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Changes to Family Room Wall


I've changed the large wall space in my family room...again.
This is what it looked like the last time I showed it to you.


It was okay for awhile but I kept feeling like I wanted something different.
When my Mom gave some old picture frames to me, I decided to try using them here.
They were gold so of course I spray painted them white.

~  here is what it looks like now ~


I made my own artwork or I should really say,
 I created something (it definitely isn't art) 
to put in these frames.
  I just used some scrapbooking paper and some
rubber stamps that I've had for a long time.


I also painted a couple old boards that we had and put them up
as kind of a ledger board or plate rail.


It's very amateur but I like how it lightened up this end of the room
and it's just something very different than I've had there before.


Do you find it difficult to fill up large wall spaces?
I sure do.
Especially when trying to do it on a budget!
I would love to hear what you think or
any great ideas you have for large spaces like this!


• hope you're having a beautiful day •


~ JoAnne


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  1. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting11/01/2011

    Joanne I LOVE the new look!! Love that lamp too! Martina

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  2. Rhonda @ home.made.11/01/2011

    I love it! The all white palette makes a beautiful gallery wall - great job!

    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style...
    Rhonda @ home.made.

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  3. Tania Pelletier11/01/2011

    I love it! And what you've done IS art, it's lovely!

    Tania

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  4. Polly11/02/2011

    looks great! love your artwork!

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  5. Passionate for White11/02/2011

    Wow, what a transformation....looks great!

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  6. Turquoise and Trine11/02/2011

    I love the changes you made! I really like your idea to paint some old boards and use them on the wall! You did a great job!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  7. Michele Smith11/02/2011

    What a great transformation. Looks good!

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  8. HIBISCUS HOUSE11/02/2011

    I love what you have done! It is beautiful either way! That is on of the hardest things for me to do to fill a wall. I never know what to put on it. You don't seem to have that problem at all.

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  9. Sally11/03/2011

    your wall looks so pretty. Love the blue and white.

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  10. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads11/03/2011

    I think you've done a fabulous job filling up that wall. Looks great!

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  11. Honey at 280511/05/2011

    Your have done a fabulous job with your wall, Joanne! It looks terrific!

    Thanks you for sharing your pretty ideas at Potpourri Friday!

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  12. Sheila11/08/2011

    Beautiful!

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  13. Amy Kinser11/11/2011

    I love the changes. I just have such a soft spot for an all white look. It just rests easy with my eyes.

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  14. anna kardenia11/13/2011

    Joanne, que bom encontrei seu blog,vou ficar por aqui, adorei tudo e essa mudança ficou otima, você tem muito bom gosto.Beijos

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