Friday, June 11, 2010

Wall enhancement

I don't think that my house will ever be finished. My decorating seems to evolve over time. Take this wall for example.
This is how is was when we bought our house. Textured red paint, not so bad but if you look closely you can see that when the previous owners painted the skirting board they didn't bother moving the furniture they just painted up to it on either side!
After sanding and painting the wall and plenty of negotiation (WH thinks walls look great with nothing on them, he just likes to admire the paint on a blank wall???) the wall looked like this.
I was happy with that for over a year and then I discovered I have a fascination for lettering and numbers, so I added some.
I love how the words have added an extra element to the wall
I wonder how this wall will look in another 12 months time?
Have a great weekend
We have a public holiday on Monday and I scored today off as well so I am looking forward to 4 days at home to catch up on endless housework and study!
I am linking up to Favourite Things Friday over at Jessica's lovely blog A Few of My Favourite Things. Go and check it out.
xx

32 comments:

  1. I like the addition of the words. I think it adds a lot to that wall! Rooms are forever evolving. I know mine are :)

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  2. That looks fabulous Nellie. And isn't it great how blogging captures our every style change as well!

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  3. I much prefer your lovely warm wall. It looks great. The words are a fab. addition. We have a long weekend too, Yippee!

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  4. I really love your gallery wall Nellie and especially like the addition of the text. I've come to realise that I will never be 'finished' decorating our home either and that there will always be something to change or update. Hope you have a great weekend x

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  5. I love the lettering you added. It makes it feel more complete. Very nice!

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  6. My house will never be done either. As soon as I think it is, it will be time to change something. I love the addition of the words. It just completes the photo wall.

    heather

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  7. Nellie, what a transformation! I do love a picture wall.

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  8. The words are a great element. Ideas like this make me wish some of the walls in the house weren't stucco.

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  9. Why do mean love blank walls so much?? haha

    Looks great!

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  10. Awesome photo wall Nellie! I have a hard time with decorating walls..

    So funny about the previous owners not painting the baseboard moulding! Must have been something very heavy sitting there! lol!

    Enjoy that 4 day weekend! Josh has one more week of school before summer break.. Cant wait! :)

    Big Hugs ~ Teresa

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  11. You are right Nellie. Our tastes change over time and depending what stage of life we are in. Enjoy your delightful wall while it lasts;-)
    Angex
    Chair-up

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  12. Hi Nellie, Thanks so much for your kind words on my blog. I also love using words in my interiors. You have a wonderful blog filled with gorgeous images. Looking forward to your next post. Michelle

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  13. Hi nellie,
    I am just about to do a cluster wall with photos and you have given me some wonderful inspiration! What a beautiful job!
    Enjoy your long weekend whatever you end up doing!
    love, lauraxx

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  14. Hi Nellie, I love your photo wall & the words just make it perfect, we suffer a combination of my husband also likes bare walls & Im not sure how to decorate them so we end up never achieving that warm homely feeling. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Cheers

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  15. Hi Nellie, I really like the addition of the lettering to your picture wall - it looks great!

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  16. It looks so good! But what is it with those previous owners and the paint around thing...why do people do this? I also don't understand people who don't cover stuff when they paint so all their objects get that paint spatter look... what a great wall you have created though I love it, cheers Katherine

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  17. I wouldn't change it, I love it the way it is. I love the frames and nice colour too..Rachaelxx

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  18. Hi Nellie,
    I think your wall looks fantastic. I like the addition of the words too it really gives an element of a story to your photos.Have a great long weekend, hope it's not too cold where you are.
    Donnaxx

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  19. I love the wall now Nellie. The words add that extra touch...but then I love a little script here and there..Have a great weekend Kym X

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  20. I have to say that I ADORE what you've done with this wall. The words are just right. They add some great depth and interest. Perfect!
    Kristine
    xx

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  21. I love the words and letters - they really add an interesting element and if I was in your house, I'd be right up at that wall looking at all the details. Have a great weekend! :)

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  22. Hi Nellie,

    What a great idea! It really does add a lovely feel to the wall and draws attention to the feelings in the photos. Fab:)

    Holly (3 Sisters, 365)
    x

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  23. hello there

    thanks for popping over to the third - nice to meet you. I love the words on the wall - very emotive :) best le

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  24. Love your wall Nellie, and the words just add extra meaning and sentimentalism (is that a word?) to it! Have a great long weekend!
    Jxx

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  25. Love your wall! The picture placements are just great. I love a mixture of pictures and words like that.

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  26. it looks fantastic, it is amazing how the lettering adds but does not distract from the photos,
    beautiful...

    Karen

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  27. That is so cool! I love it, the words add so much to a gallery wall! I will have to look into this, extremely cool! You are talented!

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  28. PS: What color of paint did you use for that wall? Very nice and warm!

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  29. It looks oh so fabulous! I think the words really added a lovely feel too :) Nice job! And thank you for the sweet comments on my blog about my surgery! I am slowly on the path to recovery here even though I sure look like a mess. Enjoy your extra day off lucky duck! XO

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  30. The lettering looks great! I am into the numbers look right now, but I love how it pulled everything together. Very creative!

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  31. I love your wall and the words add such a personal touch. I love things with unique personality.

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