Saturday, July 20, 2013

Wall Decor

So as you know, the theme of the nursery is "antiques." I have been picking up wall decor here and there and finally got it all laid out, to figure out #1 what I am going to use and #2 what should be grouped together... Andrew also had one request for the baby's room, which is to have a large map of the United States. I found one that is new, but has the "antiqued" look and came as a pair with a world map. It is almost 4 ft by 5 ft. We are going to use the world map downstairs to decorate Andrew's future bar (at his request)...I will be estimating on measurements just to give you a better idea...here is what I've got so far.




These are albums that I picked up at a yard/estate sale
for $1 each. I saw a cool idea that for a bar backdrop, they used
the albums and covers on the wall. I plan to have a record
player in the nursery and will use these whether or not they
end up on the wall... each is aprox. 13"L x 13"H

This is a coat/towel/hat hanger I made from a distressed piece of scrap
wood and three old spicket knobs I got from Hobby Lobby.
It measures aprox. 15"L x  6"H

This is an antique puzzle I found at an antique store.
I thought about putting this together and framing it.
It would measure aprox. 11"L x 18"H

Found this cute sign at Hobby Lobby, half price.
It measures aprox. 20"L x 8"H

This is by far my favorite piece. I bought this at the Lake O
Antique Mall for $5 and had it re-framed for $1!
Aprox. 36"L x 24" H

I purchased these two cute (local) vintage cardboard posters at a
garage sale for $1 each. They both measure aprox. 11"L x 14"H.

I bought this metal tray at a local antique store. It still has the
fold-down metal legs. I am not sure about using it on the wall,
but maybe folding the legs out to use on the changing station??
Measures aprox. 16"L x 12"H

I purchased this rare print by Currier & Ives from etsy.com.
I did pay a pretty penny of it, but love it. ($40)
Measures aprox. 18"L x 13"H

I framed these two vintage postcards.
I plan to place them next to the large map
that Andrew is going to frame on the wall.
These (framed) are  aprox. 10"L x 8"H each.
I love this metal sign by Norman Rockwell.
I have always been a fan of his art.
Measures aprox. 10"L x 16"H
This is my latest find at an antique store in Michigan...
I purchased a package of these (what appear to have been
wallpaper at one time??) put onto wood cut-outs. I could only
see the bear and tuba player carts at the time of purchase,
so I wasn't sure what condition the rest of the pieces would
be in....but at $3 for the set, I'd say I did good!
Measures about 4'L x 7" H



So do you have any that you love or any that you aren't so crazy about? What about gender neutral...do they all fit this category?

My favorites and Must Haves are:
The Antique Needlepoint ABC's, Noah's Ark, Vintage Postcards, and the Norman Rockwell metal sign art.

1 comment:

  1. I love the ABCs and circus cut outs! Everything is adorable! :)

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