You'll have to excuse the poor quality of the pictures today – I had to rely on my own shaky hands rather than my tri-pod when taking them.
Kelly (I'm thinking I should just rename this blog to The Kelly Chronicles or something like that) gave me four botanical prints. I think they are quite lovely. And as an added bonus there aren't any miserable butterflies flitting about in the pictures. I don't mind the occasional bee but we all know my thoughts on the other flying insects.
I was thinking of framing them without matting in red frames. I think that might look kind of bold. You can see the contrast between the white wall and the print. They have a creamy tone to them.
To get an idea of the size of the prints (taken at my Dad's house):
I do occasionally buy my own treasures and after reading of others' success at thrift shops I decided to try my hand it. I have to admit a huge aversion to them. I'm very definitely a 'can't see the forest for all the smelly crap' kind of person.
But I persevered and found two small silver-plated trays.
Before:
After:
They both have an inscription on the them that reads "Enchanted Hills Charity Mixed Doubles 1977." Not bad for $2.99 each.
Oh Andrea that is so funny. I feel the same way about thrift stores. I do go once in awhile but I have to psych myself up for it. The smell and some of the people really turn me off. I love your trays, you did good. The pictures are awesome. I’d leave them the way they are.
Those prints are great. They cheer you up, don’t they? Once you get the hang of thrift stores, they are great. You develop a sort of eagle eye and the abililty to spot the good stuff amidst the crap.
Andrea, can I just say that you have the most gorgeous taste I have ever seen? I wish you could come and decorate my crappy house for me.
She hasn’t given you any teacups has she??
^_^