I realize that so many of my posts lately have focused more on wall items, and I promise you, that's not the only trick in my bag. If you are like me, the minute you move into a new place you want to get things up on the walls. That is where my mind has been when it comes to setting up house. Hmm...now where to put this? and what am I missing? I really did not want to buy anything new to put on the walls, and when walking into a thrift store you can't always plan what you are going to stumble across. Yesterday, while on yet another impromptu thrifting trip, this framed and matted Van Gogh print caught my eye. I love Van Gogh's work, and can even say I've been to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam (a must if you love his work and you happen to be in Amsterdam). I had yet to put anything above my dresser and since I have a print of Van Gogh's "The Bedroom" up in our room, I felt this might be a nice compliment. Oh, and it was only $6.99. Treasure find, yes. The marbled gold frame was atrotious, however, so i set out to use some of the celery sprig paint I had left over from my nautical mirror stripe project and give this thrift store find a makeover and a place to look lovely.
Here is the print I already had up in our room:
 
The color of the frame worked perfectly with these off white framed portraits of Matt and me from our wedding day. Van Gogh's Irises no only pull together the two wedding photos but also make me think of that beautiful garden we said "I do" in over 3 years ago. I am really happy with how this wall turned out. The blues in the print go well with the blue jewelry box and lamp too. Wow, Goodwill really did do well for me, don't you think?
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Gaudy frame turned minty fresh. What are you going to make lovely with a little paint makeover?
