They are old tin ceiling tiles. I got the largest at an antique store in Burnet, TX on my birthday and the other two I got off Ebay, because I could not wait to stumble upon them on my own. I also needed them RIGHT THEN so I could hang them all together.
I am concerned about balancing the three shapes. I also need to figure out how to Superglue some sort of hanging contraption onto the back of them.
As it always goes, they are just leaning against the wall in the dining room a month past when I HAD TO HAVE THEM. Just like how I HAVE TO explain this with capital letters.
So, here enters the dilemma. How to hang them? Below are some pics of the empty wall that NEEDED HELP RIGHT THEN.
I am concerned about balancing the three shapes. I also need to figure out how to Superglue some sort of hanging contraption onto the back of them.
Of course now I am looking at the pictures and thinking about how plain that wall looks, and should I paint it first? I probably should have whispered that so that hubs doesn't have a conniption.
But I do think the tiles will look great with the sea shell centerpiece and white curtains. Which I intentionally brought up JUST SO I could show you the picture! I picked up the shells in May at Shell Beach in Florida. The beach had perfect shells there, but most had living creatures in them, and I was not down with committing a senseless murder just for a shell with no specific purpose.
Maybe I should clarify: Not down with senseless murder for specific decorating purposes or any other reason.
There was also the question of the plane ride home, so I opted for the already busted pieces to take with me. Some broke even more on the way home, but that was fine given I found this fantastic woven plate charger on sale before I left, which made me a girl with a plan.
I have never been one for shells or sea themes. However, I have enjoyed these shells immensely. Maybe because they are not perfect. Maybe because the entire centerpiece cost $5 including the doily runner I picked up at a garage sale. Maybe because it was the first vacation I have ever taken with the purpose of relaxing and not SEEING.
So, the dining area. A work in progress. I'll keep you posted.
2 comments:
In love with those tiles!!!! I think we should work on you releasing some of your creative juju into my new house. =o)
Yeah, can you come visit with the purpose of DECORATING my apartment? Thanks.
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