Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Did you say, "I'm off the wall?" NO! What's on Your Wall !







If you'll look on the right of the china hutch wall, you'll see the tea pot and cup that I got at the Bombay Company a couple of years ago. I loved it, but as you can see, it looks a little lost.






I had grabbed a couple of matted frames with pictures I didn't care about at a garage sale.
Taking the picture out as well as the glass, I had the idea of framing the porcelain tea set. At first I didn't like the fact that it didn't fit inside of the mat, but after playing with it, I loved the idea of it coming out. I thought it gave it more depth.





Went back and bought another set for the right of the hutch!









Here's a view of it from a photo in my recent post: My love affair with Blue and White.


Thanks Barb from Grits and Glamour for sponsoring this great event!

53 comments:

  1. Excellant idea. Looks Fantastic. mishelle

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  2. What a good idea!! That is so clever!! :-) looks great too!

    I love the lamp above your table!!!!

    Monica

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  3. I love it!!!I pick up frames from yard sales or thrift shops all the time. Kathy

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  4. That is such a great idea! I would have never thought of that, and I _love_ it!!!! :D Jewel

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  5. Fantastic idea! The frames really show off the teapot and cup!

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  6. What a great idea, Rose...I love it! See you Monday!...Debbie

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  7. What a clever idea. I'll have to remember that.

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  8. Wow! What an incredible makeover that was... It looks so elegant that way and really it dressed up the walls to perfection... GREAT job on that one...

    HUGS,
    Donna

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  9. Wow, that is so cute. Great job!

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  10. Good Morning SantaMaker! How perfect is that! What a great idea! And it looks beautiful! I do have a question for you..do you sell your Santas? I would love to have one of your beautiful creations! God Bless you today! Lauralu :)

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  11. What a smart idea! It's very pretty.

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  12. What a clever idea!!!! I love blue and white also!


    Suzanne

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  13. Outstanding. Love your style AND your dishes!

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  14. What a charming and clever way to really make those coffee pots pop!!
    Beautiful dining room
    blessings
    mary

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  15. Delightful idea .... can't believe how much the dynamic is changed by the addition of the frames!

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  16. Just wanted to stop by and say hi. Haven't spoke to you in a while. I'm looking forward to meeting you Monday! I enjoyed your photos!

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  17. Very creative way to display you tea pot and tea cup. I'm always amazed at the creativity I see every day. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

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  18. Great idea.It looked good before,but NOW it looks GREAT...ann

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  19. Rose, that looks so fantastic!!!!!! I love it!

    Justine :o )

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  20. This was such a creative solution to your problem. I love the way the set comes "out" of the mat. Wonderful idea. Kathy

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  21. Great idea. I love how they turned out. I really like the one where the pot is tilted to look like it's going to pour.

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  22. Who but you would ever have thought of this brilliant idea? I love it (even though I do think you're a little "off the wall") LOL! laurie

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  23. You are just so clever! What a beautiful idea. ♥

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  24. I love it when a room reflects what the owner really loves! Thanks for visiting me....still learning and tweaking.

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  25. I love this, Rose! You are certainly the most creative one! Not to mention you have the most gorgeous dining room!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  26. So my ? is how did you get it to stay up there without falling off?

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  27. It looks great! I would never have thought to do that! It really changed things.

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  28. Hi Rose...This was just what the designers would hope to achieve if only they could have thought of it...wonderful! ;-) Bo

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  29. Hi Rose! Oh, poor thing! Don't worry, I've put your name in the pot!
    BE a sweetie,
    Shelia :0

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  30. You are just soooo smart! It took them to a whole new level! LOVE IT!

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  31. They look soooooooooooo much better framed. I hate to be STUPID but, how did you mount them to the wall to begin with? Love your idea.

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  32. We never get tired of blue/white, do we?

    My Q is the same as others: How did you make this stay on?

    Scribbler

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  33. Oh my gosh, that is the cutest idea! What a unique way to give a small grouping some pop, and the 3-D effect is emphasized with the handle overlapping the mat. Very cool!

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  34. Very nice! Great idea!...Christine

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  35. What a beautiful dining room! I remember all the pretty blue and white Bombay had...you had a great idea!

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  36. Beautiful and wonderful idea. Thanks for your sweet comment about my tablescape and photography. I am trying to get better because of blogging!

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  37. Hi I haven't been to your blog before but I remember your posts on RMS...I love everything you do!
    ~athella

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  38. What a great idea girl...that looks fantastic! I need to look for some old frames! lol

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  39. Girl, this is awesome!! I just love sassy lil Santamaker's :)
    If you get a minute, check out the catering job I posted On Wednesday. Prince and I catered the Newnan High School Wim Team's banquet. We had a blast.
    Your blog inspires me and makes me smile.
    Take good care and.......

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  40. Very, very creative. You turned a challenge into a conversation piece. Great job!

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and your nice comments. I do hope you'll come again.

    Donna

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  41. LOVE what you did with the tea pots in the frames, this shows them off so nicely, great job!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the comment on my blog as well. Have a wonderful weekend!! ~Katy

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  42. Rose what a clever idea you had here...it looks 3-D I love those tea pots and cups...are they like wall pockets girl!!Rose your home is just beautiful..love your blue and white..but why would't I one of my all time favorite color combine..just beautiful Rose...thanks for sharing more a of wonderful home...I love coming here and just drooling...hope you have a great weekend dear friend..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  43. How clever you are! Those frames really made the pots perfect. Sally

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  44. Oh it is all gorgeous!!! Love the idea of framing out the china! Blessings, Nancy

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  45. Where is Le Madeleine's dear Santamaker? If I can drag myself out of Newnan, can I crash your lunch? (please hit me on on my side of the bloggyshere so I won't miss your answer :)!!
    Not joking........you're fascinating to me :)

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  46. Rose, I "love" what you did with the frame..what a wonderful idea..may have to borrow that idea..lol.
    thanks so much for swinging by with your prayers and support darling.. It means the world.. sure wish I lived close by to be able to go to lunch with you gals..charge the batteries and don't forget the camera..
    hugs ~lynne~

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  47. oh that is such a GREAT idea and it looks ELEGANT too! thank you for sharing such inspiration! :) Have an AWESOME weekend!

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  48. I love this! What a great idea, using those frames. Wonderful!

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  49. Love this! You should link to it tonight for Met Monday...good Before and After! :-)

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  50. What a great idea! I love the way this turned out. I, too, love the handle overlapping the mat. It really does give it more depth and dimension.

    Kady

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