Woo to the hoo. Our bedroom horse art arrived, so we’re back to share the whole how-to-affix-them-to-canvas adventure. The title might have already given it away, but even though they arrived on Monday afternoon (spoiler alert) it took two attempts to get ‘er done in this instance.
First I went with the ol’ spray adhesive route (for $4 from JoAnn with a coupon), since I used this for anything and everything back in my art school days (it was like the duct tape of our world). It’s usually a great candidate since it’s acid free (which means it’s good for not ruining prints) and it’s listed as “all purpose” and “permanent” right on the label.
It was as simple as spraying the back of the poster (while it was upside down) along with the front of the canvas and then starting at one side of the canvas and lining up the corners and sort of rolling the print down to adhere it as I went. I was able to do it all myself (without any John help) and even snapped this pic midway through. Girl power.
Oh and I did this in the sunroom since I could seal off the fumes from the rest of the house while wearing my mask and opening the doors and windows to the outside world and running the fan (it’s stinky stuff). So if you ever dabble in spray mounting it’s great to do it outside or in a highly ventilatable space like a sunroom or screened in porch.
But back to my method. After laying my poster in place, I gently used a credit card my Kroger card to smooth things out (gentle is the key word, you don’t want to end up with scratches or dents):
Then I did the same thing with the other guy:
Wham, bam thank you ma’am. Or so I thought. I hung them with pride and marveled that it only took about twenty minutes to attach my prints to my canvases. I may have even done that thing where you clasp your hands together and shake them on either side of your head in a victory dance of sorts. Can’t confirm or deny that.
And then tragedy struck. Ok that’s a little dramatic. More like things slowly became un-stuck. Boo hiss (my dad always says that and I crack up). I noticed that they were looking a little wiggly and less taut before bed, and within about 12 hours (by early Tuesday morning) there were actually big speed bump looking separations between the print and the canvas. I should have taken a picture but I was too worried/annoyed/bummed to remember to document it. It was the butt crack of dawn and I kinda thought all was lost. Oh well, I did mention at the end of my horse art post on Monday that I could royally mess this project up. Do I know thyself or what? Maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. But I gave a little tug at the corner of one print and happily learned that it was actually really easy to peel the prints right off of the canvas so I could essentially start all over again. The horse photography gods must have been smiling down on me.
So next it was on to method numero dos. This time I googled around for a more “heavy duty” technique that was a bit more reliable and commonly recommended. I found this and this, which both suggested using acrylic medium as glue. The kind that I grabbed was Liquitex Matte Varnish from Michael’s (for $3 with a coupon):
I brushed a thin and even coat onto the surface of the canvas…
… along with the back of the poster…
… and then stuck them together using the same method as I did with my spray mount, although for some reason I needed John’s help this time. So maybe have an extra person on hand to help you line up corners and keep your print from folding or getting crinkled as you go. Specifically I had two corners and John had two corners and we placed my two corners down first and sort of rolled the rest of the print down (like the second pic of this post while using the spray adhesive) and that seemed to be a great way to avoid bubbles or crinkles. Some small air pockets did occur, but I was able to work them out from the middle of the canvas towards the edges (gently with the palm of my hand). Oh and some folks can have a reaction to acrylic medium (we didn’t, but noticed it said that on the container) so wearing thin latex gloves while touching the corners and placing the print might be a good idea.
Sorry we didn’t snap any photos of this step (all of our hands were in use) but here’s the finished – and very secure – result after we adhered both prints with the Liquitex varnish and then laid them flat for a full 24 hours to cure (I didn’t want them to buckle or slide off the wall while they were drying). We’ve both taken a few steamy showers in the adjoined bathroom over the last few days and they really appear to be stuck for the long haul this time (after spray mounting I could tell they might be a bit wiggly, but they felt a lot more cured and hardened about 12 hours after I used the acrylic medium). Sweet. Of course I’ll keep you posted if it all comes crumbling down. But so far, so good.
As for the sides of the canvases, I debated painting them charcoal or deep brown or even using some metallic paint, but opted to just leave them white for now. The clean look works for us (it ties into the white trim and the mirror hanging above the sink between them). And as for covering the front with something (like acrylic medium or Mod Podge) we decided that we liked the smooth print-like finish for now too. But if anyone at home is planning to use something like acrylic medium over your print or poster I’d recommend testing it out on a tiny area first, just to make sure it doesn’t make anything cloudy or runny (although I’ve heard it’s usually great – just call me Captain Careful).
We did switch the sides that we hung them on (from my original photoshop rendering), since J liked the one on my side more and I liked the one on his side more. Now we can each wake up and see our favorite prints from our side of the bed (J’s is the beach one and mine is the wild horses one). Sidenote: We realized that we switched “sides” when we moved, and finally figured out why. No matter where we live, I subconsciously prefer to be on the side furthest from the door. I guess I feel more cozy and nestled that way. Weird, huh?
One of my favorite things about the prints is how luminescent they are. That soft glow is definitely something that our rough little photoshop rendering didn’t account for, which is why some people might have been turned off by how much harsher they looked in that “guestimate.” Or they might just think horse art is weird. Which is valid (I know not everyone is on the Equine Train with me). I’ve always had a strange animal fascination – I just graduated from My Little Ponies and Popples (remember those?) to ceramic and photographic versions.
In money news, each poster (found here and here) would have been $169 to get ‘em printed on canvas to the size that I wanted and I was able to DIY each one for just $64 a pop (including the poster and the large canvas). So I saved over $200 bucks. Here’s hoping it sticks.
And now for a money shot of the sink nook. My least-favorite-to-favorite place in the house. We really like that the light & airy nook is a nice counterpart to the moody horse photos (we thought lighter/softer art might be a little too sweet and matchy-matchy for our tastes, so we went for something a little wild to contrast the big white mirror).
As we mentioned in the original poster post on Monday, we know these prints are a bit of a departure from our first house’s beachy, light, and airy (and sometimes very “safe”) style. And that art is definitely one of those in-the-eye-of-the-beholder things. In general, we’re having a lot more fun taking risks in this house (although every time I think I’m going to shock & repulse my mom she ends up liking it, which is totally throwing me off). Embracing the Just Gotta Do You School Of Decorating (which is taught by Queen Latifah in my mind) has allowed us to be more true to ourselves, and our house already feels more special and more like us.
One brave-for-prudes-like-us choice seems to somehow fit right in with the next one, and it gets easier to trust ourselves as we go. All with minimal nail biting and second guessing, which was a constant occurrence at our first house. I’m not going to say that we’re never nervous (just the idea of saying that makes me nervous), but lately we’ve had some luck doing the whole “what’s the worst that can happen?” exercise and it has always been something not-that-bad (ex: we’ll get new art, we’ll repaint, we’ll return something, etc). Which are all things worthy of ending up with a house that we love – so we get all Thelma & Louise and hold hands and drive off the cliff together. Oh and one more I’m-kinda-freaking-out tip: it’s always nice to look back on other bold-ish choices that we’ve made since moving here when we need a slap of it’ll-hopefully-be-worth-it confidence, like the painted backs of the built-ins in the dining room (which were so much more of a visual payoff than leaving them white)…
… and the still-in-progress contrast-y dark-beamed and dark-sectionaled living room (we were ready to try something beyond the white beams and the white slipcovered sofa in our first house’s den)…
… and the deeply saturated guest room (which is kind of moody but still happy and fun)…
To us, our little ponies in the bedroom just seem to fit right in with the photos above. It feels like home.
And it’s so crazy to think that it looked like this five months ago:
You thought I’d wrap things up with those before shots, right? Nope. Still babbling. Because the other day I had this thought that I wanted to share with you guys: although all of the risky-bid-ness that we’ve been experimenting with is definitely fun, one thing that we never expected was that it would work so well with the softer and more calm “moments” in our house, like the serene white-framed hall art gallery:
We’re learning that it’s not all or nothing. Areas of color and contrast seem to go well with (and balance out) the less bright and saturated spaces. So going bold in one spot doesn’t mean your whole house necessarily needs to be saturated and stimulating. It’s as if those quieter zones seem to temper things (like our white-on-gray frame gallery which leads to our more colorful and contrasty bedroom). A little of Column A, a little of Column B if you will.
In short, we’re definitely still “students” who are just figuring things out as we go. Wax on, wax off. Diving in and having fun and embracing the whole trial-and-error and why-the-heck-not approach seems to work when it comes to inching towards a place that feels like us. Yes, this is another one of those yay-you moments where I encourage you to go for it and play around and be brave and have fun – all in the name of landing on something that you couldn’t love more. After all, it’s only paint/art/bedding etc – so it’s likely something that you can semi-easily undo if you hate it. So quit horsing around (aww yeeeeah, a last-line-of-the-post horse pun) and just go for it. Can I get a yeehaw? No? Alrighty then.
Psst- Here’s an awesome post all about taking risks from The Nesting Place. She says it a lot better than I do, so… what she said.
Psssst- Is anyone else in total denial that Oprah is over? I can’t bring myself to delete her last episode from our DVR, so I guess it’ll sit there a while. Maybe for twenty fiiiiiive years.
Chloe says
I like them! The only thing I don’t like is the colour of the dresser but I understand why you don’t want to paint it.
Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says
totally in LOVE with your guys’ prints! The funny part is that the art gallery next door to my office had VERY similar prints recently (before your last post), and I remember thinking how amazingly beautiful they were! LOVE that you guys are making such bold choices! We definitely LOVE color and it has been a really big learning process having our very own first home! :D We’ve focused since day 1 on not creating a crazy rainbow effect in our home and balancing colors throughout the home and having an overall “theme”… BUT it’s not easy! You guys are wonderful to learn from. MUCH LOVE! :)
PS- when it comes to “sides,” I totally know what you mean Sherry… but for some reason, you could plop us in the middle of the desert and we’d still sleep on the same “sides.” We’re weird like that!
karen says
I love it! Those before and after shots must make your hearts flutter! Jeeze..it makes mine flutter!
For me, there is something about the plant that doesn’t suit the rest of the room. Maybe a sleeker plant with larger leaves?? Or maybe even if the pot was a different colour?
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah my poor plant isn’t very cute is he? But I read some Nasa study that said corn plants are one of the best at filtering air (and I’m a dork about air quality) so he’s in the bedroom for that reason (Clara has a plant in her room too, just to keep the air fresh- haha). Maybe someday I’ll upgrade to something cuter like a potted citrus tree or something!
xo,
s
Angie says
I’d like to adhere some fabric to the back of a play kitchen shelf to spruce it up(a 4.99 thrift store find by the way). I’ve never dappled in this arena so was wondering if you had any recommendations. Should I try mod podge or the spray adhesive? What’s the difference? Or
something else entirely?
YoungHouseLove says
I’ve heard good things about starching fabric to make it stay. Maybe try googling around for methods. It might be too heavy for Mod Podge or spray adhesive. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Tania says
Thanks so much for sharing the how-to on this. I’ve had some pictures I’ve thought about blowing up but wasn’t sure how to mount them (other than paying $$ to have them printed on canvas). Love your creative solutions!
Brandi says
I’m sad too about the end of Oprah. It’s the reason why I’ve stocked up a week’s worth in the DVR so I still have more to watch. =)
Emily says
Thanks for the real-life mounting stuff. I like these posts just as much as the “big” ones :) I’m glad you found something you love, and I like that you have art on those two walls now.
Unrelated, I LOVE Pinterest. I pinned some kitchen designs yesterday (specifically islands/peninsulas/nooks/banquettes) and showed them to my husband. Within ten minutes, we settled on a design that we BOTH love! It was ridiculously easy. No more crazy sketches or vagueness! (“Is it modern-looking?” “Um…kinda?”)
Melissa says
Ok, I wasn’t to thrilled with the horse art via photoshop, but it looks (somehow) completely different on those canvases. I LOVE them! the sepia-tones one looks like it matches the curtain. I wish I had your eye for things!
Cindy says
Looks fantastic! I’m so glad I’m not the only weirdo that refuses to delete Oprah!!!
Harmony says
I’m loving the little bit of edge they bring:) it looks like a grown up space! I always sleep furthest from the door too-I think because it makes me feel safe and protected (in a totally old fashioned way haha!) and GEEZ why cant I find you on Pinterest! ;(
Jenn says
I love the horses, and that you guys are making more playful decisions in this house!
If you guys decide you want more horses (or cows for that matter!) Pioneer Woman has some huge files in the Photography section of her blog. Not sure if they’re your style, but they’re fun for FREE! :) I’ve been thinking about getting some from there, too.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah I love her stuff! Such a good idea.
xo,
s
Leah - Bogue Living says
I think the horses look great, inspired! They would not have caught my eye as potential art for your room, but they work really well and look interesting to boot. I loved the other house, but this is getting exciting :)
Annalea says
Yeeeeehaaaw!
That’s my go-to phrase (I live in the wooded/hick-riddled north) for when something crazy happens, like when I lost a load of 15 1×2’s on my way out of Home Depot. Huge clattering crash of lumber on concrete, followed by “Yeeee-Haw!” ;o) It tends to make people laugh, and takes all the tension out of the situation.
And Oprah is OVER????? I must be living under a rock. (No TV/Cable here–just internet.) Gotta go check that out . . .
YoungHouseLove says
Oh my goodness. Using “Yeeehawww!” in times of tension is brilliant. I’m laughing just thinking about it.
xo,
s
Ashley says
Captain Careful :) –
It looks great! Nice work as always. And I also prefer the side furthest from the door. The bad guys can get to my hubby first that way. :)
Carly says
Love the prints, they look great! I might look into that idea for our house, our dining room walls are naked! On a side note, your reasoning for your sleeping arrangements made me laugh. We have the same rule, though his reasoning. He sleeps closest to the door because if someone ever broke into our house while we are sleeping, they would get him first. In reality he would probably sleep through the whole thing… but it’s a sweet gesture nonetheless.
Mia says
I love this idea and I’m in the midst of trying to figure out some inexpensive art for a room makeover. Brilliant! What is the most inexpensive place to get canvas?
And can we talk about O for a minute? I was in the fetal position all day yesterday. Watched the finale with my best girls, then overcooked dinner, had three servings of dessert, and put myself to bed at 7:30pm. She will be missed around here. Just posted a clip on my blog about the amazing experience I had on her show 10 years ago. You might get a kick out of it:)
meandjilly.blogspot.com
YoungHouseLove says
Oh Em Geeeee. You are touching her. And you talked about bras with her? Wow. That must have been unreal. I totally understand why you mourned yesterday. But lots of dessert hopefully helped. Oh and as for canvases, Michael’s has awesome 50% off sales sometimes. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
kathren says
CUTE photos! These would make great wall art too, I think. :-) Oprah is amazing!
Alex says
Love the Beach-House feeling! I think I now have the inspiration for my basement… it can definitely use a brighter feeling. Thanks!
-Alex
bfish says
The horses look great and do set off the mirror in your sink nook really well!
You guys are good sports about letting guests give unsolicited advice, so here goes:
1. Your bedroom floors are lovely. I believe you’ve posted before about wanting to refinish/stain all of the wood floors throughout your house to be uniform, and you’re thinking of a dark color. That makes sense, but darkening the bedroom floor would take away from its beauty, IMHO.
2. The black chair under the left horse picture — I hope it’s temporary. How do I say this diplomatically? Oh well — it looks cheap and I think it, and the large framed mirror on the wall to the left as well, detract from the room with their abrupt blackness. This is coming from someone who likes to use black and high contrast in decorating! Love the light fixture, the linens, etc., just not those too-stark black elements.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! It’s definitely a work in progress in there, so it should be interesting to see where we end up.
xo,
s
Elle says
Okay, I rarely read comments, but I had a feeling these would be lively, and I wasn’t disappointed! I’m imagining the eye-rolling conversations Sherry and John must have over some of the things their lovely readers say….
I’m anti-horse-pictures, but more power to y’all. Personally (not that you asked me!) I would (a) move the plant to the other side of the chair, in front of the light, so it’s not cluttering up the view as much, (b) hang a curtain in a subtle pattern behind the doorway with a hook to one side, to soften all the busy-ness on that wall, and (c) ditch the horse print on the right in favor of something smaller, lighter, and calmer.
Love the blog, and your house. Also, my cousin was college roommates with John’s sister. Small world, Virginia is.
Rebecca @ Remade Home says
Oh that is just so pretty. The horse prints instantly cozy up the space and it’s just fabulous! And I really like the white edged canvases–I think I want to try this with some larger photos. Do you think the same technique would work with a photograph, or would the photo paper be too thick?
YoungHouseLove says
Our posters were about as thick as a photo so I bet it would work. Good luck!
xo,
s
Alli says
I like them and I love the canvas look without the price. And for what it’s worth, my “side” is always the side away from the door — at home and away somewhere like in a hotel. I don’t like sleeping near the door.
Brooke says
I’m the same way about sleeping farthest from the door. I thought I was the only weird, quirky one like that. In hotels or where ever, I am always sleeping opposite the door. :)
Jennifer says
I’m not gonna lie, when I saw the photoshopped idea of the horses I thought “what are they smoking”? But, the actual photos, mounted on canvas and in the room look fantastic. Guess that’s why you guys are making a living with your DIY blog and I’m not! :)
JB says
You should invest in a nice tub of YES paste…it is a paper stick flat glue which works on absolutely ANYTHING!!…I use it all the time for odd projects and although it takes a little while to cure you will be happy with the end result..spray tack never ever works unless its for a throw away project…Acrylic mediums work alright but can ruin small projects and while drying sometimes the paper can wrinkle…I know waaaaaaay too much about glue and tape..and I know Sherry will love this about YES paste also but its absolutely non toxic so much so that you could eat it and if its a little dried up you can add a dab off water to it, mix it and stretch the contents so it is extremely cost effective and will last forever…I swear I’m just a stay at home mom and NOT an adhesive saleswoman haha!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, sounds like good stuff!
xo,
s
kathy says
I like the horse prints in the room too! Anyway, whenever I think of Virginia, I assume that people have horses. I’ve never been there…. must’ve seen it in a movie or something! Maybe your next house will have a pasture and real horses that all of your kids can ride.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man that sounds fancy but super fun!
xo,
s
Mel V. says
Put me in the pro-horse-art camp. I love how it works with the furniture and curtains to create something that has weight and energy, but is also dreamy.
Maybe it’s my monitor, but it looks to me like the teal tones in your bedspread and the paint in the sink nook are fighting with the sepia and natural tones in the rest of the room. Hopefully it looks better in person!
I’m glad you like the results! I’m enjoying watching them.
YoungHouseLove says
I think it’s a nice balance in person (warm gold tones in the rug, curtains, art, floors, dresser and cool blue-greens on the walls and also in the duvet). I think earthy neutrals seem to fit in with almost any color scheme and some cool with some warm is always nice (most of our palette was inspired by the duvet thanks to the teal, green, gold, and white all together).
xo,
s
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
OK, so honestly, when you showed us your photoshop version, I wasn’t too sure about the prints, but wow, i think they look great and thanks for the photo mounting tips. Much appreciated. :)
Adrienne says
Hello! I’m new to your blog. I’ve been “stalking” you for a week now and am totally obsessed :-) Your style is perfection and I love your blogging style. Plus you have a cute daughter with an adorable name. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello and that my sister and I are here to stay. And yes…I’m dying over Oprah. I’ve been crying at every single episode for weeks now in anticipation of it being over and I can’t seem to delete the final episode either. I need to watch it another 413 times. Thanks for sharing you.
katie says
ahhhh! we did the SAME thing! (switching bed sides) and i know thats the reason and i told brian that he had to be closer to the door so the bad guys would get him first. or a nicer way of saying it is so he could “protect me”. ha thats funny that you did that too.
AlyceB says
Your little rhino friend migrated between photos??
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, those pics were taken at different times. Before Clara’s party the rhino lived on the console, but with little kids running around we though he was safer up on the built-ins. Me. Rhino gets around.
xo,
s
ang says
I love the guest room colour what is it? great job on the house. I live on Prince Edward Island and cool accent pieces are hard to come by since there are fewer stores than in most areas and the ones we have are the smaller version. But hopefully I can find some great stuff at yardsales this summer(can you believe we only have 1 thrift store)
YoungHouseLove says
Glad you at least have one! As for that color, it’s Plumage by Martha Stewart (color matched to Olympic No-VOC paint). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
georgia says
What an inspiring post, in every way! I love your comments about the ‘evolution of taste’ the evolution in practice, your sidenote about switching sides (I am exactly the same, come to think about it) and the actual room.. Like the posters a lot too! I am just thinking the next change could be jazzing up the dresser a bit.
Thanks guys!
g
Meredith @ Making a Dream Home says
I remember Popples! I haven’t thought about them in years.
Great job on the prints. I love the idea of using a large canvas instead of a frame. The art looks cleaner, while making it more affordable at the same time.
When you say the prints are luminescent, do you mean the art itself or the finish on the print? If you mean the finish, was the print already like that, or is it somehow related to your mounting process?
YoungHouseLove says
The finish on the prints (and the photographs themselves) just looked glossy and glow-y. We just got lucky because it wasn’t anything we did when we mounted them or anything. Haha.
xo,
s
barb calkins says
I inherited my Dad’s Dremel, too. A Father’s Day present I gave him eons ago, so it’s the Ice Age style of your intern/regifted Dad version. Dremel looks cool and interesting and I have always wanted to play with it, I just don’t have any idea what to do with it. I bet they have a great website. I should look. How do you use yours?
YoungHouseLove says
If you scroll back through the comments there are tons of fun suggestions from readers! We mostly use ours to notch or route things out (ex: adding a groove to our postcard shelves so they would fit into it).
xo,
s
Donna Huebsch says
These turned out SO beautifully! And thanks for sharing the 1st attempt at gluing them down – it’s nice to know what works and what doesn’t.
Joy @ DesignItHome says
Looks great! Love the horses! I also have a strange love of them, they are beautiful animals.
I second the previous comment that you shouldn’t have to justify yourselves to the naysayers. I love that you do what you love and that’s part of what makes it so fun to read your posts. I think the appologies are not necessary and take away some of the fun.
I always sleep on the side closest to the door. Go figure.
jenny says
does anyone else get the illusion that the picture of the horses over the dresser is much larger than the picture over the chair?? or is it just me. I think the one over the chair is beautiful and fits/matches perfectly, but the one over the dresser just seems big and cluttered to me in the space. do you have plans for the dresser soon? you might even be able to get away with staining it a bit darker, especially with the yellows in the pic/curtain that surround it. in my eyes, it doesn’t balance with the other side, which has a dark chair and a darker picture.
actually, i wonder what would happen if you switched the pictures? the standing horse pic only draws your attention to the center, which is probably why it seems smaller. it would probably go just as well over the dresser and wouldn’t make that corner seem so bright and busy compared to the rest of the room. and the other one, the running one, will fill up the space over the chair and there isn’t as much else goign on in that corner, so it won’t be hindered by all the other little things adding to the chaos :)
anyway thats just my opinion, but i could be getting the completely wrong impression from the pics so feel free to ignore me!! good luck as you continue your remodel—as usual, im still really impressed at your work and especially your choice of pictures….love em!!
YoungHouseLove says
We tried hanging them both ways and liked ’em this way better. It’s definitely an eye of the beholder thing! As for the dresser, it was inherited from John’s dad and we love surprised ourselves by decided to leave it as is, at least for now. The warm honey tones tie into the warm tones in the art and the curtains and the gold in the duvet. Who knows where we’ll end up though!
xo,
s
Lauren H. says
It’s all coming together nicely!
Noelle says
I love that you switched the horse prints because now the wild horses are running “into” the room.
Also, I have to sleep on the side away from the door too. Don’t know why, but I feel much more at ease.
Whitney B says
GREAT job guys!! i, too, have a super crazy affection for the ponies ;) so glad you found a place to work them into your decor. thanks for the tips on the adhesive!
also, we totally ended up switching “sides” when we moved as well, haha- same reason! gots ta keep the ladies safe i guess!
Ashley says
It’s really coming together! : ) I think my favorite room is the guest room. It’s just so happy and fun. I tend to be more safe when I’m attempting to decorate, but when I see rooms like this, it really inspires me…LOVE it!
beachy in the burbs says
Your home is coming along so beautifully! I love all the shades of blue and your new horse photographs. What a great idea to put them on canvas!
Andrea B says
I remember Popples!!!!
That’s all. Really. I just had to chime in the Popples. That reference made me happy.
I think my Pretty Bit is around my parents’ house somewhere …
Andrea K says
where is the white little squirrel figurine from?!?!
YoungHouseLove says
He’s from West Elm a while back. From John. The man knows me. Haha.
xo,
s
Andrea K says
sigh, hes no longer available
YoungHouseLove says
Maybe they’ll bring him back around Christmas! That’s when J got him. Fingers crossed…
xo,
s
Andrea K says
i just love the different white ceramic figurines (if thats even what you call them!) in the built-ins, super cute.
AND i simply adore your frame collage in the hall. after convincing my fiancé that it was ok to put 30+ holes in the wall, we just did a frame collage to our living room wall last weekend! i’d call it love, it looks amazing, so fun!
Andrea K says
soo cutie bahahaahah
Amy B. says
I am so sad that Oprah is over. She’s part of my everyday life as much as the Petersik’s… So much so that my real friends always ask how my “other” friends Oprah and Sherry are doing. Please don’t retire this year.
Megan Elizabeth says
I’m loving the equestrian artwork in your bedroom. I don’t feel like it would work in my bedroom, but in yours it just fits! I love how easily you mix styles and moods and make it work. I loved your last house, and I remember being a tad sad when you posted about moving, but I love the way your going with this house even more.
Christine says
Love your house! As mentioned previously, Ive always had luck with 3M Super 77. I think you can find it at most art stores but I recently also found it at Lowes… Good luck!
YoungHouseLove says
So good to know!
xo,
s
Bobbie Brown says
Loooove your new art!!!!!!!!!!!
Audrey Govekar says
love the horse art! i was conflicted just like you when trying to decide on the focal point for art that had some kind of meaning to my husband and i. for the first one we went really bold with stripes and a high gloss resin finish and for the second we went with birds because we kinda had a bird themed wedding. also, to save on money for a canvas, especially big ones, my husband made them out of birch and framed them out.
i hope these links work.
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=bf176a0377&view=att&th=12f924cc88de5255&attid=0.5&disp=inline&realattid=f_gmyygyjz5&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=bf176a0377&view=att&th=12f925184851cbdb&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_gmyxl9kb0&zw
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man I’d love to see them! The links sadly don’t work.
xo,
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