if you've ever visited, it might be obvious that i don't love clutter and unnecessary stuff. (well, except for dog toys, of which i seem to have an extraordinary many considering that atlas doesn't play with toys. but i digress ..)
anyway, the black frames used to hold two photos from venice. i removed the photos a while ago but couldn't figure out what to do with the frames. they were just sitting in the closet - which bothered me. what i really wanted was to find two brightly colored photos and to hang them in the laundry room. except i kind of wanted the photos to be of clothes - and i didn't have any photos that were quite right. one night, i was looking at the latest jcrew catalog, and i had a brilliant idea! i tore out two pages from the catalog and framed them! inexpensive - and just what i was looking for.
yay. i had my daisy photo put on a 20x30 canvas! i love it. another thing to sit and stare happily at .. (what can i say, my home makes me happy - which is, i think, the best thing ever.) it's not quite as yellow in real life as in the photo - clearly i have not mastered the art of interior lighting.
yes, those are cute! (the clothes pics).....i didn't really know what they would look like, but I like them:)
Posted by: Helen | 09/03/2009 at 07:02 AM
Love your daisy photo over the bed!!
Posted by: Becca | 09/03/2009 at 07:30 AM
Great ideas!
Posted by: maryannashley | 09/03/2009 at 07:41 AM
I love that canvas -- and your idea for the laundry room. I may have to copy the latter. My laundry area is so stark and bare. Very creative!
As always, I love your blog :)
Posted by: Meredith | 09/03/2009 at 10:17 AM
great ideas elizabeth...no clutter is a nice thing!
Posted by: elk | 09/03/2009 at 11:33 AM
Cute - I like the daisy photo especially. It's clear you inherited Mom's genes for not wanting clutter. :) I don't like clutter either, but I love my walls covered...
Posted by: Amy | 09/03/2009 at 03:12 PM
What a great idea with the jc photos. I'm going to post a similar (unframed) photo on my blog right now.
Posted by: Leanne | 09/03/2009 at 07:27 PM
Brilliant idea for the laundry room...those photos from J crew are perfect!
Also, love the minimal and simple feel of your room.
Posted by: Caroline | 09/03/2009 at 10:22 PM
Simple is best I think. I am also not one for clutter.
The daisy print looks really good. I so need to display some of my work that doesn't involve my children.
I have a a few photos printed due to competitions but I haven't famed it.
Posted by: liss | 09/04/2009 at 05:45 AM
I love the clothes idea! Genius.
Posted by: Brita | 09/04/2009 at 07:44 PM
i love the simplicity of your bedroom. i could easily see myself sleeping like a baby there. And, what a clever idea, for the frames. they look, wonderful!
xo
Posted by: christina | 09/05/2009 at 07:58 PM