanger is.

I then taped them on the wall to see what height and spacing I liked best.

looking good

hmmm... the thinner one is actually the front and the thicker black frame is the back... But I just switched it to see which one I liked better....

I like the thicker one best (right one)

All three frames hung... now to find white poster board or paper big enough to fit them

Me likey!!

So I went to Kinkos and the lady actually cut some white paper off the roll for me *shhhhhhh!!!! I am not supposed to tell!!* For FREE!!!

I then simply cut the paper to fit, measured and placed the picture in the center (with a little scotch tape on the back to secure it)

And voila!!!

I love them!!! Total Cost breakdown:

Poster Frames 12.00 x 3 = 36.00

White paper for matting = Free!

Not bad at all!!

Oh and looky what I sold the other day! Something is missing , eh?! ;0)

Lights, Camera, Action!

I replaced the leopard lampshade with this rectangle one I got from Target for $14.99. The leopard one just wasn't doing it for me. So now I have 2 lamps in the room with this shade, I will eventually get 2 matching bases and stick them both on the dresser.

I was going to spray paint these 2 birds white  (from an estate sale) but I just couldn't do it. Not sure why but the bronzy color they are is pretty nice. Who knows maybe later, when I get brave.

I have partially finished the photo gallery wall, I will eventually add more frames but first I need to spray paint the frames. I will probably paint them all white except for the silvery ones, but I haven't decided yet.

Here is the chandelier in my dining room, it will be painted white as well and I will take off the yellow glass thingies that I loathe and replace the existing bulbs with the ones I purchased below....

I loathe the yellow glass things because it gives off this odd color in the dining room and makes everything look bad. Like for instance I was painting a canvas brown and it made it look red.

I will get Jordan to help me with the chandelier tonight :0)