OK, so I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a project, and now all of a sudden I’ve had a burst of creativity with 2 projects in 2 days.
Why?
Most likely because I’m avoiding cleaning my house, since I’m hosting Thanksgiving dinner in a mere 4 days. There’s nothing like it to inspire projects!
But mostly, I haven’t been doing much because I haven’t had the funds for new purchases. But then I began to tidy up a bit and found a little frame that I’ve been meaning to use for years.
I wasn’t back in cleaning mode not even for 5 minutes after hanging the little frame when I saw the same gorgeous frame that’s been leaning against my desk for probably several years, also waiting for real home, where it would be loved and cherished as it deserves. (Yes, my office/studio is like the land of the misfit toys.)
Don’t mind the crappy photos…it’s late and my iPhone is tired.
And I thought, “Damn it, after all these years, this frame deserves a real home…where could I put it?” Which sent me on a wild goose chase through my house trying to find a place for this awesome frame, while I conveniently avoided cleaning.
With this crappy quality closeup photo, you may or may not be able to see that the frame has lovely rosettes and a layered look with gold metallic topped with a creamy off-white paint.
I found this bad boy at Michael’s for a mere $13. It was originally all gold metallic, but I spruced it up with an antique white finish. Then I let it cure for a couple of years.
Since the frame is a little bit ornate and a little bit shabby chic (sung to the tune of Donny & Marie’s Little Bit Country, Little Bit Rock ‘N Roll. And yes, you’re welcome for ensuring that tune that will be in your head all day long), I figured I might find a place in my master bedroom, which is full of shabby chic awesomeness.
I stopped dead in my tracks when I got here…
The heavens parted and the angels were singing, until the record scratched when I realized that this spot, while a clever vignette, was missing a little something. Something along the lines of an ornate, yet shabby chic empty frame…
The heavens once again beamed down upon me and the angels resumed their singing. It was the perfect addition to top off this vignette. And because I’m getting comfortable with imperfection, I LOVE the off-center look! It makes it unusual and a bit mod.
(However, don’t ask my 12-year-old-son for his opinion…he walked into my room and shouted, “THAT FRAME IS OFF CENTER. YOU NEED TO FIX THAT!” To which I said, “No, I’m getting comfortable with imperfection.” His response was to turn on his heel and run screaming from my room. If I’d known it would have had that effect, I might have tried it years ago!)
So now that I’ve got that project wrapped up, it’s back to my pre-Thanksgiving attempts at cleaning. Let’s see how many more awesome projects are spawned by my avoidant behaviors.
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